I've always thought that I have a duty to educate. I play places where people there would appreciate something a little different. I play most requests (not all...no Bill Anderson or Buffet-UGH). I play quietly...I don't interrupt conversations. That's the cost of being able to play 50% of what I want to play.

These places are also where the people who can use my company productions hang out. That's how I got an international manufacturer of vehicles as a client, who spends $250,000.00 annually with me and has for many years.

I've had many people ask the origin of some of my material and come back to say that they are now listening to that music.

Of course, I'm definitely NOT an entertainer. If I were, the major thing I would want to do is play what the people want to hear.

I feel the world is a better place after being exposed to the work of Leon Russell (RIP), LeGrand, Jobim, Boz Skaggs and the like.

Everyone plays for their own reason(s). This is mine.


Russ