EXHIBIT 16.1 August 7, 2003 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, Northwest Washington, D.C. 20549 Dear Sirs: We have read the statements made by Azurel, Ltd., which we understand will be filed with the Commission pursuant to Item 4 on Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Report on the Form 8-K dated April 25, 2003. Grassi & Co. was requested to provide this letter on August 7, 2003. We agree with the statements concerning our firm in said 8-K. Very truly yours, GRASSI & CO., CPAS, P.C. /s/Louis C. Grassi, CPA, CFE - ------------------------------- Louis C. Grassi, CPA, CFE Managing Partner