As a high school student first piquing my interest in jazz, I remember becoming fascinated by the way John Coltrane cut through the changes of standard repertoire in the ensembles of Miles Davis.The Prestige album Workin’ was one of the first albums that I ever purchased, and the solos of Miles and Trane on the tracks ‘Trane’s Blues’ and ‘In… (more…)
I thought you might enjoy hearing a recording from my gig at the Nashville Jazz Workshop last week. The septet played the music of Thelonious Monk, and I got to share the lead honors with Denis Solee on Monk’s gorgeous ballad “Ruby My Dear.” Denis and I split up the melody and solos, so he starts off the tune, and… (more…)
Here’s the scoop on my upcoming performances in Nashville. This Saturday night, I will be playing with the rhythm and blues band the Dynagroove Allstars at the French Quarter Cafe. Dynagroove is a 9-piece band with catchy tunes and some funny song subjects. I believe this show is free and it starts at 8pm. This coming Tuesday night, I… (more…)