Chet Atkins created his "Certified Guitar Player" list, including people like Tommy Emmanuel, Jerry Reed, Steve Warner.

While I'm not claiming to be in the same league as Chet, I will show my ego a little and make a claim at being qualified to assemble a list of "CMA's"; Certified Music Associates.

This is my list of people around here whom I would welcome as music associates on a regular basis, and enjoy a long-term music and personal association.

We would write, perform and record together, in an ever-changing combination.

1. VocaL-performance advisor-Tony Mads. Year after year, this guy cranks out the most professional sounds without "grandstanding" (like me). His track record, talent and common sense would make him an invaluable member of my CMA list.


Russ
(Be out-of-pocket for a couple of days-in Louisville, working on a film score for an automobile manufacturing company)