Tom Wolfe

I had planned to perform a duo recital with Ken Watters at the University of Alabama.  Shortly before, Hurricane Katrina struck and literally shook everyone up.  I knew several musicians in New Orleans and fortunately all were ok.  I was…

I was on my first sabbatical and sublet an apartment in New York City. While there, I went to concerts, jazz clubs and took private lessons with jazz artists. Here I am sitting in with Gene Bertoncini at his weekly…

Gene and Frank were gracious to visit with UA jazz majors for a Master Class. The three of us performed a concert in the Moody Concert Hall

In 1998, I was appointed a Jazz Ambassador for the United States Information Agency (USIA).  Under the auspices of this program, myself and Rick Condit (saxophone) toured five countries in Africa performing as a jazz duo.  Below is a few…