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I have always appreciated jazz music throughout my life. It first started with my friend, Emily Fitzgerald, whose grandfather loved the music of George Gershwin. He passed his love of Gershwin's music on to my friend, who then passed it on to me. As a result, Gershwin has been my main favorite jazz composer to this day. Since then, I have enjoyed other composers of jazz and big band, like Glen Miller. In the last two years, I've had the amazing privilege that God has given me to work with Charlie Shoemake, who has been a big help to me in not only understanding jazz music, but also, knowing how to improvise in the jazz style. God has also given me yet another privilege to be in a jazz quartet with three other gifted young musicians who are also eager to perform jazz music with me. This group is known as Cool Notes. As a result of this appreciation for jazz, I am honored to share this compilation of songs that have come from each of these experiences that God has allowed me to have. I am grateful to Him for giving me this love for jazz. I hope you will enjoy this wonderful occasion for jazz.