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Bryan

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About Me

Greetings! I've been playing the saxophones since I was 12 years old. I grew up in a musical home and learned to play piano and guitar at an early age. I love and live for music. I've been blessed with the opportunity here in Madison, Wisconsin to really pursue my musical adventures (see my blog at groovology.com) .

I play saxophones for Clyde Stubblefield's band . In addition to our booked gigs, we play every Monday night at the King Club in Madison (check it out--it's one of the best Monday night music experiences you'll find!). Playing with the Original Funky Drummer is a dream I could never imagine, but was certainly called to in my life's journey. Maceo Parker and the JB Horns were a huge influence on me growing up. Playing with James Brown's original drummer is a dream come true and something I give thanks for each time we play!<>

But Madison has other great artist surprises! It turns out I live down the street from Roscoe Mitchell, a seminal avant-garde saxophone artist and founding member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago . Roscoe is an awesome guy! I study with him when I can and I play tenor sax in an informal sax quartet that meets each weekend. As a friend called it, it's saxophone boot camp!

So that's a little bit about me. I've lived in Madison now for almost five years and it really is a great place to be. It's a town that offers a rare combination of art, intellect, partying, cultural awareness, health and recreation. It's just right for me! Thanks for checking in...

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I just returned from Scotland where I caught up and played with The Funkmasters (Jab'o Starks, Fred Wesley, Clyde Stubblefield) and special guest, Bernie Worrell. Damn! Life is good! Thank you, Lord! After that, there's no one left I'd like to meet.

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