When I first started looking for a cruise ship job, I was getting nervous, because everyone wanted a sax player that could play flute. I don't play flute. I discovered Holland America Line doesn't require flute, so I sent them a CD of me playing, along with a copy of my music resume. Things must have been lined up well, because they liked it enough to offer me a job. I started October 8, and began sailing from San Diego to Mexico every week, and it turned into the most amazing job I have ever had. I've had the opportunity to become much better at the saxophone, and also got to hear many famous musicians perform, including Dave Koz, Jeff Hamilton, the Four Freshmen, Patti Austin, Kirk Whalum, the Mike Vax Big Band, the New Reformation Band, and Chris Botti.