Stank Face: Snarky Puppy

So these guys deserve one big, giant, scrunchy, stank face.









Now let me clarify.  The "stank face", however unattractive, is not only a compliment given by listeners, but often a reflex that musicians cannot fully control.  Guitarists will sink their fingertips in to the neck, bending those strings, and BAM.  Stank face.  If you're a musician you know exactly what I'm talking about and DON'T even try to deny it.  Like I said, it's a reflex.  Just revel in the stanky goodness. 

There are rare moments throughout my life where I've come across collaborative music that's as truly great as Snarky Puppy.  There sound is one that is rich, and chewy, and will constantly cause you to turn and say "Oh!  Whats that!?"
It's creativity blended with GREAT writing, and musicianship that's ventured far beyond talent.  These folks have sharpened whatever talent they were blessed with in to true skill.  My friends, if you have not yet dipped your ears in to the sounds of Snarky Puppy you simply NEED to take a coffee break and dive on in.

Here's "Free Your Dreams", featuring Chantae Cann.

So You Like Jazz?

My good friend Richard Page and I decided to throw down one of our favorite Sinatra standards.  Here's our rendition of "Fly Me To The Moon".
Just a little teaser, I think Richard and I are toying with the idea of doing some more tunes together.

February 27th Will be Soulful

I'm So In Love With You

Sometimes I stumble across old songs I recorded samples of years ago and then completely forgot about. Well here is one of them.

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Love is Not a Fight (a Warren Barfield Cover)

There are some songs that touch your heart in a special way.  They literally reach inside to the things you believe in and hold strong to, and stir those things up.
This song is one of those for me.
A HUGE thank you for Warren Barfield for writing this!

Afternoon Jazz Break

I was raised on jazz.  Mom is as much of an addict to the music as I am and exposed me to many of the artists I now consider to be favorites.  Well here is a little homage to one you all should know, and if you don't you should be forced to wear Lady Gaga's meat dress.... Or you could just go listen to him... The meat dress idea sounds more interesting though.

Here is a litte Frank Sinatra for your listening pleasure. The AMAZING guitar player featured in this video is my good friend Richard Page. The kids got chops!