As a member of New Orleans Straight Ahead, led by saxophonist Devin Phillips, Eric and fellow bandmates Mark DiFlorio and Andrew Oliver participated in The Rhythm Road, American Music Abroad program under the auspices of the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. In November 2007 they embarked on a month-long tour of five countries in Central and Western Africa not regularly visited by American musicians.
Currently, Eric is highly sought after among Portland jazz professionals and is also gaining national recognition. He is often seen performing with Northwest luminaries including Darrell Grant, Alan Jones, Ben Darwish, and Andrew Oliver. He is frequently recognized for his harmonically innovative solos, driving rhythms, and superb sense of time.
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11/07 - Live at The Cave in Portland, OR with the Geof Bradfield Quartet:
Geof Bradfield, tenor saxophone
Darrell Grant, piano
Matt Jorgenson, drums
and myself.
Wade in the Water from Ron Margolis on Vimeo .
9/08 - In Kauai, Hawaii with Devin Phillips and New Orleans Straight Ahead:
Devin Phillips, tenor saxophone
Andrew Oliver, piano
Randy Rollofson, drums
and myself.