Album Notes

"Life is a journey, with peaks and valleys, narrow roads and dusty paths, and never a clear view of what lies beyond the bend. In a very real way, this album is a collection of conversations I have had with God as He gently moved me forward on that road toward a bridge called surrender." -- Liner Notes

Despite being involved in a ton of albums, it took me a long time to get to the point where I felt comfortable with a solo effort. This is the first.

I would describe this CD as having a piano-driven, organic sound that hints of Bruce Hornsby and other jazz-influenced pop artists. Rather than a slick "studio" sound, I chose a group of studio veterans -- Kent Peterson (acoustic guitar), Alvin Henry (drums), and Matt Sawhill (basses) -- to play live to tape. The result is a studio-quality sheen, but with a more immediate, live vibe. Engineering was performed by Ralph Stover whose credits include Charlie Peacock and Brent Bougeois.

About me: I've been a musician in the Sacramento, California, area for over 20 years, with about 50 album credits and literally hundreds of concerts and appearances locally. I've been the worship pastor for a church in Folsom for over 15 years. Visit my website at www.manuelluz.com for more information.