In the summer of 2022 my wife Lisa and I attended a reunion of some classmates from the University of Rhode Island. It was a joyful and wonderful reconnection of old acquaintances, many of whom had not seen each other in several decades. Among those in attendance was David Nedwidek, a singer/songwriter/guitarist who I played with during our college days. It was great to catch up with David as he and I spoke together about the musical and other paths our lives had taken.

After the reunion David and I continued to stay in touch as he began creating songs for what was to become his recently released album Over the Moon. I play on two songs on that album, including the title track and another called Wounded Knee, a song that reflects David's deep interest in, respect for and knowledge of Native American history and culture.

During that time I was also recording tracks for my own new album of Native American style flute music. After working with David on his songs I knew I wanted him to play on my album as well. I sent him solo flute tracks for three songs and was completely amazed by the guitar parts he created to accompany them.  

At our second URI reunion in summer 2023 David and I performed one of our songs for the group gathered in the living room for an after dinner jam. After playing our song I told the group it was as yet unnamed and asked if anyone had any thoughts for a title. One of our friends immediately suggested "Reunion", a perfect title for our composition! 

In this holiday season full of family and friends reuniting and reconnecting I would like to offer our song Reunion​ as a musical gift from David and me to all of you. You can download it for free from BandCamp. We wish you peaceful holidays, filled with the love of friends and family who are here, and with loving memories of those who are no longer with us. 

Reunion​ was co-written with David Nedwidek and is featured on the album Light on the Leaves. I am playing a Native American style flute and David is playing acoustic guitar. 
​Be sure to also check out David's new album ​Over the Moon.

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Light on the Leaves: Music for Native American Flute
On our visits to the American southwest I have always found myself enchanted by the sound of the Native American flute music that is so much a part of the character of that area of the country. During one trip I purchased several recordings by the flutist R. Carlos Nakai and listened to them repeatedly. The Native American flute has a soulful sound that is meditative, relaxing, uplifting and inspiring. I was so taken by it that in 2011 I ordered a Native American style flute built of western cedar by Miguel Medina of Singing Tree Flutes in Oregon. From the moment I played it I was in love!  

In 2013 I released my first album of music for Native American flute, River Waves. Now, ten years later, a new album is finished. Light on the Leaves is a collection of ten songs, three of which were co-written by my friend David Nedwidek who is also featured on guitar. In addition to flute I am playing other instruments including frame drums, shakers, rain stick, piano and synthesizer strings.​

Streaming on all platforms including YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music.
​Digital audio files are available for download at BandCamp.
​(Please note that this release is not available as a CD.)

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