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My June plans will take me to the Midwest states of Montana, Colorado, Nebraska, and Iowa. I was last in the Midwest in 2016 to perform at South Dakota State University and it’s been too long!

My first stop on my summer travels will be Billings, Montana. I’m looking forward to playing four shows with some amazing local musicians.

On Saturday, June 16th, I will be at Thirsty Street Brewing Company from 7-9pm. I’ll be joining the Big Sky Trio, with Erik Olson on piano, Parker Brown on bass, and Keller Paulson on drums for the night. I’ve known these guys for several years, and I’m so glad to join them for this evening of collaboration. They recently released their debut album, “Short Stories“. There’s no cover charge for this show.

On Sunday, June 17th, Father’s Day, I will be playing at Walker’s Grill from 7-10pm. I’ve played Walker’s Sunday evening Jazz series several times over the years, and I’m so happy to be back in their space. I will be joined by Craig Hall on guitar, Parker Brown on bass, and Keller Paulson on drums for the evening. There’s no cover charge for this show.

On Tuesday, June 19th, I will be the featured musical act at a fundraising event for the nonprofit organization Angela’s Piazza. I’m looking forward to raising funds for this amazing organization that provides educational services and support groups to women in the Billings area. The fundraiser will be held at Craft Local from 6:30-9pm. Tickets are $10. Joining me for the evening will be Alex Nauman on guitar, Parker Brown on bass, and Keller Paulson on drums.

On Wednesday, June 20th, I will be a part of the Parker Brown Trio for a private event.

After a week in Billings I’ll head south to Denver Colorado to spend some time with my family and play a duo show with singer-songwriter Tobi D’Amore at the Crooked Stave Taproom on Monday, June 25th. Tobi and I have been performing together since 2013, when I started playing with his indie rock band The Bone Chimes. We’ll play a night of original songs and jazz standards.

Starting on June 26th my travels will take me to Nebraska, where I’ll spend three nights playing in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska.

On Wednesday, June 27th, I will be playing at Jambo Cat in Omaha, Nebraska from 7:30-10:30pm. Jambo Cat has live jazz five nights a week and has revitalized the live jazz scene in Omaha. Shawn Bell will join me for the evening on trombone. I met Shawn when I attended the Betty Carter residency at the Kennedy Center back in 2007! Mitch Towne, who was the pianist on my first recording, “Half Past”, will be on organ, and Mike Roe will be on the drums for the night. There is a $5 cover charge for this show.

On Thursday, June 28th, I will head west to Lincoln, Nebraska to perform at the Boiler Brewing Company from 8-10pm. I will be joined by Andrew Janak on saxophone, Mitch Towne on organ, and Mike Roe on drums. There is a $15 cover charge for this show.

On Friday, June 29th, I will head back to Omaha for the night and perform at collaborative art space OutrSpaces from 8-10pm. For this show I will be joined by Cubby Phillips on guitar, Bobby Scharmann on bass, and John Evans, who was a part of my last Midwest tour in 2015 on drums. This show has a $15 cover. The percussion ensemble “Flat Water Trio” will perform an opening set.

After this week in Nebraska, I’ll head north on Saturday, June 30th to play my final show of this tour at Vangarde Arts in Sioux City, Iowa from 8-11pm. Vangarde Arts is an energetic nonprofit organization that has been a major promoter of the arts within the Sioux City area. I last performed there in 2015 with Marcus Lewis and his quartet. They recently moved into a new performing arts space in downtown Sioux City, and it promises to be an incredible night of music. I will be joined by Pete Fucinaro on saxophone, Mitch Towne on organ, and Dana Murray on drums, who also was the drummer on my first recording “Half Past”. There is a $10 cover for this show.

If you’re in the Midwest come out to see a show!

I will join Kyle Saulnier and his Awakening Orchestra for a concert on Sunday, April 29th. At St. John’s Lutheran Church, 81 Christopher Street, in Manhattan’s West Village from 3:30 to 6:00pm. More information here.

My April 2018 email newsletter is available here!

 

I am excited to return to the Cornelia Street Cafe on Tuesday, April 17th.  My quartet will perform one set, at 9:30pm.  Joining me for the evening will be David Juarez on guitar, Perrin Grace on bass, and Eric Reeves on drums.  There is a $10 cover and $10 minimum for this set.  Reservations can be made over the phone at 212.989.9319.

 

 

 

My trio will be back at The Dead Poet (450 Amsterdam Avenue) on Tuesday April 3rd as part of their Lamplight Sessions, from 7:30-9:30pm.

I will be joined by Dave Juarez on guitar and Jeff Koch on bass.

I will be joining Eric Reeves’ trio on Tuesday February 13th for an evening of traditional jazz at Halyards, in Gowanus Brooklyn (406 3rd Avenue), from 8 to 10pm. No cover or minimum.

I will be joining Kyle Saulnier and his Awakening Orchestra for a concert in Boston at the New England Conservatory on Sunday October 22nd, at 4pm. More details about this concert can be found here.

My trio will be performing at the Dead Poet (450 Amsterdam Avenue) on Tuesday September 19th as part of their “Lamplight Sessions” live music series, from 7:30-9:30pm. With Jeff Koch on bass and Chris Smith on drums.

I will be joining Kyle Saulnier and his Awakening Orchestra for a concert at Shapeshifter Lab on Thursday August 3rd. Endless Field is on at 7pm, with the Awakening Orchestra on for the second set around 8pm.

I will be joining the Bone Chimes for an acoustic set at the Dead Poet (450 Amsterdam Avenue) on Tuesday July 18th as part of their “Lamplight Sessions” live music series, from 7:30-9:30pm.

The Bone Chimes has released a new 5 track EP of original songs, and I am proud to have been a part of it. You can check out the tracks on itunes here.

Earlier this year I collaborated with Brooklyn based pop-folk artist Souveneer on their track “Think You Through”. The track is now available on soundcloud here.

I will be joining the Bone Chimes at New York’s Mercury Lounge on Tuesday May 30th at 9:15pm.  Peter Wise is on at 7pm and Em & The Fates at 8pm.  Tickets and more info available here.

I will be joining Kyle Saulnier and his Awakening Orchestra for a concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church, at 81 Christopher Street, on Thursday April 20th. Starting at 7:30pm, the concert will consist of two sets, and tickets are $10. More info about this performance is available here.

Marcus Lewis will present a set of his big band compositions on Thursday, March 23rd, at Shapeshifter Lab (18 Whitwell Place) in Brooklyn. There is a $10 cover charge at the door for this double bill night. Ethan Helm and his quartet are on at 7pm, and Marcus’ Big Band, including myself, will take the stage at 8:15pm. I am so excited to be a part of this night of music, and hope you can join us.

I will be joining the Sugar Hill Trio for a performance at the Hudson Hotel’s Library Bar, 358 West 58th Street, on Tuesday March 14th. Two sets, 8:30 and 10:30pm. Tickets available here. Their debut recording, “The Drive”, is available here.

I will be joining the Sugar Hill Trio for a performance at the Hudson Hotel, 358 West 58th Street, on Tuesday March 7th. Two sets, 8:30 and 10:30pm. Tickets available here.

I will be joining the David White Jazz Orchestra for a concert on Sunday December 20th at the Full Gospel Assembly of Brooklyn at 4pm.