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On Tour with Spanish Harlem Orchestra
I’m grateful to be joining Spanish Harlem Orchestra on the northern leg of their 15th Anniversary tour: June 21st – Jazz Alley w/ Spanish Harlem Orchestra June 22nd – Jazz Alley w/ Spanish Harlem...
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New York & Philly with Orrin Evans and Captain Black Big Band
This past September I joined Orrin Evans and Captain Black Big Band for three days of joyful and rowdy music in New York, at Dizzy’s Coca Cola Club and in Philadelphia at Chris’ Jazz Cafe. The band...
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New Album Drops November 16th!!
“Romance Language,” my 11th album on Origin Records, drops on November 16th. Look for it everywhere good music is sold! My previous albums showcase what I do in a live performance – taking risks and...
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Celebrating Cannonball Adderley w/ Roy McCurdy & Cory Weeds
This January, I’m playing around the Northwest with Roy McCurdy and Cory Weeds, as they celebrate the release of the new album, Cannonball Adderley: Swingin’ In Seattle. The source of the new...
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Orrin Evans & Captain Black Big Band in Seattle
It’s been a long time coming, but Orrin Evans is finally bringing Captain Black Big Band to Seattle! I can’t wait to play the Royal Room with them and I hope you can be there too.
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Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival with Captain Black Big Band
Incredible and life-affirming music with the Captain Black Big Band at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival in June. Orrin Evans is one of the best band leaders out there and it’s a privilege to...
View ArticleOn The Closing Of Tula’s Jazz Club:
It’s taken me a while to collect my thoughts on the imminent closing of Tula’s Jazz Club. Here’s my best effort: I played my first gig at Tula’s Jazz Club in 1996. My brother and I had a band that...
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Earshot Jazz Festival “Friends From Philly!” Ocober 26th, 2019
On October 26th, I’ll be playing the Royal Room with a trio of incredible musicians from Philadelphia as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival. Joining me are bassist Mike Boone and his 14 year old son...
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NEW YEAR – NEW ALBUM!!
I’m pleased to announce that in March 2020 “Trumpet Ship,” my 12th album as a leader on Origin Records, (and my 1st vinyl LP!) will be released. Look for it everywhere good music is sold!
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THE TRUMPET SHIP HAS ARRIVED!
My new album, TRUMPET SHIP, is now available on Origin Records! In these trying and uncertain times, I encourage you to take a break and journey through time and space with me. Available on CD, LP or...
View ArticleNew Video!
Hi friends – take a look at my new video! I wrote this composition a while years back but always wanted to record a version where I play all the parts. Since we have plenty of time on our hands right...
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2020 Earshot Jazz Festival
Next Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 PM, I’ll be taking the stage at Seattle’s Town Hall Forum as part of the 2020 Earshot Jazz Festival. Joining me is the amazing Marc Seales on piano, master bassist...
View ArticleA PLAN FOR 2021
When the pandemic ends and quarantine restrictions ease, where will our jazz community get back into the swing of things? This is a question I have been asking myself for the past year. With no...
View ArticleSwinging Into Summer And Beyond
Join me on August 9th and 10th where I’ll be appearing with Ari Joshua’s band, featuring Delvon Llamar for two nights of funky music in the newly re-opened Jazz Alley. I’ll be back at Jazz Alley the...
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SEATTLE JAZZ FELLOWSHIP – OPENING THIS OCTOBER
On October 20th, the Seattle Jazz Fellowship will begin its series of “Fellowship Wednesdays” at Vermillion Art Bar and Gallery. You can learn more about the series and how you can support this...
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Fellowship on February 8th!
The newly formed Fellowship ‘Ceptet, a program of Seattle Jazz Fellowship, debuts February 8th. Join us – tickets available HERE.
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February 19th in Philly!
I’m taking part in “Philly Celebrates Lee Morgan” Saturday, February 19th at Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia. I’m joining Philadelphians Victor North, Vince Ector, Jonathan Michel, Luke O’Reilly and...
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LIVE FROM THE HEAT DOME
My new album “Live From The Heat Dome,” on Imani Records drops September 17th, 2022 featuring Orrin Evans, Ted Poor, Eric Revis, and special guests Skerik and Johnaye Kendrick. Look out! Catch us in...
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