Why Can’t We Live Together
This is the single from my new album, Songs My Father Taught Me. Hearing the song’s writer/performer Timmy Thomas passed away, I went back and listened to the original version that he did back…
Songs My Father Taught Me
When I was a kid, my dad, Joe Adler, was a high school teacher. He learned to play guitar so he could sing the songs of the times in his U.S. history classes, hoping that at least the students would…
Frame of Mind
I’m proud to announce the release of Frame of Mind by my band Times 4. It’s a mix of songs recorded live in the studio, capturing Times 4 in their improvisational element. Here are the…
Tunes I Can’t Get Out of My Head
There is so much good music coming out all the time! So much so, in fact, sometimes it’s nice to have a curator to serve it up, so we don’t have to spend a lot of time looking around for…
Tabula Rasa
I’m proud to announce the release of Tabula Rasa – the quintet collection of my latest music. Featuring the amazing artistry of Erik Jekabson on trumpet, Mike Blankenship on keys, Scott…
The In Between
My tune, The In Between, is the latest from my new project, Tabula Rasa. It’s about finding meaning in those moments of transition, when you’re moving from one thing to another. Just…
Stepping Into Bliss (edits)
Presenting a special release of “Stepping Into Bliss”, just in time for Winter Solstice and the Convergence. I was truly feeling that with all we’ve been dealing with, everyone…
Tabula Rasa
Tabula Rasa is the title track from my latest project. I couldn’t wait until the official release date to share it with you, with the election happening and all… It means “blank…
You’re My Inspiration
You’re My Inspiration, featuring the great Tony Lindsay on vocals, is about how a relationship with the right person can inspire you to new heights. The song is climbing up the charts right…
Live Every Moment
Live Every Moment is a song about appreciating what we have right now in front of us. It’s so easy to get caught up in worrying about the future, fretting about the past. This is about being…
Funk Improv Jam
It’s always interesting, when you get tossed into a session with other musicians, to see how the chemistry between everyone works. This session, put together by artist and music host Peter…
I Think I’ll Call It Morning
One of my all-time musical heroes is Gil Scott-Heron. His songs were socially conscious, his vibe so honest and heartfelt. His music was a big part of the soundtrack to my life. I found this song on…
Balcony Concert – What’s Goin’ On?
“Violence as a way of achieving racial justice is both impractical and immoral. It is impractical because it is a descending spiral ending in destruction for all. It is immoral because it seeks…
Balcony Concert – You Don’t Know Me
Hearing Ray Charles sing this is an out-of-body experience for me…truly breathtaking. I put my own spin on it here for the Balcony Concert. So fun entertaining the folks around me –…
Balcony Concert – Like an Old Cigarette
A Tango on the Balcony. Kurt Ribak writes the most amazing songs…you hear them once and they stay with you for a long time. This is one of my favorites, and it was a huge hit on the balcony.…
Balcony Concert – Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day! This is dedicated to my mother. She grew up in Trinidad, and she loves calypso music. When I was in high school, my band director told me to listen to Sonny Rollins. Mind…
Balcony Concert – What a Wonderful World
What a Wonderful World. Entertaining the neighbors – Before all this social distancing, I played in senior homes nearly every week with an amazing group of folks called The Therapists.…
Live Every Moment (feat. Tony Lindsay)
Appreciating the here and now. The new song, Live Every Moment, is out! It features my favorite Bay Area singer Tony Lindsay on vocals, and lots of horns c/o yours truly and my writing partner in…
Balcony Concert – Body and Soul
Body and Soul. I used to play in a senior home, and one of the residents would always ask me to play this song. It was her and her husband’s song, and it always brought a little tear to her…
Balcony Concert – My Romance
The Balcony Concerts. Social Distancing forces us to find creative ways of connecting with our friends, our neighbors. I started doing a series of Balcony Concerts two or three times a week to…
Brazilian Love Theme
The Sensuous Sound. I’ve always loved the sensuous, tropical sounds of Jobim and Getz, Caetano Veloso, Carlinos Brown… With this track I’ve brought in that vibe and feel to create…
Balcony Concert – Bye Bye Blackbird
The Balcony Concerts. Social Distancing forces us to find creative ways of connecting with our friends, our neighbors. I started doing a series of Balcony Concerts two or three times a week to…
Partner In Time
Music dedicated to times like these. This is more of my new project – just calling it “Homework” for now 😁 Partner In Time is dedicated to my partner, Julie Ann, who’s making…
Sparky Bunny
A pre-release Easter/Passover gift I’ve just finished a new song, and since there’s a bunny in the title, I thought it fitting to send out a pre-release gift to celebrate Easter and…
Yoga Playlist
Yoga and music. One of the great joys of teaching yoga is creating the environment for the students to have a wonderful experience. For me a big part of this is in making a playlist that encourages…
Prince demo – I Feel For You
How it all starts. As a songwriter and producer, I’m always so curious about how a song starts it’s life. Every songwriter has their own way of bringing together the music, the words and…
Ibrahim Maalouf
Curated Music. I love sharing musical discoveries. There is so much amazing music, I have a difficult time knowing where to start. But it’s always fun for me when someone recommends something.…
