From the recording Reflections on a Pond
<p>"Reflections" is an entire collection of impressionistic keyboard works which was inspired by a beautiful painting of a pond with deep reflections and welcoming seasonal colors. The pond is in North Carolina, the home of both the artist and the musician. The painting is now owned by Maurice and appears on the cover of the music CD. This first track "Reflections on a Pond" introduces the impressionistic nature of the album and the eleven other pieces which follow. </p>
<p>In an extraordinary experience, for three decades the painter (also an attorney) appeared before the keyboard artist (a judge)--yet neither knew of the 'first love' of art which had infused these gentlemen all their lives. The wonderful story is that they have now 'discovered' each other. After numerous discussions, the comparison of how the musician composes and the artist paints his art reflects that they are very similar in spiritual nature. Each artist views the act of creation as a gift for which both are grateful. </p>