Nathan East Band, Fourplay, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea Elektric Band, Daft Punk, Toto, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Kenny Loggins, Al Jarreau, Anita Baker, Barbra Streisand, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Sting, Joe Satriani, Philip Bailey, George Benson, Wayne Shorter, Lionel Richie, Michael McDonald, Beyoncé, George Duke
Influences and Teachers
Bert Turetzky (UC San Diego), Cecil Lytle (UC San Diego) Dennis Foster (Crawford High School)