MUSIC MUSIC

Well, I almost quit music entirely again. Once you've hit rock-bottom it is challenging to distinguish good and evil. I think I'm realizing that music is an amazing thing, and that it presents itself in many forms. I am now feeling that I should pursue whatever kinds of music I enjoy at a particular moment in my life. Labels don't work well for me so I have to accept my sort of broadly focused vision of creative things.

At the core I am a Jazz musician (whatever that means), which I suppose has much to do with improvising. It is something that has always come natural to me so I never gave it much thought. Working on this current duo record with Tony (Chico) Risicica has been loads of fun considering how much of the material is just made up out of thin air. Like how Keith Jarrett created such beautiful, dynamic and peaceful music in Koln back in the 70's, I enjoy giving myself a concert. Can you blame me? It's funny how that made-up music often becomes my favorite and I wouldn't put this new record in the Jazz category either. More like an instrumental Rock/Chillout album.

Anyway, the beautiful thing about music for me has been all the incredible people I've met because of it, including my wife! As I get older and think about my musical life thus far I am realizing that I can pretty much play or learn any kind of music, and that I may not be touring or famous, but I am quietly providing music for people as they take a break from the stresses of life. Music into the night that makes for a richer experience and vibe. Music that will be there long after I'm gone.

Perhaps if I focused on one thing and one thing only I might be able to make a better name for myself, but I can't. I love too many things in the world so sue me....