.....We would like to begin this Newsletter by thanking all of you for sharing evenings with us at some of the great venues at which we have performed. Your continued support is always greatly appreciated!

.....Spring is here and a lot of new and exciting events are blooming! First of all, I know a lot of you are wondering when the CD that you have been hearing about week after week is going to finally be done. Well, here’s the scoop; It’s in its final stages, and barring any unforeseen roadblocks, it will be out and available sometime in June!

.....Over the last year and a half, the process of producing this album has been an unforgettable experience. Having had the opportunity to play and record with such talented musicians as John Ray on bass, Kevin Dunn on drums, Carl Fisher on trumpet, Jeff Lang on sax, Brian Unger on guitar, and the late great Bobby Forrester on the Hammond B3, the experience will forever be a cherished time in my heart.

.....Of course this project would not have become a reality without the incredible talents and inspiration of my dear friend and musical director Jim Ahrend. His arrangements and piano virtuosity have lifted this project to a much higher dimension. My respect, my gratitude, and my love will be his forever.

.....Last but not least, the two Executive Producers, who, at this time, prefer to remain anonymous, have been the "Fuel" and the "Captain at the helm" of this project.

.....Without either of them this endeavor would never have come to fruition. I just want to express my thanks and say I love you both of you.

.....Now for some exciting new things! As some of you know, since late February, Jim and I have been performing at Meritage in Bellport every Thursday night. This has been a great experience for us because after a 2 year hiatus from Bellport, we’ve returned and have been reunited with a lot of our old friends. We have been received with open arms on our old stomping grounds and we greatly appreciate it! We encourage everyone to visit this great oasis in the heart of Bellport, and let hosts Keith and Rich show you their warm hospitality while enjoying a great meal, fine service and hopefully, some of your favorite music. Hope to see you there soon!

.....Many of you have experienced the beautiful atmosphere that we enjoy playing in every Saturday. For those of you who haven’t experienced it, it is a must! Of course, we are talking about Collins and Main in Sayville. Begin your evening with a beautiful dinner prepared by chef Anthony Russo, while listening to Jim Ahrend tickling the ivories. Your gracious hosts, Vincent and Jerry, are always ready and willing to make your evening a memorable delight. After dinner, retreat to the relaxing lounge filled with overstuffed couches, comfortable chairs and warm candlelight. Enjoy what we hope is your favorite music, while sipping an after dinner drink or two or maybe even some dessert, if you have any room left!