THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE TONE POEM
As defined in my computer's dictionary: a 'tone poem' is "an extended piece of music that is based on a literary, artistic, or ideological theme, for example, a folk tale or landscape."

This has become my favorite form of musical expression.

As were The Leprechaun, The Mad Hatter, My Spanish Heart, Musicmagic, Secret Agent, The Romantic Warrior, Time Warp, To the Stars, and many other albums I've made, The Ultimate Adventure is a tone poem based on the characters, places and events in the story.

This project was also an opportunity to make music with some of my old friends who were so important to my music-making in the 60’s and 70’s—namely, Steve Gadd, Airto Moreira and Hubert Laws. And together with my more recent musical partnerships with Vinnie Colaiuta, Hossam Ramzy, Frank Gambale and Tim Garland, and finally the members of my current band, Tom Brechtlein, Jorge Pardo, Rubem Dantas and Carles Benavent—I was definitely inspired by these great artists in the creation of this music.

Acknowledgement - This recording is graced with amazing talent and creativity. My musical partners are among the best of the best. Their artistic qualities, combined with the warmth of our friendships, have really made the creation of this record “The Ultimate Adventure” for me. My deepest thanks to all for their amazing performances, care and devotion to this music.

Special Thanks - L. Ron Hubbard for this unique fantasy, The Ultimate Adventure, the magical text that inspired this music.