I am excited to share that my newly commissioned work, Helicopters, is now available for purchase and download through my web store; check the listing to learn more, listen to the piece, and preview the score!
I'm incredibly proud and excited to share that I’ve joined the artist roster for Antoine Courtois and Buffet Crampon!
It is an honor to be part of such a prestigious family of musicians and to represent brands with a rich tradition of craftsmanship, excellence, and innovation. I'm grateful for this opportunity and look forward to this next chapter and all that lies ahead!
I am excited to share the I have recently finished a new work for trombone ensemble that will receive its world premiere performance during this summer’s Kansas City Trombone Workshop. “Helicopters” was commissioned for this year’s workshop, and is inspired by the gentle, spiraling descent of the seeds of the maple tree—commonly called “helicopters” for the way they spin through the air.
The piece will premiere on July 20th during this year’s finale performance for the KC Trombone Workshop, and will be available for purchase and download on my website following the premiere.
To learn more and register for the 2025 Kansas City Trombone Workshop, click here.
Honored to have been voted Kansas City’s Favorite Jazz Trombonist in the 2022 KC Jazz Ambassadors JAM Awards! It was a privilege to even be nominated, and I am humbled by everyone’s support!
More music on the way, stay tuned…
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January 22, 2023
Had the unbelievable opportunity to experience Hadestown from both the audience and the stage this weekend!
Yesterday’s matinee performance was absolutely unbelievable. Beautiful. Emotional. Just, incredible.
We got home from the show, and while I was getting a little trombone time in, my phone rang. By total happenstance it was the creative team from Hadestown, needing a last-minute sub for the evening performance. I got in the car and headed right back to the KC Music Hall, got backstage, met the team, then had about 30 minutes to look through the book before curtain. We did the show and it went great! Everyone was abundantly kind and it was just an unbelievable experience. I returned for one more show this afternoon, and once again, it was a powerful, moving, and wonderful experience that will stick with me forever. Just, wow!
To the band, cast, crew, and creative team of the North American tour of Hadestown, thank you for letting me be a part of your family for a couple days. I raise my cup to you!
This past August, a group of us recorded our parts from our home studios for this tremendous big band project - I had the privilege of playing lead trombone! With musicians from across the country, this was quite an undertaking; only the bass and drums were tracked together in Southern California. However, listening to this wonderful recording, you’d never know! You’d think we were all in the same studio, playing as one!
Featuring compositions and arrangements by Arthur White and the legendary Randy Brecker, this is definitely an album worth checking out. The charts are wonderful, the band sounds amazing, and the soloists are terrific across the board.
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This is also the second big band project I’ve been able to be a part of with Randy Brecker. When I was at DePaul, we recorded Dearborn Station - Live at the Jazz Showcase. If you haven’t checked that out, it’s also worth a listen.
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Grateful for the opportunity to meet and make music with so many wonderful people!
Enjoy this one-hour program of holiday classics performed by Zen Brass, presented by Carrizozo Music, Inc.
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A few months ago, my quintet recorded a performance for JCCC’s Jazz at Noon Series. The video of our performance is now available to watch. You can find other performances in the JCCC Jazz at Noon Series here.