A Conversation with Lenny Zumpano
December, 1988 “Hello Lenny? It’s Josh Donovan. I hope I’m not calling you too late.” “Oh, hi Josh,” Lenny said cheerfully. “Not a problem at all. I just put my daughter to bed and Judy and I were about to watch some TV. How’ve you been?” “Doing good, can’t complain.” “You still on tour? I heard your record is doing pretty good.” “Yeah, it was nice to see it on the charts,” Josh said, feeling a little glum. Although the Annie Day album had charted and the tour went relatively well, none of it quite met his expectations. “The tour’s over and I’m flat worn out you know?” “My friend, that is exactly why I quit traveling,” Lenny said and laughed. “I was so miserable going back and forth from L.A. to New York that it’s a wonder I even have a job anymore. I’m glad to be back in California. If anyone needs mixing, they can come to me now.” Josh chuckled. It was true. Lenny was fairly unhappy when they fir...