In 2011 a secret CD was released quietly as one member of the recording was unable to step into the limelight without putting his full-time day gig at risk. Well he has moved on and the rest is history now but the music is one of the best sounds I have ever helped to create.

The Jazz Phantoms is just that a secret recording released in September last year and has a sound like that early 70's cool jazz style that smacks of Weather Report, Chick Chorea, and even strains of classic Wayne Shorter can be pulled from the melodies. Reed has moved on now, or should I say gone back to the shadows of his daytime meal ticket. The rest of the band has moved forward and will be present and up front in the latest Steven Gauci offering due in mid-2012.

For now enjoy the sounds of Raspberry Jam by The Jazz Phantoms. check out the samples of several tracks by clicking here.

Over a year from inception to today's release Finch! has arrived. This is my latest CD and by far one of the toughest projects I have undertaken. Part of that was the concept behind Finch!, it was to celebrate my life with my wife Karen and our 20 years together. It was to be released today, on our 20th anniversary. The second reason was that I intended to create every original composition as a piece of music that Karen would want to buy herself, and it had to inspire her and be inspired by her. Today the proof in the pudding so to speak, as Finch! has arrived.

Containing nine tracks and a couple of firsts for me, the CD contains a track that is a reprise, my first ever. This was not a throw away bit rescued for posterity, but rather I found myself reworking the song before I realized it was one and the same. Liking both the longer original and the fuller reprise it ends the CD. As well there are three tracks that made me realize that the potential for more lengthy orchestrated works may be in my future. In the end creating Finch! as a gift of gratitude for the woman who has inspired me to strive for better, has inspired me to continue to reach outward musically.

Check out the samples at my website, and buy a copy.