Hey,
Thanks for checking in. I’ve decided to take a moment to thank anyone and everyone who has checked this site, bought a CD, caught one of my shows or talked to me during a break. Over the past few years I’ve had the opportunity to speak to people from all parts of the country and beyond. To all, thanks for listening.
Spring has arrived (though it may not feel like it) and the Saturday afternoon shows at The Old Firehouse Winery will begin on May 3rd. Other spring and summer shows will be updated on the schedule page. There are a few new venues this year.
In addition to the solo performances, I’m involved with a couple of new projects this year. First, with the help of long time friends and fellow musicians Jim Fuller and Pete LeMay, the BlueJazz Jam has been born. This has become a great little jam session where many local musicians join in to create improv versions of jazz and blues classics as well as impromptu numbers. Currently we are jamming twice a month on Thursdays at Marg-Gs. This is a new location for entertainment now open on Golf Drive, just off the strip in Geneva on the Lake. Last week we had 17 different musicians join in. It is a lot of fun and the music is unbelievable. Again, watch the schedule for dates. We may be adding locations as well.
Also, I’ve been invited by the North Coast Voice magazine to write a column entitled “What about Jazz”. In this article, I have the opportunity to talk about many different aspects of the local jazz scene, among other things. My main purpose is to introduce the readers to the many musicians and clubs that support the jazz genre. I am discovering that there is a real interest in the many types of jazz that are available from Cleveland to Erie. So pick up a copy of “The Voice”, it is available at many locations along the lake and it’s Free.
One last note, John Luttrelle and I are currently working on the third CD. As always, Pete LeMay is doing the drum work and Kris Nicholas is playing Bass on most of the tracks. We hope to have it completed later this year. I’ll keep you posted.