Today is Leonard Rosenman's 101st birthday. My favorite composer, I learn new things from him every day. Join me in listening to some of his magnificent, unique music today, and celebrate his life and legacy. Annie & I recorded this last year for his centenary - a 4-hand version of one of his best.

Running through June 15th at the Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, CT - David Shire & Richard Maltby, Jr.'s long-awaited follow up to STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW & CLOSER THAN EVER: ABOUT TIME. Brilliant songs. Amazing cast. Maltby directing. I'm music director/pianist. Annie on 2nd piano. Come see!

Charles Strouse was a constant, stalwart friend, supporter, and inspiration. We laughed, cried, and sang together. He was an utterly brilliant, original composer and musician. Though he will live forever in his music, I will miss him terribly. Thank you, Charles. I love you.

Earlier this month I was one of many who participated in a group chat about composer #JohnWilliams for The Legacy of John Williams podcast. In addition to me you can hear @jonburlingame.bsky.social , Jeff Bond, @denizcordell.com , Annie Pasqua, John Takis, Jason LeBlanc and Miguel Andrade. Enjoy!

Logged into my long-dormant Twitter account for the first time in ten years today and deactivated it. Glad to put up a new shingle here, but will likely only post here about as often as I did in that godforsaken place. (If I write more than a few entries a week, tell me to seek help.)