This is a panoramic image of my studio that my wife created. She and I now have our studios to the point  where we feel the creative juices can flow freely. I have always been curious as to where other people create. I like the room dark, lit by lamps.

© Bonnie Van Voorst

Whether the atmosphere around me directly effects the quality of my music, I don’t know, but I do know that there was far less free flowing out of that room before we paid some attention to it. Other people have routines that they need to go through to unlock the creativity. Whatever your cup of tea or freshly sharpened pencil may be, please comment on how you create, and perhaps even link to pictures.

The Forefront will make its official debut at the Canvas 4 Art Premier at The Element Church in Tampa, this Friday September 26th. The whole shindig kicks off at 8:00pm and we will be playing one long set from 8:30pm to 10:00pm. The group has been working on a recording to be released in early 2009 and will be debuting some of the music from this recording as well as various other pieces. For more information check out www.theforefrontjazz.com

Canvas is in their second year and exists as a biannual art premier. This is an excerpt of their purpose statement: “Canvas exists simply to promote a community of inspiration. Our idea, our dream, was born to provide a springboard for up and coming artists, in such a way that would benefit both their craft and career.”

On another note, my wife Bonnie, a graphic designer and painter, will be showing some of her work at the show.

Click here for directions!

Other Bands on the bill include RELO and Lush Progress.

Originally posted here!