I started with the piano at age 8. My mom Estelle is an incredible artist and was a competent pianist. My early influences were Vince Guaraldi, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson. I’m a huge Beatles fan and was influenced by all the great music growing up in the 60’s. Also a huge blues fan! I played in rock bands growing up and frequented a lot of the clubs in Los Angeles. I grew up loving airplanes and have been a pilot for Delta the last 34 years. I’ve been fortunate to pursue both of my life passions!