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all in a day’s work

Who said gigging would slow down for me once I started spending more time in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio? Even when I’m not traveling, it can get pretty busy. On this long day of gigging I started with a pair of rock and roll church services at the Heritage Church, followed by an hour [ READ MORE ]

A Christian Among Jews

I’ve always said that if you give me $1,000 I’ll stand naked in the middle of Times Square. Why not? It takes money, in part, to make the world go around, and, especially if you’re a creative musician, money can help you produce your art. So many musicians just don’t get it. And I’m not [ READ MORE ]

Farewell Kenny Banks Jr.!

21 year-old Kenny Banks Jr. is one of my favorite pianists. I’ve had the immense pleasure of working with him alongside Cedric Easton (drums) and Hamilton Hardin (keys), every Wednesday at Dick’s Den for the past couple months. This next Wednesday, February 10, will be his last regular appearance in Columbus before he leaves town [ READ MORE ]

(Video) NYC creative string stars play Motian poetry w Joel Harrison

Feels like coming home whenever I get to play with a group like this, featuring today’s loosely compiled “downtown” NY string quartet. Joel Harrison composes all kinds of music, but he’s distinguished as one of the hippest composers/bandleaders to persistently seek out string players , along with modern jazz rhythm sections, to play his music. [ READ MORE ]

Stephanie Nilles (video)

Stephanie Nilles will be headlining at Dick’s Den on January 20th Stephanie Nilles is a Bad Ass. Not only do I respect and enjoy her talent and creativity, but I admire her for being fearless in the way she lives her life and pursues her art.   She/her music has been described  as, “Ella Fitzgerald beating [ READ MORE ]

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