Like many software engineers, I sometimes see my career as 20 years of failing to become a professional musician. Although its true that in the software industry we get to stay in better hotels than most independent musicians can afford. And we rarely have to work Saturday nights.
Its difficult to combine two passions sometimes, but I am thankful for these opportunities to part of great independent music projects… it’s always fascinating to make music and see people connecting with it, however that is.
Here are some highlights from 2025.
Muaré
If you like funk, then here’s a tune for you by Muaré. Available on all streaming platforms and also here on Bandcamp. Despite being a trombonist, on this tune you can hear me playing …
Like many software engineers, I sometimes see my career as 20 years of failing to become a professional musician. Although its true that in the software industry we get to stay in better hotels than most independent musicians can afford. And we rarely have to work Saturday nights.
Its difficult to combine two passions sometimes, but I am thankful for these opportunities to part of great independent music projects… it’s always fascinating to make music and see people connecting with it, however that is.
Here are some highlights from 2025.
Muaré
If you like funk, then here’s a tune for you by Muaré. Available on all streaming platforms and also here on Bandcamp. Despite being a trombonist, on this tune you can hear me playing Hammond organ Yamaha Reface YC organ… one of the word’s most fun instruments to play.
Brais Ninguén and Couto 90
If you’re after reggae then have a whole new album, which just came out yesterday, by Brais Ninguen and Couto 90. That’s myself on trombone. First time I’ve participated in a full album project, and the first time I’ve made noises that will be scratched onto a vinyl record. Decades of listening to ska and reggae finally put to good use!
The full album is out on Spotify and other streaming platforms, or you can hear a couple of tunes on Bandcamp under the name “Phase II”, or what
This was recorded in the amazing Escusalla Sonora studio in the Galician mountains, with Javier Vicalo who is something of a legend in the reggae scene. Check out his discography for more great reggae.
Rafael Briceño
Finally here’s a tune from Rafael Briceño, a talented musician from Venezuela who is recording an entire album in video form, under the name “Ensarta”. This one was a challenge. I’ve been doing my best to listen to Willie Colon and Ruben Blades but I don’t have decades of salsa experience to draw on. You don’t make great art without leaving your comfort zone though!
If you like Rafa’s music.. which is likely… you can find a whole album named “De Regreso A Casa” on Spotify from a few years ago.
Here is to more music in 2026. Go make some art!!