"A powerhouse collection of swinging jazz, soul, and rhythm-driven standards titled after Thelonious Monk's classic. Curated specifically to step away from traditional big-band stylings, this album showcases explosive and soulful arrangements inspired by the iconic charts of Ray Charles, Tom Jones, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Dion DiMucci and Gene McDaniels."

"When putting MY HEART SINGS together, I wanted to do something truly special. These sixteen songs are more than just classics—they represent the gold standard of vocal performance. My vision was to tackle these masterpieces through the lens of the iconic arrangements that made them legendary: the romantic phrasing of Johnny Mathis, the effortless charm of Andy Williams, the majestic resonance of Plácido Domingo, the unmistakable passion of Roy Orbison, and the soaring, soulful power of Tom Jones on tracks like 'With These Hands.'

I also wanted to take listeners on an emotional and vocal ride that builds all the way to the final note. The album finishes with a musical climb that demanded everything I had in the studio—soaring from an A4 on 'Dream' to a B♭4 on 'Ebb Tide', and finally reaching a climactic High C on Tom Jones's powerhouse arrangement of 'I Have Dreamed.' From my heart to yours, I hope you enjoy listening to these songs as much as I loved singing them."

Long before the days of digital home studios, multi-tracking, and computer editing, these recordings captured the true beginning of the journey. Recorded over thirty years ago, this album represents vocal performance in its purest, most honest form: one voice, one microphone, and the truth of the moment.

Armed only with a trusty Shure SM-58 microphone and a Peavey Protégé system, these tracks were captured live straight to cassette tape—eleven of the twelve songs performed and preserved in a single, unedited take. There was no studio magic, no overdubs, no punch-ins, and no safety net. What you hear is simply the breath, the heart, and the raw emotion of a singer stepping up to the microphone and laying it all on the line.

Decades later, transferred from that original magnetic tape to digital disc, these recordings remain a source of immense pride. They are a timeless snapshot of a vocalist finding his stride—reminding us that genuine soul, passion, and great songs don’t need polish when they come straight from the heart.