First The Honesty, Then The Promise - Abraham Music ProjectFirst The Honesty, Then The Promise is a flagship album is the culmination of 35+ years of music recording & production combined with melodic progressive rock that is as timeless as the glorious soul of great classic rock.Bring a great set of headphones and enjoy the sonic journey! Welcome to the Abraham Music Project experience!~Abraham Music Project is passionate about reviving the timeless music style of classic, progressive, and orchestral rock!""There's definitely something there… musically a super duper talent" - Frank Kramer 95.5 KLOS Radio, The Heidi and Frank Show, Abraham has a recording style reminiscent of The Beatles with an impressive list of GRAMMY Award artists and pro players from such groups as Paul McCartney & Wings, Santana, Supertramp, and others. Thus,"Abraham Music Project" (or"A.M.P." for short). Abraham Music Project is the culmination of all of his past experiences and refined talents as a singer/songwriter, producer/arranger, and multi-instrumentalist (with guitar remaining his main instrument). His ever-expanding list of musical friends and colleagues combined with his unlimited creativity promises to deliver a wide variety of compelling music. Anyone who listens closely to Abraham Music Project's songs will discover a deep and colorful musical ocean that is full of life. Abraham's music is finely produced into a sonic tapestry covering a wide scope of moods from simply fun to fantastically ethereal~Album Credits: All Voices, Instruments, Drums & Percussion performed & programmed by Abraham except as noted:Mr. Mastermind: guitar solos - Carl Verheyen, drums - Walfredo Reyes Jr., piano - Allen Kaufman, bass - the late great Armando Sidon Here I Am: original drums & bass - anonymous studio musicians (re-programmed & edited by Allen Kaufman)One Day At A Time: lead vocal - Russel PainterTwo By Two: 2nd lead vocal - Marc Goebel, bass - Gary Link, background vocals - Laura Savitz, Dave Robbins, Lisa Semko arranged by Allen Kaufman The Glory Be Suite: synth solo - Patrick BradleyThere You Are: 2nd elec guitar - Jeff Moulton, original drums - Jim LennHey You! Come Back With My Heart: original drum track - Dee Boal, harmony & operator voice - Brenda Smith, spoken male voice - Allen Kaufman,"Hey You!" vamp voices & noisy objects - Marcus Ryle, Bob Bauman, Dan Jamele, Leon Jamele, Allen KaufmanDear Prudence: 12-string Rickenbacker & tasty acoustic guitar solos - Laurence JuberAdditional engineers: Wayne Cook (Wally's drums for Mr. Mastermind), CSUDH Recording Students (Hey You! piano & party gang)Produced and Mixed by Allen Kaufman