In a message dated 1/31/2007 8:41:26 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Hi, What I was told by a recording engineer is that Nanes is a wealthy industrialist whose hobbies are playing the piano and composing. Richard I met Nanes about 17 years ago - I was programming inflight airline music and a rep from his record label came to pitch his recordings. They worked great for boarding music (which usually borders on the non-invasive) - To me, his stuff was halfway between classical and new age. I even had dinner with him on one occasion - very nice, pleasant, and thoughtful. Serious about his music. Cary Ginell Origin Jazz Library www.originjazz.com