Soka Gakkai International my spiritual foundation for more than 20 years

Wayne Shorter one of my biggest musical heroes

Herbie Hancock humungous influence

Brainfeeder creative artist collective

RepresentUs incredible nonpartisan, nonprofit organization promoting government reform in the U.S.

Einojuhani Rautavaara sublime modern symphonic composer

Henri Dutilleux one of my biggest orchestral influences

Dr. L. Subramniam my favorite all-time string player

Jesse Gilbert profound interdisciplinary artist, one of my closest friends and collaborators

Josh Nelson amazing pianist and composer

Steve Ferguson Pops! one of the greatest musicians I’ve ever heard

Gabe Noel impeccable multi-instrumentalist and great friend

Woody Shaw one of my biggest inspirations and influences

Vardan Ovsepian inspirational and sublime pianist, composer, educator

B+ legendary musician photographer

Mario Caldato, Jr. fantastic producer and engineer

Austin Peralta legendary pianist and friend

Dublab luminous LA arts community

Dwight Trible transcendant vocalist

Carlos Niño dj, producer, percussionist

Jamael Dean genius pianist, bandleader, composer