Still sitting on a record of 9 weeks off since 1955 from playing at lest three nights a week. At 72, I'm busier than I have ever been. That's because I added 60 hours per month in the studio last year, and my production company has dramatically increased the production of 15 min and under projects which are rapidly replacing a lot of print.

I am in my office, with a piano on my left, a guitar on my right, an upright down the hall and 7 other instruments in the three rooms I work in the most. A mile from my new office are 162 stringed instruments, 42 amplifiers, 19 keyboards and all the associated paraphernalia.

Music is a part of almost every minute of my work and personal life. I'm rehearsing "A House is not A Home" on vibes for an appearance with an area Philharmonic Sunday.

Just started playing JJ CALE's Magnolia again. Every week I add what I think is a "musical milestone" tune. Last week it was Brian Wilson's "Warmth of the Sun". the list goes on. And on. And will as long as my mind and limbs hold up.


Russ