Welcome to the Live Too Zen™ journey!!

It all began when good friends and pianists Brian Holland and Jeff Barnhart were working together as Co-Artistic Directors of Jazz Bash By The Bay, an annual jazz festival in Monterey, CA. Brian and Jeff have been BFFs’ since they met thirty years ago. Each has over 45 years of performing experience and delights in lifting the hearts of audiences across the globe with their music.  

    During a recent meeting, they were discussing a very talented musician who sadly makes Eeyore look like a cockeyed optimist and spends too much time burning bridges. Brian brought this trait up to Jeff who replied, “Yeah, he tries that with me occasionally, but I just remind myself ‘I’m just too zen for your shit.’” While they were chuckling, a simultaneous lightbulb appeared over both their heads - “Too Zen™” was TOO GOOD to be left unexplored!

    We have just taken the first steps on our pathway to sharing our uniquely lighthearted and humorous message of positivity to all who would like to engage. While the backstage business of trademarking our company name, our catch phrase, and our charming mascot Buddy Buddha™ is proceeding apace, we are in the teething stages of discovering how best we can serve people encountering our message.  With a firm belief in our ideals and mission statement, we will be sharing MUCH more soon, so please check back regularly. We welcome you to be a part of the exciting world of Live Too Zen™, with Buddy Buddha™ as your (and our) guide! Namaste!