Omar Does Ludwig

Meet one of my most talented musician friends, Omar Garaldo Arriaga, a genius of the keyboard, and muy hermoso too. He's just produced a video of Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," some of it set on the shore at San Carlos with the sound of the waves as a backdrop, as well as scenes from the lavish lobby of the San Carlos Plaza Hotel.

Omar has generously backed me up a few times on Spanish songs at the Captain's Club, and he's a regular on Saturday nights and Sunday morning brunch at Evie's. His vid was very professionally produced by Steve Shmersh. A DVD is planned for December.

He takes his music very seriously. Recently he was heard to say that he practices "every day, all day."

Buena obra, caballeros! (or words to that effect)