The recent CD "Keep On Talkin'" had 2 top 10 singles on the smooth-jazz charts and was also selected for the 2006 Grammy ballot for best pop instrumental album. Special guests on the CD are keyboardist & producer Bill Heller, Jeff Lorber, Eric Marienthal, Mario Cruz, Greg Adams, & Jack Knight. What an incredible experience it has been to be involved with these musicians...many thanks to them for everything. 11/30 With Bernard Purdie at drum clinic in L.I. 12/1 With Celtic flutist Sean Grace....Cedar Grove NJ. 12/14 With Funk Filharmonik - Fund Raiser for "songs of Love" in NYC. 1/9 With Funk Filharmonik (subbing for the great Dave Lavender) – Cutting Room, NYC. 10:00. 2/1 With Funk Filharmonik at clinic/benefit in L.I. 2/8 With Randy Brecker at Dix Hills Center for Performing Arts, in L.I. 2/24 With Stealin' Dan at BB Kings. 3/7 With Stealin' Dan at DHPAC. 4/7 Guitarist for Long Island Music Hall of Fame Awards...musical director is the one and only Bill Heller. Recording tracks for Mario Cruz' upcoming contemporary jazz/fusion CD, "Desires of the Soul", which should be out the early part of next year. His compositions are just unbelievable...he's one of the most talented musicians on the planet, period. Recording for smooth-jazz saxophonist Paula Atherton for her outstanding upcoming CD. It features Onaje Allan Gumbs, Cheili Minucci, & Lionel Cordew. Feel free to send an email if you'd like to say hi. 1st Annual Smoothie Award Winners (2 Disc Set) Featuring "Orchard Walk" off of Steve's debut album Now @ Amazon.com!