CHRIS HO NOTES CONFLUENCE CD ALBUM A diverse compilation of different kinds of jazz with special guest appearances and breath taking performances by Sal Marquez on trumpet, John Kip on harmonica, Susan Rhee violin and Michael O'Neill on guitars. Beautiful, romantic, swinging and inspired by a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Kids Sal Marquez on muted trumpet and John Kip on harmonica featured with the regular Chris Ho band of David Renick drums, Dr Matt bass. Enlightenment Mystically opening with Dr Matt on sitar then breaking into a more blue note arena with David Renick on drums, Dr Matt on bass, Susan Rhee on violin, Sal Marquez on trumpet and CH on piano. Red Pepper Rush Uptempo samba time with Wayne Wayne on woodwinds, Michael O'Neill on guitar, Gary Wing drums, Osama Afifi bass and Chris Ho piano. Sunday Jazz 3/4 jazz waltz for a romantic interlude with CH on all parts. Synaptic Dr Matt on bass, David Renick drums, Russell Chan guitar and CH piano doing the uptempo jazz hang. Bill Evans Another jazz waltz written by Ho for Bill Evans, a powerful influence for every jazz pianist today. John Yoakum joins in on clarinet. Rendezvous in Rio Fast and lively latin fire with Michael O'Neill on guitars, Larry Ball bass, Tony Lewis drums and percussion, Wayne Wayne on woodwinds and CH on all keys. Barcelona Medium tempo latin time here with CH on all parts. Uplifting, pretty, romantic and feel good. Summit 3/4 gospel/jazz with Chris Ho piano and Russell Chan guitar, David Renick drums, and Dr Matt bass. Talk To The Hand Michael O'Neill taking us on a beautiful and possibly too brief intro into a cool straightahead jazz zone. Dr Matt on bass, David Renick on drums and CH piano. Kinda Miles Soft and gentle in 3/4 with Russell Chan on guitar and CH piano. Cool, laid back, searching and feel good. Madelena Russell Chan gently strumming guitar and CH on piano on this quiet sensitive ballad. Melodic, sweet, simple, easy listening and romantic. All tracks produced by Chris Ho. Cover artwork painting by Jamie and Elliot Ho at ages 10 and 3 respectively....