In December, 2025, I was surprised to hear my good friend, Tom Champe, recorded my duet, The Forest Cries, which is part of my album, 88 & 1. Tom, enjoying the start of a well-earned retirement, put his French Horn skills to the test, while also learning complex music-software (the piano isn’t going to play itself!) to record The Forest Cries in his newly created home studio. The results of his passion, commitment, and skill are on display here. Thank you for this honour and privilege, Tom. I hope you continue to write, arrange, and perform music that fills your retirement with joy.
