I had the good fortune of running into the jazz trio La Lucha while sharing the green room at NBC Daytime with a baby tiger and four models.

 

The band is comprised of pianist John O’Leary, bassist Alejandro Arenas and drummer Mark Feinman. They are talented, smart and highly engaging. Often reimagining pop songs, their jazz is polished as well as sultry when accompanied by Jun Bustamante’s vocals.

 

My intern, Kelly Richard, and I put their CD into the car, before even turning on the AC to combat the 98-degree Florida heat, as we headed out to lunch.

 

We both loved the music – she is 22, and I am Hhhmm Hhhmm years old. Later, I took the CD home and shared with my family. My Hubby loved it and so did our cubs, who are 11 and 13 years old. So it passed the test for all that are near and dear to me and resinated with all ages.

 

My friends and family will be recipients of this CD for Birthdays, Christmas and housewarming gifts. I just love it and so will you.

 

If you ever meet Alejandro, you must ask him to share with you the instant love and connection he found with the bass. It is a short, beautiful story that will bounce around my heart for years to come.

 

Mark’s bride, Gloria Munoz, wrote the beautiful poem for the inside cover. John O’Leary’s dad, a famed photographer, took the photo that appears on the front cover. 

 

Here is a link to their site. www.laluchamusic.com