My musical mentor is the great Jackie Mills, renown drummer from the big band era. Some of my compositions reflect the influences from composers from that time. My vivid guitar rhythms and my classical brass orchestrations are well thought out and easy on the ears. I also like to rap. It has been said the message of my music is philosophical. I guess, if anyone walks away subsequent to listening to my songs with a better understanding of life, I feel good about that. I have played with and have been associated with many famous entertainers, so every one of them who my interest has touched, they have intricately, touched me. The song"Dance Like Michael" is inspired by being around Michael Jackson. My guitar playing friend Curtis Richards says it's the best song he's ever heard! Thank you, Mr. C.! I believe one of the best things you can do is inspire people to move!