More than a year ago I created some string arrangements for a few tracks on Tim Hockenberry’s album, “Back in Your Arms”. It was a recent call from About Records that reminded me of the project (and Larkin Gayle’s album, “Two Hands”). Honestly, I hadn’t thought about the project too often, since so many things have happened in the interim. It was a nice surprise to be refreshed on how rewarding it was to be a part of this project. Tim’s voice is often compared to Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Louis Armstrong and Tom Waits – but he also reminds me a bit of Peter Gabriel, with more range and control. Every song is incredibly strong and there are some truly great moments throughout the album.