You are involved in almost every aspect of the music production process – did this come naturally to you?

No. I started out being this Guitar only guy. When I signed my 2nd record deal with BrainChild Records (Russ Freeman, Kilauea, et.al..) in 1997, the executive producer Dean Whitney teamed me with Andre Mayeux. He is an amazing keyboardist who had toured with Sheena Easton and was producing different projects for BrainChild. He was my "Mr. Miyagi" and showed me how to produce, record, and work with computer technology based recording. I still work with him to this day! I owe him and Dean so much.

What do you do in your free time with your music? Play in your community? Teach yourself new instruments?

I am always composing or practicing. I have become involved with music libraries and keep composing music for them for possible T.V., Film, or other applications. There are some European companies that I have done work for also. My music can be heard on The Weather Channel, Muzak systems, and other similar broadcasts.

What is your song writing process?

Either I start out with a groove, Bassline, chord structure, or melody. Different moods play a part also. Sometimes the blues, funk, fusion, Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, and many other things kind of enter in to the process.

What was the first song you can remember hearing as a child that was pivotal?

Jimi Hendrix did an untitled song at Woodstock where he played octaves like Wes Montgomery, Blues like B.B., and Rocked like Jeff Beck. I must have learned every note and string vibration in that song when I was in High School.

What other genres do you think Smooth Jazz should embrace, if any?

The Blues has many similar characteristics in smooth jazz. Robben Ford and my hero Larry Carlton can tell you that this music is really driven by a players soul! Plus it has the melodies and vibe that smooth jazz encompasses.

Finish this sentence: The best way to wind down after a performance is…?

Just reflect on how lucky I am to be making a living playing music. Not everyone creates something which involves feelings, intellect, and your soul. It is a blessing which I am so thankful for.