After graduating Boston College, Al spent some time traveling throughout the U.S. and wrote a book about his experiences traveling called the, “Serpentine Highway” (Altered States Press). The book is a collection of poetry and observations from the perspective of a young African-American’s life on the road. Accompanying the Book is AH&K23’s debut album of the same title. Al has been influenced heavily by many different people throughout his life including; Jazz greats such as John McLaughlin and Charles Mingus, to hip-hop artists such as Aesop Rock and Digable Planets, to rock artists such as Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Bright Eyes and Neutral Milk Hotel.