Michael Brecker is my biggest Saxophone influence

With saxophone, I’m confident in my ability to teach a strong ear, and the ability to jump into most any musical scenario, with most bands.

I was self-taught, up until my college audition. Then I went through a rigorous practice regiment to get to the level of my peers. Ultimately becoming first-chair in every ensemble and a successful touring/recording musician!

My tenor is a Yanagisawa T992 from the 90s with an aftermarket sterling silver neck, and a vintage Meyer NY hard rubber mouthpiece (refaced), my alto is a Conn "Naked Lady" from the 60s, Baritone is also a yanagisawa!

My willingness to slow things down and relax into hours-long sessions, also the focus of starting each practice session with some free-play.

The saxophone, specifically tenor, is one of the closest sounding to the natural human voice, which is what makes it so enticing to the human ear. In my opinion, it's one of the most (if not THE most) expressive instruments available. It is, after all, an almost direct extension of the voice!

I’m great with children!

Playing all over the world! But without a doubt the best show was in Madrid, to 4000 very attentive and excited fans. When the audience is tapped in- that's the greatest feeling in the world.

I played a pop-up show with Steven Tyler once as a 12-year-old, but I think the largest audience was at a festival next to Fenway Park- the whole street was packed as far as I could see

Probably "A Love Supreme"

Getting outside, exploring. It's hugely important for me to have time outside (it also influences creativity)

Jazz, Rock, Pop, Reggae, Alternative, Neo-soul, Country

Recorded on "Medicaid Fraudd Dogg" with PFunk; Toured with Country artist Stephanie Quayle, Reggae artist Mishka, Played shows with Kendell Marvell, Recorded for artists such as Buck Raines, ggwendolyn, show with Jimmy Buffett

Graduated with honors and a Bachelors in Jazz Studies from Florida State University, lead tenor in FSU Jazz ensemble and Small group

Hiking, Running, Surfing, Car repair

With saxophone, I’m confident in my ability to teach a strong ear, and the ability to jump into most any musical scenario, with most bands.