The Year was 1990 when I
came to Houston to record Guitarist Erich Avinger's 2nd CD for Heart Music (Si).
In the midst of that recording, the producer, Tab Bartling, saw a compatibility
between Erich and I, and saxophonist Tony Campise. He was so sure of his hunch
that he interrupted Erich's CD to record Tony's first CD with Heart Music (First
Takes).
First Takes did well on the charts, and I was
asked back later that year to do a second Tony Campise CD (Once In A Blue Moon).
This time the pianist was Joe LoCascio because of his long-standing musical
relationship with Tony. The magic was there! It was then that I decided I wanted
to do my own recording with Joe and Tony.
So in 1991 when I came back to Houston once
again, to record with vibraphonist Harry Sheppard for Justice Records
(Standards), I siezed the moment, and this recording was born.
Special Thanks to Tab Bartling of Heart Music
Records for his advice on this project,
To recording engineer Andy Bradley of Sugar Hill Studios, for his excellent
recording abilities and always valid opinions.
To my wife, Kathy, who convinced me to finish producing this CD, even though the
recording was 11 years old, because she had always felt it was "A Beautiful
Piece of Music"
And Of Course, To Joe LoCascio and Tony Campise for their inspiration and
incredible musicianship!
