Many years ago, I found myself in a small Italian town near the sea gearing up for an indoor performance at an old medieval style theatre. I've long since forgotten the name of the town, but I certainly will never forget the impression it left on me. We had been on tour for nearly 3 weeks at this point and I had settled into my usual routine - morning jog, orange juice for breakfast, quiet corner in the venue for sax/flute warmups, etc. But this day my morning jog led me to a small, but magnificent vista along a quiet boardwalk a short distance away from the venue. I was quick to grab my horn and enjoy this quiet slice of paradise - a seemingly infinite expanse of crystal clear water all the way to the horizon. The next 3 hours were a blur as I found myself in a musical trance, pouring melody after melody into the Mediterranean.

Fast forward to 2024, I find myself on a vast stretch of the Atlantic, but this time in a beachfront apartment in NYC. As memories flood from that old Italian town, I eagerly setup a microphone, look out over the water, and happily welcome the endless supply of inspiration the ocean provides.

I chose three moments from this journey to share and I titled the project Shore 94 as an homage to the location where I captured these sounds.

For those looking for extra enchantment, the music pairs best with the Civil Twilight.

Enjoy!