I"m a freelance trumpet player in the NYC area; studied in Cincinnati & Manhattan School of Music - w/ Lew Soloff, Pat Harbison, Alan Siebert. Most influential teacher: Edward Treutel, who I took lessons from on & off throughout high school & college.
Became active in the latin scene in NYC & also many different big bands in the area, incl. Composers Big Band of Montclair, NJ and the Somers Dream Orchestra. Appeared on the Late Show w/ David Letterman; toured w/ international jazz/funk group Gotham.
Joined Dem Brooklyn Bums as the "new" swing scene heated up & was a member for about 5 years. Recorded on 3 CDs with the group: Step Up To The Plate, Bootlegged in Deutschland, and The Working Class Grind (Bat Pack Music). I've also appeared with many of the groups in that scene, including: the Blue Sarecens, the Flipped Fedoras, Jet Set Six, the Camaros, David Berger's Sultans of Swing, just to name a few.
Lately been appearing on the East Coast with indie rock group The Walkmen - look for their new recording called "You & Me" in August; I'm on a few tracks.Selected Recordings:
The Walkmen - "You & Me";
Dem Brooklyn Bums- see above!;
Dave Mullen and Butta – “Mahoney’s Way†;
Roxy Perry: “New York City Blues Queenâ€;
Kevin Brennan;
Sharon Jones & the Soul Providers (Desco Records);
Somers Dream Orchestra “A Midsummer’s Night Dreamâ€;
Gary Setzer and King Cadillac
