Aside from teaching and publishing, my music studio serves as a creative hub for numerous musical projects. Here, I will share some of my musical styles, interests, and involvements. One of my favorite activites has been writing contemporary jazz-fusion works arranged for keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and percussion. Thanks to the many years of exposure to such instruments, I was able to conceive, perform or program virtually every sound in these recordings. Seven excerpts are presented below. Since 2000, I have been writing expressive, character pieces for solo piano. Here is the brief yet evocative Prelude 1. Studio City Lifestyle Magazine publisher Barry Wise is also a poet/songwriter and loves to have his lyrics and melodies turned into musical tracks. I take his musical sketches from concept to completion. “I have known Barry Wehrli for years and love working with him” says Wise. “We have also worked and recorded with award-winning singer/songwriter Deedee O’ Malley.” A 3-time John Lennon Songwriting Contest winner, Deedee has shared the stage with LeAnn Rimes, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, and Glen Campbell. Her songs have been licensed over the years to hit shows and she has been the featured vocalist on many commercials. Occasionally, Wise’s brother-in-law, Bernie Reed, joins us to sing or produce songs of his own. Click to hear these artists. Influences Chopin, Mendelssohn, J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Domenico Scarlatti, Handel, Liszt, The Beatles, Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel, Steely Dan, Supertramp, Led Zeppelin, The Police, Van Halen, Rush, Genesis, Tom Petty, Queen, Foreigner, Toto, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Billy Joel, Elton John, Sting, Earth, Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye, Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Billy Childs, Herbie Hancock, Art Tatum, Dave Brubeck, Terry Trotter, Alan Broadbent, The Yellowjackets, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Scott Henderson, Scott Joplin, Dr.John, Otis Spann, Pete Johnson, “Big Joe” Turner. Since 2006, I have been first-call keyboardist for Hot August Night: A Tribute to Neil Diamond. Here is footage from a sold-out concert at the Mission in San Juan Capistrano.     2011 concerts with Hot August Night   Feb 12: Hollywood Casino, Harrisburg, PA March 3: The Venue, Salt Lake City, UT March 25: Roscoe's, Fullerton, CA April 15: Hollywood Casino, Joliette, IL May 29: The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA June 22: The Claremont Club, Claremont, CA June 25: Casual, Irvine, CA July 8: Concert in the Park, Laguna Hills, CA July 21: Concert in the Park, Chino, CA Aug 6: Mission San Juan Capistrano, CA Aug 7: Concert in the Park, La Canada/Flintridge, CA Aug 11: Concert in the Park, La Mirada, CA Aug 14: Concert in the Park, Eagle Rock, CA Aug 20: Concert in the Park, La Palma, CA Aug 21: Concert in the Park, Dana Point, CA Aug 26: Black Oak Casino, Toulumne, CA       Aug 27: Solera, Apple Valley, CA Oct 15: Elks Lodge, Yucca Valley, CA                            More dates to come! Video clips with cover band Van Gogh’s Ear   2011 concerts with Diamond Is Forever   May 14: American Spirit Theater, Escondido, CA July 10: Sharp Memorial Summer Concert, Poway, CA July 15: Queen Bee's Cultural Center, San Diego, CA Aug 13: Concert on the Greens, San Marcos, CA Aug 28: Summer Series, Spreckles Park, Coronado, CA Sept 3: Ocean Hills Country Club, Oceanside, CA                            More dates to come! In 2011, I joined a second Neil Diamond tribute, Diamond Is Forever! The Neil Diamond Experience. Here we perform “Cherry Cherry” at the American Spirit Theater in Escondido, CA.