First heard your music about 1978 when I discovered a local jazz station, KPEN from Palo Alto, became an instant fan and have been one since. Met you at Yoshi's 5/30/08, now you're a close personal friend, too! You are an incredible talent and thank you from the bottom of my heart for year's of fantastic music and helping me keep my sanity! Keep up the great work, and come to the bay area again, often, and soon! I'll be there.