 In 2006, Cannata toured again with Joel, and was part of his record-setting 12-show run at Madison Square Garden.Over the years Cannata's performing style has been influenced by John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Gene Ammons, and King Curtis.In December 2013 Cannata and Sean J. Kennedy's educational jazz improv play-along series "Improvising and Soloing In The Pocket" [Book/CD/DVD) was released by Carl Fischer Music to critical acclaim.