Time It Is
Time It is...for living, for love, for inspiring the world with music that moves and stirs the Soul. Life, at the time this music ignited, became clear. True love arrived and everything had more vibrance, energy and meaning. The vision
of bringing forth this feeling into music, with presence, with a group of profound artists, manifested. Jazz, proficient and alive, without bounds. Total electricity.
This record reveals that experience in its absolute essence. We amplified our collective wisdom through our instruments into the world. As Charlie Parker so
aptly spoke: "Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." I think he's asking us to make music from the core of our authentic selves.
Many powerfully talented, loving, soulful musicians collaborated during a uniquely healing time for each of them. As each musician moved toward more wholeness in life, and brought that to the table of inspired, real music making, the sound of that truth is evident in this recording. The richness of each person's human experience, and their respect for Jazz music combined and recorded beyond what we originally imagined was possible.
I would like to thank: Susan for showing me what time it is, inspiring me in the most profound ways and sharing this amazing love; Ernie for sharing his incredible heart and music with me and the world; Dave for teaching me strength and courage; Tim for transforming the harmonies into such a beautiful landscape; Mark for anchoring the whole project and enhancing the music with such perfect timing and Buzz, Vijay and Brett: for making it all sound so clear and vibrant.
Music all starts with the one but doesn't have meaning until it unifies as oneness. This recording wouldn't have been possible except for the generosity and mastery of all the individuals involved. I'll be forever grateful - to the amazing souls that helped make this record and to you for listening to the music.