Below you will find many examples of my writing and performing in a variety of settings and styles. For multiple items, the player will play them in sequence or you may skip to other tracks by using the navigation buttons in the player as shown here:
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Every year for the past few years, I have recorded a Christmas carol as a way of sharing my first love and passion – music – with my friends and family. This year, it’s What Child is This. Enjoy!
What Child Is This
Here’s a couple more…
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas • Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem • The Christmas Song
SONG FOR MIKE
Michael Brecker died on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at age 57 from leukemia and I feel like a little piece of me has died as well. Funny, in that I knew Michael only from afar, having met him on several occasions at his gigs and through mutual friends. I knew (and know) his music on a much more intimate level. I have spent the better part of 25 years trying to figure out what the hell he was doing. And more pressingly, HOW the hell he was doing it! As a saxophonist, he was unequalled and truly was the logical extension of ‘Trane. I think there are few that would argue the technical genius of Michael’s saxophone or EWI playing. I can’t imagine many would argue his melodic lyricism or his poignant, cryingly vocal sound. He was certainly unmistakable and everything he touched seemed to take on a mysticism and magic. He definitely had “that” gift, however it is defined…
I wrote and recorded this piece in honor of Michael.
FILM & TV
I have always enjoyed composing for a variety of mediums and have on occasion written for film and television. The tracks here were written for the 2006 CBS Master’s Golf Tournament and represent some of my writing for orchestra.
Grand Prix Du Nom • Herald To Victory • Ride of Greybeard
NEW YORK HORNS
New York Horns is a horn section I started with my great friend and business partner, Chris Anderson. We’ve been making music together for over 15 years, and have written, recorded and performed together for dozens of projects, albums, live performances and for our own enjoyment and pleasure. Here’s several examples of different kinds of things we do as a writing, performing and producing team:
Tunnel Vision – EP – Our debut EP from 1999. One of the most downloaded and distributed music projects during mp3.com’s heyday in the late 90′s.
Tunnel Vision • Fuego • Miles From Chicago • Bring That Friend of Yours
PRODUCTION MUSIC VOL 1: Brass Kickers
Hit Me • Miles At The Improv • Strip Search • Chicago Night Live • Here’s Rosie • Southern Halftime • Swingin’ Sands • Book Em’ Danno • Jennifer’s Grammy Dress • Gypsy Cab • Club Nueva York • Dribble On Myself • Just A Gay Caballero • ‘Sup Wit’ Dat.
PRODUCTION MUSIC VOL 2: Jockumentary
Jockumentary • Slapshot • Backseat Cheerleader • Do The Rave • Smackdown • Lockerroom • Breaking News • Full Metal Jock • Acid Rain Delay • Dribble On Myself
GROUP THERAPY
In the late 90′s I spent quite a bit of time touring and performing with a New York band called Joe Gallant’s Illuminati. I met some very creative and interesting people through the band and started GROUP THERAPY to explore our common musical interests.
Um…Would You Mind • Better Days • Eye For An Eye • Huh? • Huh? (Alternate) • Little One
I'm a musician, composer and lifelong wanderer. I am currently on tour with the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, Memphis. See the Events list below for cities and dates.
