. . . . . . "My major musical influences are an eclectic mix of artists and bands, including Sonny Rollins, Frank Foster, Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Michael Brecker, Chet Baker, Herbie Hancock, Jaco Pastorius, Al Dimeola, Jethro Tull, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Kansas, Pink Floyd, Yes, Earth Wind & Fire, The Crusaders, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Wo" . . .