Bob Esterle

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. I was influenced at a very early age by our family record collection which included an eclectic mix of styles. Some of my favorites were the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Jackson Five, Bad Company, Aerosmith, and Steely Dan among others. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Bob James, David Sanborn, Double Vision Michael Brecker, Michael Brecker Michael Franks, Abandoned Garden These three albumns have had a huge influence on my love of music and what moves me. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Having the opportunity to play with the great Bob James was incredibly motivating and exciting. He's one of the greatest contemporary jazz composers and an equally amazing pianist.