“Thank you for doing this, Tom…There is a lot of beautiful stuff here. We would love to help in any way you need us.”
Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi, Guitarists
“It’s a really cool thing you’re doing, Tom. Thank you.”
Jon Fishman, Drummer
“Lest We Forget is a very good and important project that keeps our forefathers and foremothers alive. Our futures are derived from our pasts. Let us not forget that we are all standing on the shoulders of those who have come before us.”
Victor Wooten, Bassist
“Musicians have always stood on the shoulders of those who came before us. When those inspirational musicians leave us, we honor those riffs we wish we wrote, those lyrics that gave us ideas, those chord changes that opened our ears and those grooves that made us move by playing their songs and keeping their musical spirit alive in our voices and instruments. The musician may have gone, but the music lives on.”
Tracy Silverman, Violinist
“Beautifully done, Tom. My goodness. Kofi really had so much to give and he always gave it. Seeing this (Kofi Burbridge tribute) really helps me. Thank you so much man. Bless you, Mr Emmi.”
Oteil Burbridge, Bassist
“Being a part of Lest We Forget has been a huge honor and a great pleasure. Paying respects to the life and music of so many great artists is a humbling experience. Tom Emmi’s generosity of spirit and unceasing determination to pay tribute to these great musicians is contagious. Everyone involved: the musicians, engineers, and film crew approaches the project with great humility and respect. What a joy to be a part of this.”
Kevin Hanson, Guitarist
“Those who have inspired us, kind of stay alive in us forever. So we don’t let them go very easily.”
Will Lee, Bassist
“Thanks, Tom! I enjoyed working and playing with everyone, and had fun putting it together for you.”
Dave Weckl, Drummer
“This project is so meaningful. Every time I see one of these Lest We Forget tributes, I learn something. I’m in the industry and I learn something. The tributes are always well connected to an important sense of who they are.”
Phil Nicolo, Recording Engineer
“Thanks so much for writing and for doing what you do Tom; what a great project. I loved what you did for Baron Browne.”
Walt Weiskopf, Saxophonist
“I loved Olivia (Newton-John) and am honored that you asked me to participate in her tribute, Tom.”
Brenda Russell, Singer
“I feel honored to be part of Lest We Forget…to honor those we’ve loved, lost and been influenced by. It’s always so special and powerful.”
Will McFarlane, Guitarist
“Thanks Tom Emmi for inviting me to Lest We Forget…To honor musicians who pass away each year. What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!”
Rick Cua, Bassist
“This is a beautiful thing. I think it is very important for musicians to give back and honor others.”
Waddy Wachtel, Guitarist
“The Lest We Forget sessions have been amazing in how they have brought together such a huge and diverse group of musicians to honor and celebrate the artists that we have lost too soon. I’m so grateful to have been able to contribute a small part to several of these recordings!”
Adam Nitti, Bassist
“Lest We Forget is a wonderful and permanent way to honor and remember the many in the music world – whose talents were exceptional – but who are sadly no longer with us. I’m honored to be a part of these tributes.”
Dave Hanlon, Drummer
“Another great day in the studio with some exceptional folks. Thank you Lest We Forget!”
David Northrup, Drummer
“This sounds so beautiful. Thanks for putting this together Tom.”
Michael Wolff, Pianist
“I am humbled and honored to have worked with you all on this music. Thanks for inviting me to play. We shall carry the spirit of music forward with love in our hearts for those who inspired us.”
Jimmy Haslip, Bassist
“Thanks to you all for including me and for making such beautiful music! I hope we can make some more sounds together down the road.”
Jeff Coffin, Saxophonist
“Coolness, Tom… Proud to be a part of it all.”
Chuck Leavell, Keyboardist
“Well done! Many thanks for the invite to be part of this, Tom.”
Willie Nile, Vocalist
“I pinch myself everytime Tom Emmi calls me to be part of one of his projects. He is a true artist. I love the way he works with musicians, it’s such a great environment. His visions are always spot on.”
Bob Viavattine, Trumpeter
“It was a pleasure Tom! A bonus for me was being reintroduced to that great song. I imagined that I was onstage with David (Sanborn).”
Bob James, Pianist