I am excited about this, my latest CD release, "What touches the Soul."
In writing this music, I kept this thought in mind. If two of my most admired composers, Dave Grusin and Antonio Carlos Jobim had been able to sit down on a Sunday afternoon and collaborate on some material, what might it have sounded like? Grusin, who so aptly carries on the Mancini tradition with his wonderful soundtracks, bright tones and syncopation, and Jobim, with his soft, emotional chord phrasings, melodic lines and soothing rhythms. I hope you find this album a pleasant melding of three kindred spirits. Music that touches your soul.
- Vernon