“I’m very grateful for this release of “esperanza” on vinyl. Though we’ve played a couple of these songs over the years, I haven’t spent much time with these early songs and arrangements of mine since originally releasing them. It’s a joy to hear these older songs and recognize the seeds of many sounds and concepts that would gestate and come forth years later. Listening to the contributions of all the greats who grace this record fills my heart and spirit with immense gratitude. The gift of learning from and working with them early on continues to bless and influence my sense of self and sound. And the couple of songs that didn’t make it onto the original release are happy to be finally heard! May this format encourage slower more savorful listening.”