You know that a new year is a time for re-visioning, re-focusing and re-engineering for our creative lives.

That's what I've been up to. Waiting for inspiration.

Some years back, Herbie Hancock told me that "the seasoned player is willing to wait for the ideas to come - because they always do." Slightly paraphrased, but accurate.

So, rather than busy myself for the sake of busying myself, I've been quiet and waiting for the ideas to flow again.

Often, I see the world changing so rapidly that I need to take such a moment. Maybe we all do. Action for the sake of action is not necessarily a good thing.

We need to be led by inspiration.

I've had a lag in my schedule that has allowed me to spend some quiet time, before I head back on the road in March. For the first couple weeks, I did not turn on the studio, except for a few little projects.

But now, I have a new song coming forth, and new ideas are starting to flow.

I must be showing my age!

Anyway, hope all is well with you. Stay in touch.

Peace and blessings,

Ben