As we move into Thanksgiving week, I find myself filled with a deep and genuine sense of gratitude—not only for the exciting musical opportunities unfolding around me, but for the relationships that have shaped, supported, and inspired my journey this past year.
This has been a year of true forward momentum. I feel clearer in my purpose, more connected with my community, and more optimistic about the creative path ahead than I have in a long time. And as always, none of this growth happens alone. Everything I’ve accomplished has been built on the strength and quality of the people in my life—and for that, I’m profoundly thankful.
Gratitude for the People Who Lift Me Up
The Creative Team Behind My Recordings
My sincere appreciation goes to Joshua Deitner and the entire team at Great Wave Recording, whose tracking, mixing, and mastering work truly elevated my recent albums. Their artistry and attention to detail allowed my music to shine at its fullest potential.
My Fellow Musicians & Collaborators
Music is a shared language, and I’m fortunate to speak it with exceptional collaborators.
Thank you to:
Todd Remmy & Michael Meloy – drummers with deep groove, intuition, and sensitivity.
Matt Holt & David Lloyd – bassists who anchor every performance with musicality and trust.
David Ferrara - the fantastic guitarist & educator featured on my new Xmas album
Joe Simon - who has made all the amazing photos for my last 5 CDs!
Brooks Giles – my dear friend of nearly 30 years and a soulful player on both tenor and soprano sax.
Wayne Yeager – whose piano and organ contributions add richness to every stage and studio session.
David S. Burk – whose artistry on David & the HeartStrings and Merry Christmas from Greg Chako brought warmth and color to the music.
This has been a year of true forward momentum. I feel clearer in my purpose, more connected with my community, and more optimistic about the creative path ahead than I have in a long time. And as always, none of this growth happens alone. Everything I’ve accomplished has been built on the strength and quality of the people in my life—and for that, I’m profoundly thankful.
Gratitude for the People Who Lift Me Up
The Creative Team Behind My Recordings
My sincere appreciation goes to Joshua Deitner and the entire team at Great Wave Recording, whose tracking, mixing, and mastering work truly elevated my recent albums. Their artistry and attention to detail allowed my music to shine at its fullest potential.
My Fellow Musicians & Collaborators
Music is a shared language, and I’m fortunate to speak it with exceptional collaborators.
Thank you to:
Todd Remmy & Michael Meloy – drummers with deep groove, intuition, and sensitivity.
Matt Holt & David Lloyd – bassists who anchor every performance with musicality and trust.
David Ferrara - the fantastic guitarist & educator featured on my new Xmas album
Joe Simon - who has made all the amazing photos for my last 5 CDs!
Brooks Giles – my dear friend of nearly 30 years and a soulful player on both tenor and soprano sax.
Wayne Yeager – whose piano and organ contributions add richness to every stage and studio session.
David S. Burk – whose artistry on David & the HeartStrings and Merry Christmas from Greg Chako brought warmth and color to the music.
