Artist description I am a saxophonist and composer based in the Columbus, Ohio area. My CD, Triptych, was released last year.

Music Style Jazz

Musical Influences Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Kenny Garrett, Sam Rivers, Dewey Redman, Keith Jarrett, Branford Marsalis, James Brown, Don Cherry, Ornette Coleman, classical music, Joe Lovano, Bill Frisell,

Artist History I graduated from the University of North Texas in 1998. I then recieved a Master's Degree from Ohio State in 2001. I am currently adjunct professor of music at Otterbein College and Ashland University.

Group Members My various groups utilize several members of the Columbus music scene. Frequent collaborators are: Stan Smith, Brett Burleson, and Tim Cummiskey on guitars; Pete Mills, Eddie Bayard on saxophones; Chris Haney, Dave Dewitt and Dean Hulett on bass; Dave Weinstock, James Gaiters, and Jerome Jennings on drums. My current group (searching for work) consists of myself, Brad Goode on trumpet, Dave Dewitt on bass, and Dave Weinstock on drums, and our repertoire is influenced by the Ornette Coleman groups of the 50's, 60's, and 70's as well as performing several originals.

Instruments saxophone

Albums Triptych, available at Cojazz.com

Additional Info I am currently appearing with Pete Mills' Momentum on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the 5:01 Jazz Bar in Columbus. www.501jazzbar.com

Location Columbus, OH - USA

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