RENEWAL

Renewal is not something to be taken lightly. In this life we go through the struggles of maintaining some sort of balance between working and living. With my marriage in jeopardy for the past months it is about time I woke up and kicked my own ass. I was feeling sorry for myself and had deflated my being. I am now trying to focus on the things I CAN do.

I haven't been able to earn much money since focusing all my energies on piano and creative stuff. Now I am looking for a job as well as gigs. Fortunately I just landed two new very nice gigs in midtown for some nice people. I play every Wednesday at Parnell's on 53rd and 1st with Adrob on the bass. Great relaxed vibe and really good people. I'm also about to begin a gig at Opia on 57th and Lex, which is real cool spot and I hope some people will come out to it.

I'm also mixing my new duo chillout record that is for Domaine wine bar. It is a joint effort with Anthony (Chico) Riscica plus a few guests, and the brainchild of Pascal and Robert - my good friends and owners of Domaine Wine Bar. We spent three long-ass days in the studio and the results are pretty cool.

Anyway, my depression almost completely took out my life and now I have to work very hard to get things back...Especially the important things like my marriage and personal life. Don't know if it's too late, but I'm going to try my hardest.

That's my note for tonight. Tomorrow another day of mixing then the gig...