John Storie- www.geocities.com/johnstorieguitar/  Guitarist for the Billy Frenzel Jazz Orchestra.  John is a great guy and an amazing musician.  He is a Downbeat award winner, not to mention a bowling champion and world class yodeler.

Phil Hendrie- www.phildendrieshow.com-  Talk show host (7:00-10:00pm weekdays on KFI 640 AM).  Phil is a true genius, he has a radio show in which he plays the part of multiple characters and takes calls from unsuspecting listeners.

Dan St. Marseille- www.danstmarseille.com- Internationally recognized saxophonist and teacher. Dan was my first saxophone teacher and is a great guy. He has numerous recordings out on his own label, Resurgent Music. I highly recommend adding them to your collection.

Steve Aho- www.steveaho.com- Vibraphonist/Percussionist/ Drummer. Steve and I are on the "Mancini at the Movies" tour starring Monica Mancini. He is a very talented musician and a good friend. We are trying to encourage him to move to Los Angeles and take the studio scene by storm, so please visit his sight and help the cause!!!

Kim Richmond- www.kimrichmond.com- Woodwinds/ Composer/ Educator.  Kim was my private composition teacher at USC and has been a very important influence in my life and music.  A truly great and caring person.  Please check out his GRAMMY NOMINATED CD entitled "Refractions".