Dear Friends,

December is here! I can't help but wonder: how soon will the overwhelming christmas songs begin overwhelming us? Not to complain, but with every public space and stereo around us blaring extra cheesy commercialized christmas music - we need help! This holiday season (it's already here!) avoid the mundane by supporting live music. It will support you. . . . .

Also, this month announces a NEW WEBSITE at www.richiebarshay.com! It has been 6 years since the last makeover, and I am very proud of the new look. Special thanks to my brother Nathaniel.

I am also featured on two exciting new recordings that have just been released:
Curtis Brothers Quartet: Blood - Spirit - Land - Water - Freedom with Zaccai Curtis (piano), Luques Curtis (bass), Reinaldo de Jesus (perc), RB and guests.

Emilio Solla The Tango Jazz Conspiracy: Bien Sur with Emilio Solla (piano), Chris Cheek (sax), Victor Prieto (accordion), Jorge Roeder (bass), RB. and guests Billy Hart, Tim Armacost, Lucia Pulido and others.