I wrote this song while watching 'The Rosa Parks Story' . It's about the courage it takes to take action at a crucial moment. The courage to stand up for justice. I had the melody and chorus and about a year later met  Alex Alessandroni who put the music underneath it, thus beginning my musical collaboration with this gifted musician.

What Will You Do

This song was inspired by the writings of Nichiren Daishonin. Peace in the land begins within our minds and hearts. I was beating on the piano and Alex Alessandroni started playing the music and the lyrics and melody came from my heart. 

01 In the Land of Peace

Alex gave me a piece of music. At the time we were performing for friends at memorial services. I wanted to create a song that would offer hope and inspiration to the loved ones left behind. I wanted to use my voice to represent the deceased to offer words that would strengthen their beloveds. 'Remember' was born to remind us that love transcends space and time...

Remember

Sometimes you've got to give love another chance...another try...another opportunity to enter your life. It will come when you welcome it. When you've faced your fears. It takes courage to give of yourself...it takes courage to say, "I'm ready." After all....love is an inside job.  Alex and I decided to give the Rock genre a try...after all that's what the music said. The result...'Ready'.

Ready

My version of an oldie but goodie...funny how the lyrics still apply TODAY. Time for CHANGE....We Can Do This!!!  Accompanied by Alvin Smith on bass and Ben Jiggles on percussion.

Inner City Blues

This is from my very first demo....cover of an amazing Diva (you may recognize her licks) covering this classic jazz standard. I was fortunate to have the incredible Richard Turner Jr. on piano joined by the incredible Ron Roseboro on bass and the incredible Ronnie Kaufman on drums. 

Naima Jazz

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