Wichita Lineman and Ode to Josh
I realized during our performance at Lulu’s Downstairs that it was the last jazz performance for the Ascent Big Band of CSYSA for the 2023 High School Year. Just before …
Last of a Series of 5 Honor Bands
In the fall of 2022, I tried out for participation in all 5 honor bands for the city and state of Colorado. All City Jazz, All City Band, All State …
2023 Solo Performance CMHS
As member of the Symphonic Band at the CMHS, one is obligated to either perform a solo or at least as part of an ensemble in front of Judges. This …
Ascent Big Band at UCCS Ent Center
I had the privilege to perform a feature with the band at the full house of the Ent Center. Emjoy
Guest Playing with Ricky
I had the opportunity to play with Ricky Sweum at the Wild Goose Restaurant. The players from left to right are Joe Glassman, Jason Crowe, Ricky Sweum, and Tom Strombough.
All State Symphonic Orchestra
I thought you wouldn’t mind having some classical music to listen to. Here are two of the 5 pieces we played at Fort Collins under the direction of conductor John …
All State Jazz Honor Band
Just received the videos of the event at the Broadmoor. The event was on January 28, 2023. We performed five songs, here is Rush Hour Traffic
All City Honor Band
Just finished playing with the band with the best players selected from the city.
November Armadillo Ranch
This month, the jam session was led by Jason Crowe. I’ve played almost for 2 hours straight. Here are two
Armadillo Ranch Jam
Colin McAllister from UCCS and others from Pikes Peak Jazz are hosting a Jazz Jam session every 3rd Monday at Armadillo Ranch. I was playing three pieces. Here are the …
Something Classical
Never mind the occasional snarly sound from the piano where it was later discovered that a cat toy was laying across the strings.