On the morning after his show in Las Vegas (first show with the brand new set list!), Al went to the KUNV studios on the UNLV campus for an on-air visit with his old friend Steve Edwards. Steve supported Al’s album releases when Al was with Warner Records years ago, and he has continued to do so in his newer career as a radio host. Their conversation, which was a part of the Steve Edwards Soul Show, is available for streaming here:Steve Edwards Soul Show. Steve has an amazing music library which he dips into each week for his show- check it out…

Al recently sat down for a conversation with Joe Walker from the Soul Train website. Joe wrote recalled the interview, and captured Al’s style in a great way. You can check out the article here:soultrain.com

Al sat down and talked with Simon and Brian from Sodajerker to discuss songwriting styles. Joe Turano, Al’s Musical Director, joined them for the talk. They had a great visit, and the results are available for a listen at sodajerker.com

Al had a fantastic time this weekend, performing his 2nd concert with the US Air Force Airmen of Note Big Band. The concert, at Constitution Hall in Washington DC, featured some of Al’s favorite songs and some of his biggest hits. He was thrilled to appear on the same stage with all the fantastic musicians in the Airmen of Note, he thanks everyone involved for inviting him to contribute, and he looks forward to the next time.

Al has just partnered with Michael Manson, Executive Director of Chicago’s Musical Arts Institute, for a special benefit concert on April 21. Al will perform several songs with Michael’s band, and will share the evening with Gerald Albright, who is also supporting this great, non-profit, community-oriented music school. Come see Al sing some of his favorites, and help some folks in the process! See the link on the tour dates page for more info…