I am thankful for all the music, art, writing, dance, creatures, kids, family, friends, adventure and nature in my life.

To paraphrase Willie Nelson:

 

Alexa Morales San Jose Jazz Festival

To all the cats of every age
Who’ve played with me on this great stage
I’m glad you came along
I dedicate this song
To all the cats of every age

To all the cats that I once hired
And may I say I’ve hired the best
For helping me to learn
And 50 bucks to earn
To all the cats I’ve hired before

To all the cats who read my charts
Who now play someone else’s parts
I’m glad you came along
I dedicate this song
To all the cats who read my charts

To all the cats who gigged with me
Who played their axe with ecstasy
They live within my ear
The one that still can hear
To all the cats who gigged with me

To all the cats I’ve loved at times
And hated then for music crimes
Never called you back again
Most of you were men
To all the cats I’ve loved at times

To all the cats of every age
Who’ve played with me on this great stage
I’m glad you came along
I dedicate this song
To all the cats of every age