Credits
My thanks to...
Andrea — unwavering in her support of me and my music.
A most extraordinary woman with a moral/ethical ethos that I’ve always marveled at and to which I’ve always aspired. I am blessed and grateful to have her as my life partner.
Improvisations Volume 1 is dedicated to her.
Dad — for his love of music and his sacrifices to provide and encourage. Simple wisdom. Honor and sacrifice. Near the end, he really listened to an improv I had recorded, smiled and nodded. Finally, he understood and accepted my need to proceed with my music in the only way I possibly could. That gratifies beyond measure.
Grandfather — with Dad, purchased my first good piano, a baby grand. He was a gifted mandolin player (I’m in possession of his mandolin) and one of the finest persons I’ve ever known. He is always with me in spirit.
Mom — for her lovely, clear, singing voice and perfect intonation. Listening to her sing solo as well as singing along with Ella Fitzgerald and others, very much honed my sense of pitch and intonation, enhancing my musical sensibilities beyond piano. I hear her beautiful voice nearly every day.
Joe Pagano — piano technician and dear friend. He possesses encyclopedic technical knowledge of the piano which he has graciously shared and I have gratefully mined. And he possesses both the most joyful spirit and most infectious laugh I’ve ever experienced.
Dad — for his love of music and his sacrifices to provide and encourage. Simple wisdom. Honor and sacrifice. Near the end, he really listened to an improv I had recorded, smiled and nodded. Finally, he understood and accepted my need to proceed with my music in the only way I possibly could. That gratifies beyond measure.
Grandfather — with Dad, purchased my first good piano, a baby grand. He was a gifted mandolin player (I’m in possession of his mandolin) and one of the finest persons I’ve ever known. He is always with me in spirit.
Mom — for her lovely, clear, singing voice and perfect intonation. Listening to her sing solo as well as singing along with Ella Fitzgerald and others, very much honed my sense of pitch and intonation, enhancing my musical sensibilities beyond piano. I hear her beautiful voice nearly every day.
Joe Pagano — piano technician and dear friend. He possesses encyclopedic technical knowledge of the piano which he has graciously shared and I have gratefully mined. And he possesses both the most joyful spirit and most infectious laugh I’ve ever experienced.
Dan Sawyer — recording/mastering engineer par excellence who has gone far beyond in ensuring the sonic quality of my recordings. And the fact that this project has been in gestation for nearly a decade is a testament to his loyalty, commitment and belief in my work. My current release began with 1 album and quickly expanded to 3, effectively tripling his work load. He rose to the challenge with care and love. I am beyond pleased with the results. Such a wonderful gift from my closest friend.
Alan Greco — graphic artist and web designer to whom I’m indebted for his inspired work on the design of my site. His attitude and openness at every step of the process was beyond professional. Our natures are quite similar, enriching our collaboration, allowing the process to advance smoothly. Alan has gone well beyond web design in his enthusiasm for my music which he has graciously shared with others.
Chris Brown — piano technician par excellence. My Estonia L 210 has been transformed! His regulation, adjustment, tuning, and so much more, has elevated an already fine instrument to a very high standard. My Estonia is now the finest piano I have ever played. Action, touch, response, tone, etc. have so significantly improved that whenever I play, I am inspired, undistracted, and am able to improvise, unencumbered by prior sonic and/or mechanical anomalies. Playing such a superbly prepared instrument has inspired and rewarded me beyond measure. I feel blessed…and grateful.
Howard Begun — professional NY based transcriptionist who painstakingly transcribed several of my improvisations.
Alan Greco — graphic artist and web designer to whom I’m indebted for his inspired work on the design of my site. His attitude and openness at every step of the process was beyond professional. Our natures are quite similar, enriching our collaboration, allowing the process to advance smoothly. Alan has gone well beyond web design in his enthusiasm for my music which he has graciously shared with others.
Chris Brown — piano technician par excellence. My Estonia L 210 has been transformed! His regulation, adjustment, tuning, and so much more, has elevated an already fine instrument to a very high standard. My Estonia is now the finest piano I have ever played. Action, touch, response, tone, etc. have so significantly improved that whenever I play, I am inspired, undistracted, and am able to improvise, unencumbered by prior sonic and/or mechanical anomalies. Playing such a superbly prepared instrument has inspired and rewarded me beyond measure. I feel blessed…and grateful.
Howard Begun — professional NY based transcriptionist who painstakingly transcribed several of my improvisations.