Hello to all, Happy New Year to everyone! I am hoping for a great 2009 not only for myself, but for everyone of you guys and gals. I'm sure things will be great.

I recently added a new member to my working band. A old buddy of mine growing up in the NYC. Trumpeter Jean Caze has been super busy doing big moves in the jazz scene. Having won the 2004 and 2006 Trumpet Guild Jazz Competition, then as many of you may know was 2nd place in the 2007 Monk Trumpet competition.

Well, this new group will be doing 2 shows in this month, the first being in NYC on January 22 at the great jazz club SMALLS here in NYC. Show starts at 9 p.m

The other show will take place January 30th, and I am really excited for. Hartford, CT is what I consider a second home.

I am honored to be doing a show at The Studio @ Billlngs Forge which is located at 563-565 Broad St., near the Firebox Restaurant. Admission: $10, adults; $7, students.

The Curtis Brothers are also on the shows, and will actually be on the next 4 shows at least. So Stay tuned for more events!

Please come and support live jazz if you can!

Hartford Courant Article on Performance