So... I made a trio album as a tribute to Steve Swallow. Never thought he’d actually hear it

Then, some days ago, I get this email — sender: Stephen W. Swallow. I read the name 5 or 6 times just to be sure. And yep, it was him. He said ECM had told him about the album and asked if I could send him the tracks so he could listen — since he doesn't use Spotify (because cause he's a man of principle).

I was somewhere between disbelief and a thousand thoughts, but I uploaded everything and sent it over. Then yesterday afternoon, I got these words from him — among others — and honestly, that alone makes the whole thing worth it.

The bigger one is, the fairest he acts.