Contributing Friends of High Mountain Breezes Music
 | Amanda Raye “Singing has been a lifelong journey for me. I started by enjoying the ability to assimilate my voice to other singers and have transformed that love to the joy of finding my own voice. Singing is healing, my goal is to share my heart and soul with the hope that I can permeate the heart of listeners and provide solace within my music.” |
 | Bob Bullock “As a young man playing guitar in bands, I realized that learning to capture and record the sounds that Musicians and Singers wanted to hear come from their instruments, and helping Artist develop their own style and sound was my true passion and calling. I still love that process of taking a song, and helping to transform it into a completed work of art.” |
 | Bruce Tarletsky “Songwriting has taken me on an unforgettable adventure, guiding me to extraordinary artists and songwriters who are now friends for life. Together, we’ve built High Mountain Breezes Music — a music family rooted in heart, history, and harmony.” |
 | Catherine Marx “My whole life has revolved around making music with all kinds of wonderful and talented people. Music has opened every door and bridged every connection and relationship. I’ve been fortunate to be a part of it’s power and beauty.” |
 | Chris Latham “I continue to be amazed that I’m allowed to make a living by helping songwriters and artists bring their creations to life. The act of creating is in every sense a form of Worship to our Creator. I’m blessed every day that I get to interact with the musicians and songwriters that I work with.” |
 | Chris Leuzinger “I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to play on some really good music with some great artists. It’s meant a lot to me that my love of playing guitar has enabled many of my dreams to come true and to be able to make some meaningful lasting music, which is the desire oaf every musician.” |
 | Conrad Reeder “It has been my gift to share my voice with audiences around the world and it’s a gift that keeps giving. In my earliest memories of home, music was my joy, my refuge, and later my vehicle for creating more music with talented musicians and it continues to this day. The HMB Players endeavor is a wonderful group of talented artists and I am honored to be included.” |
 | Dave Gibson “Living out my dream of moving to Music City and writing and signing the songs that have touched so many people’s lives has truly made me a blessed and fortunate man.” |
 | Deborah Allen “I was born singing. It would be hard to pinpoint exactly when my music career became a full-on pursuit, but by the time I was eighteen, I was sure that music was what I wanted, and I just forged ahead. There was no “Plan B” in sight. Waking up in the morning with blank paper and having a song written on it by sundown is an amazing feeling. That’s one of the most rewarding parts of my career.” |
 | Duncan Mullins “I have been lucky enough to live ‘the dream’ for 30 years. Being an independent studio musician is rewarding and challenging in so many ways. I love helping artists realize their musical vision. It never gets old!” |
 | Dustin Soper “What you do not want others to do to you, do not do unto others.” — Confucius |
 | Ed Gertler “As a lover of music, it’s been my pleasure to enjoy a career in the industry that started 6 months after college. I’ve seen many changes but the one constant has been that I still love great music. High Mountain Breezes definitely qualifies for that and it is my privilege to represent them in the digital realm.” |
 | Eddie Bayers “It’s a true blessing to be able to use my talent and contribute to music that people drive with, work with, work out with, party with and relax with and anything else I left out. I am grateful that the blessing continues.” |
 | Gary Graziano “Ever since my Uncle gave me my first trumpet back in the 4th grade, I knew playing music was all I ever wanted to do. What I didn’t know was all the amazing places and wonderful people this path would take me to and introduce me to. I will always be forever grateful and blessed for it and all the music it has brought me in my lifetime.” |
 | Gwen Sebastian “As a singer/songwriter, I get asked which is my favorite part. Singing or writing? And it’s both. Watching and hearing something from paper come to life on stage or in the studio makes me a grateful, happy human” |
 | Heather Beckett “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Michael Scott (The Office) |
 | Jan Buckingham “I believe that music is a universal form of communication, and my music has made me a very happy woman. This form of self-expression brings me great joy.” |
 | Janie West “As a young child, music flipped a switch in me that has never been turned off. It has taken me on a life-long adventure that continues to this day. I’m grateful.” |
 | Jason Chapin “I’m thrilled that the very talented High Mountain Breezes is playing my father’s music and sharing it with new audiences.” |
 | Jay Franze “From the heart of Boston to the studios of Nashville, my journey has always been about more than just the music, it’s about capturing the essence of each artist’s unique sound and style. Whether it’s working with legends like Jerry Lee Lewis and Dolly Parton or indie talents like Matty McRee and Allison Piccioni, my passion lies in transforming raw talent into timeless art. The Jay Franze Show embodies this same dedication, offering listeners a blend of sharp wit, deep insights, and pure entertainment. Join me as we explore the stories behind the music and the voices that bring it to life.” |
 | Jimmy Mattingly “I can’t remember a time in my life that music hasn’t been a huge part of it. I grew up in music. My Dad played and most of my family did as well. I have been blessed to play music all of my life and watch top entertainers share their talents with the world. I pray that God blesses me with many years of music to come.” |
 | Kyle Hershman “The cliche ‘music speaks where words fail’ is truer than most realize. We can communicate to someone who doesn’t speak the same language as us or communicate to a grandparent who can’t remember your name. A song can take you back to the same feeling the first time you heard it. Animals and plants seem to understand music. It’s the language of the universe and it’s why I continue to do what I do day in and day out and love music so much.” |
 | Mark Beckett “Always a blessing, joy and honor to play music from the heart with some of the best in the business.” |
 | Mark Nicolosi “I’ve been a musician since about 10 years old. I grew up with music playing in the house all the time. My mom was playing Ray Charles, The Platters and the Righteous Brothers. At the same time, my older brother was playing Bob Dylan, the Beatles and Rolling Stones, all while my older sister was playing all the surf music of The Beach Boys and Jan & Dean. I picked up the guitar around 1969 (about the time my dad left us) and was fortunate enough to be inspired by the singer/ songwriters of the time like James Taylor, John Denver, John Prine and Dan Fogelberg. My guitar became my friend and confidante. I moved to Nashville in 1988 and through a crazy set of events…l picked up a camera. CMT was new and the marriage of music and film were perfect for me.” |
 | Melissa Duvall “Music is healing, not only for the listener but also for the performers, composers, and musicians. If my music has somehow touched even one soul in a positive way, that is all I could ever ask for.” |
 | Michael Spriggs “The gift of being a worthy session player is two-fold, first: using one’s palette to augment something already beautiful, and second, being trusted and skilled enough to do it.” |
 | Minnie Murphy “Everybody loves music, and I’m just a huge fan of it so much that I’ve made it my life. To make a living doing what I love is all I’ve ever dreamed of, and it’s those magical transcendent moments that I live for when something greater than myself takes over. It’s been a joy to meet and work with so many wonderfully talented people. I’m truly grateful.” |
 | Monty Lane Allen “Music is so many things to me. A gift, a blessing, a vehicle that’s taken me around the world to play on stages that i didn’t know existed as a kid. As I’ve gotten older, I appreciate it so much more. It’s been that incredible friend that never fails to usher in peace and joy in the midst of Chaos. I thank the Lord for all He’s blessed me with….music is just a beautiful thread that continues to weave through my little world.” |
 | Ron Wallace “I love the demo process, where a song comes to life for the first time. From a rough sketch, to a sculpted piece of music. As a singer, getting the first crack at breathing life into a new song is the most rewarding part for me.” |
 | Sam Levine “My time here in Nashville has been longer and more wonderful than I could ever have imagined when I came to town in 1976. I am thankful for the amazing musicians who mentored me, worked with me and welcomed me to this community of players, writers, artists and producers. Of all the fabulous and famous people I’ve worked with perhaps my proudest achievement was that I have worked steadily for almost 50 years. There is no way to adequately express my gratitude.” |
 | Tim Crouch “Music is a universal language.. and very proud to get to participate in this… getting to play music with musicians from all over and meeting and having life long friends, that share this passion, means the world … Very Blessed and Thankful” |