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About Me

Thanks for stumbling upon my page. Perhaps there is something here of interest to you. Maybe my story or possibly my pain. This is where it begins.I am a percussionist. I began playing 39 years ago. I am still learning how to play. My resume might make it look as if I am good. I am only adequate. I am still learning my instrument. I am a percussionist.I went to school. I was not a good student. My favorite classes were English and music. I learned two things in school: haiku and how to recognize the overtone system when you compose, listen, play, or sing.In a way, music is my life. It keeps me going from one day to the next. It is a gift and at times a curse.The pleasure of performing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pasadena Symphony, and Les Grands Ballet has certainly been a dream come true. These experiences have made my life wonderful and joyous. Working with these groups provides me with an opportunity to continue to learn and to get better.My CD is now finished and is titled "Songs of the Diaspora": Music for Percussion and Tuba. It is available at CD BABY.com

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Other musicians, percussionists, photographers, and tennis players. As well as interesting people who have a story to tell.

My Blog

Women

Sometimes I see women that are so attractive that I have to bite my bottom lip to maintain a facsimile of composure.
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:56:00 GMT

Percussion: piatti as I play them

Try to remain relaxed in the arms and shoulders for loud sounds. Imitate the long tones of the tuba or French horns. A good attack requires concentration and follow through after the cymbals are...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:33:00 GMT

Indulge Your Dependencies

"If you can't subdue your dependencies, indulge them."
Posted by on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 01:29:00 GMT

Enjoy life: watch the clouds

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Posted by on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 01:27:00 GMT

I have a tower fetish

I have a fetish for the Watts Towers. Can't help it. Have had one for about forty years. Now you know.
Posted by on Tue, 29 May 2007 22:51:00 GMT

Songs of the Diaspora

I encouraged you to check out my latest release available at cdbaby.com
Posted by on Tue, 29 May 2007 22:21:00 GMT

James Brown

James Brown has transitioned and left a remarkable impact on the world. He made music simple and complex at the same and was a dynamic performer. When I was in the Army I was stationed at Ft. Go...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 19:14:00 GMT

Handwritting on the Wall

When I left high school I decided to never again write in cursive. My penmanship was poor and I was embarrased by the look of my hand writting. Sometime in 1973 I began to ...
Posted by on Sat, 20 May 2006 00:05:00 GMT

Coachella 2006

One of the pleasures of being a father is fulfilling the repsonsibilities associated with the title. Thus, for the past eighteen years I have been called upon to fly kites, help research term pa...
Posted by on Mon, 01 May 2006 02:21:00 GMT

Unconditonal Love

Sunday, March 5, about 9:00 a.m. I am driving north on the Long Beach Freeway to a recording session. My cell phone rings and I see that my wife is calling me from home. I answer, never su...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Apr 2006 01:39:00 GMT