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“His fluid playing, with its bracing block chords and long melodic lines, draws on a wide range of sources, from Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett to Oscar Peterson
and Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines.” – Jesse Hamlin, from Santa Clara Magazine
“This is like singing with Oscar Peterson; and I sang with Oscar, so I’m allowed to say that!” – Hilary Cole
I’m preparing a new program: “Madness and Ecstasy” – a tribute to Bud Powell and Chick Corea: Friday, April 3, 2020, Santa Clara University Music Recital Hall, 7:30 pm. Tickets are available here.
The Melody and Rhythm Sight-Singing texts are published and in classrooms!
Effective practice makes the musician, more than natural talent, raw effort, desire, a positive attitude, or 10,000 hours of ineffective practice. Read my essay on Characteristics of Effective Practice (as presented at the Jazz Education Network 2018 National Conference).
The Melody and Rhythm Sight-Singing texts are published and in classrooms!
I really enjoyed doing this interview for the Voices of Santa Clara Podcast: Jazz, Spirit, and Color
I am delighted to share Dancing with Blindness, a collaboration with videographer Vic Cooper of Open Floor International
Lecturer in Music at Santa Clara University
Teaching Artist with Avivo
Excited for the release of my first album, A Blues by Any Other Name
The Jazz Musicianship Book is now available!
Last updated November 2019.