Thank God for radio that beamed music, even to rural Warren County, Georgia. I can't imagine those growing up years, of back breaking farm work, fun filled Saturday nights and all-day in Church Sundays, without the songs that made life bearable then and more memorable, now. Listening to a stew of pop, rhythm and blues, gospel, folk, rock, classical, jazz and show tunes, along with the influence of teachers, Steve Herron, Keith Miller, Ronnie Wells and the late L. Smith and numerous performers helped me find my voice.
Since college television news photography has been my daytime profession, first at WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina, and now at WJZ-TV in Baltimore, Maryland. But, as soon as I put down the camera, I turn to singing, working out a new song on the guitar, seeking out a jam session, or trying to find a music gig. Those performances have included the Stefan Scaggiari Trio, Annapolis Junction, a twenty piece big band, and others at clubs and private parties in the Baltimore-Washington region.
This recording
, my first release is dedicated to all
those who created the river of music I draw from. I hope you enjoy my
contribution.
