Jazz musician Eric Willis joins host Tim Ristow for an in-depth & powerful interview about music, family, fathers & sons, abuse, the Gospel, theology, and forgiveness and redemption. Eric’s story is tied intimately into music and family.

Eric is a highly talented and experienced pianist and keyboard artist out of Dallas, Texas. He has also been a percussionist. He has a long list of successful performances and tours with artists like, Kirk Whalum, Wayman Tisdale, Tom Braxton, Melba Moore, Angela Bofill, Fingerprints Band and many more. He is currently working with platinum-level producer, Erick J. Morgan.

In 2018, Eric published a book, "Father to Son", written to both of his sons, and produced an accompianying album of jazz with his son, Josh, also titled “Father to Son”. In addition, Eric has produced an audio book called “Turn on the Light” a true story set to music, narration and sound effects about the abusive relationship with his father.

Eric is passionate about ministry and is currently serving as Executive Director of City Lights Church Planting and Missions Network in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Father to Son album
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrXJ9s4r_fw

Turn on the Light audiobook
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kXamoBfbHDXY-UTOkNw_J5sjqlzU5hnSM

City Light Church Planting & Missions Network
https://www.citylightsdfw.com/