Left to Right: Lee Ritenour, Gary Lee, Vinnie Colaiuta, Richard Bona. This photo was taken at Lee Ritenour’s recording session for his album Smoke ‘n Mirrors @ Sunset Sound in Hollywood January 2003. The first big session I got to work at. I spent 4 days printing and taping charts and rubbing shoulders with some of the greatest musicians […]
I don’t care what anyone says, I love being a tourist! I’m always immensely grateful whenever I have the opportunity to travel and see a new place. Last week was my first time in New York City. I went to perform with the young piano star, Ethan Bortnick, at the APAP conference (check him out if you […]
It’s been a pleasure touring and getting to know the great young entertainer, Ethan Bortnick. At only 13 years old, Ethan tours the world as a pianist/songwriter, starred in his own movie, has the current #1 rated PBS TV special, and has raised over $30 million for charities. Not bad for 13. My good friend, Ryan […]
I was recently reminded of a this great quote. “The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again — less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.” – Steve Jobs