In late 2016, I was invited by VanNess Wu (吳建豪) to listen in on one of his rehearsals for his upcoming show.  After a few months, while I was preparing for 黃大煒's 2017 Concert @ Legacy, I brought up the idea of having VanNess as our special guest... During the rehearsals and performance, I got to know more about his band, and discovered that his guitarist, James Kerridge, is from the Pacific Northwest. 

Later that year, I was looking for a guitarist for a section during my own concert at Clapper Studio.  Since James and I built up a connection during the year, I was delighted to have shared the stage with him!! 

While I was recording guitars for one of my songs on my upcoming album, I felt that something was missing.  I didn't want to add another instrument, just another part, so I figured James Kerridge could help me out.  I am soo glad I asked James, because his electric guitar tone and part really brought the different moving elements together. ​

I still remember when I first heard Oren Dashti play piano... He actually wasn't supposed to perform that night, as a friend brought us together for drinks at a jazz club.  However, as some may know, "sit-ins" are not uncommon.  Oren jumped on the piano and called the beautiful standard, "Someday My Prince Will Come".  His interpretation of the tune was fresh, yet still stayed true to the original melody; something I like and appreciate.  Fast-forward to now, Oren Dashti's playing has elevated even more.
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For one of my concerts in 2017, I wanted to try something different with one of my original tunes.  The outcome really surprised me, and brought a new element into the song's feel.  

I am delighted to have Oren Dashti play one of my songs for my upcoming album!!  His performance really gelled everything together, re-capturing the original live performance feeling!!

You can find more about Oren on his website!
​https://www.orendashti.com/

​I have played with many pianists before, but only a few of them can understand & hear what I am looking for…  To me, there is a huge difference of “how to play piano” during certain circumstances.  For example, a pianist should play differently in a “jazz trio” setting, compared to a “solo piano” setting, and most importantly for me, a vocal accompaniment setting.  Matthew James Fullen (Matty is what I call him) is one of the pianists who does just that…
 
February 27th, 2016 marked the first time I performed a whole set as a duet with my great friend Matty.  It was a lovely evening and for a wonderful charity, 為愛發聲…  During rehearsals and especially the performance, there was a definitive musical connection between us, that the audience felt.  I know this because till this day, I have fans who still mention that performance. 
 
I am proud and excited to have the opportunity to have Matty accompany me on one of my songs for my upcoming album.  His sensitivity towards the intimate tune really brings out the story that many of us can relate to…  I can’t wait to share with you all!!