So here's something that might surprise you: after 25 years of performing, I'm just now working on my first real album.
I know, I know. What took me so long?
Honestly, I was scared. Recording is permanent in a way that live performance isn't. When you're on stage and you mess up a phrase or miss a note, it's gone in three minutes. But on an album? That mistake lives forever.
But I'm finally ready to take the plunge. The album is scheduled for Spring 2026, and I'm both terrified and excited.
The process has been eye-opening. Choosing 15-20 songs from my 200+ repertoire feels impossible. How do you pick? Do I go with the crowd favorites like "Fly Me to the Moon" and "The Way You Look Tonight"? Or do I include some deeper cuts that showcase different sides of my voice?
I'm planning to include both English and Spanish songs, which feels right for who I am as a performer. "Bésame Mucho" sitting next to "Come Fly with Me" - that's my musical world.
The technical side has been a learning curve. Working with licensing, figuring out distribution, planning studio sessions for the next year. It's a lot more complicated than just showing up and singing.
But what I'm most excited about is the challenge of capturing that live intimacy in a recorded format. How do you bottle that feeling of connection and share it with someone listening on headphones?
I think the key is remembering that even in the studio, I'm still telling stories. The microphone is still a bridge to another person, even if I can't see them.
This album will be a snapshot of where I am right now, after 25 years of figuring out what it means to be a crooner in the modern world.
Wish me luck. And if you have any songs you think I should consider, let me know. I'm still making decisions...