Alan David Gould is a lifelong musician, composer, writer, photographer, chef, painter—and poet! Gould is a graduate of Bates College and attended Oxford University and the University of Miami. He has traveled extensively in the US and Europe and also lived for 2 years in the Marshall Islands. He's the author of "The Brilliance of Miles," a singular anthology of poetry spanning 40 years. Gould has written 3 other books, "An Instructional Guide for Musicians," "A La Al" and "Stories of My First 50 Years," all available on Amazon and his website. He is also in the active process of publishing original orchestra and chamber work for film and performance, and tackling the remix and mastering of an extensive singer/songwriter catalog. Gould currently resides in Sarasota, Florida with his wife Sally and their wonder dog Piper.