Bio

I studied jazz in the late 80’s and early 90’s in Boston, culminating with studying with Charlie Banacosfor 3 years. I play mostly tunes from the Real Book. I can comp and improvevise over almost any chord changes and to almost any rhythm. My time is quite good, I studied percussion including Ghanian Rhythms while on Boston as well. I was in a band in Boston and played many gigs and then took a 20 year break to raise a family. The kids are grown now and so I would like to play with other musicians again. My playing is better than ever.

Influences

Thelonius Monk
Charlie Parker
Wayne Shorter
Chic Corea
Hernia Hancock
Miles Davis
Afro Cuban Jazz
African Rhythms
Bossa Nova
Antonio Carlos Jobim