Second edition of Earthworks I have the more traditional compositional approach, namely I write a piece from the piano.

I seldom play in a trio, but acoustic music is likely to be lighter, quicker, and quieter.

A rock band used to be four guys and a drummer. Now it's five guys sitting around reading manuals!

So I have the classic amateur's technique; I know some very tricky bits and I have large gaping holes.

Plus I am being hounded by all the fabulous new drummers, Bill Stewart at the head of the pack.

My harmony is passable but is usually made more eloquent at the hands of Steve Hamilton.

People come with expectations and as a bandleader I constantly try to remind the audience to leave its expectations in the lobby.