Happy to announce the opening of Carousel at the Imperial Theater in NYC tonight. A wonderful 25 piece orchestra backing up an all star cast including Rosena M Hill Jackson.
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Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Monday nights
Monday night with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
Mon, Apr 16 @ 8:30PM
Village Vanguard, 178 7th Avenue South, New York, NY
Join our weekly gig at the Village Vanguard.
We will perform the compositions of Thad Jones, Bob Brookmeyer, Jim McNeely and others from our library of over 300 tunes!
Sets 8:30pm and 10:30pm. Door open 7:30
Age limit: All ages
Back stage at “Jesus Christ Superstar Live on NBC” with Andrew Lloyd Webber
Jesus Christ Superstar Live NBC back stage with Andrew Lloyd Webber
After performing with the live production of Jesus Christ Superstar on NBC Easter Sunday, I took a photo with the composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lord Andrew is a very gracious man.
Our 52nd Anniversary Week with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
Come on down and help us celebrate this great 52 year tradition! Please share this event with your friends and family! We’d love to see you there!
Performing in the pit at Hello Dolly on Broadway in NYC with a great section: Michael Boschen, and Chris Olness
Back at Hello Dolly on Broadway with an amazing all sub trombone section.
Buddy Rich Big Band at the Cutting Room NYC
I will Be performing with the Buddy Rich Big Band on Sunday, November 12, 2pm at the Cutting Room in NYC.
A Bronx Tale
Nice time substituting at A Bronx Tale last night. The regular let’s the subs use his Miraphone tuba, but I brought a Walter Sear tuba last night to see if it would be more comfortable. Both seemed fine, if anything, the Miraphone played with less resistance. I was able to produce more sound with less effort on the Miraphone as compared to the Walter Sear tuba.
Thanks to the fine musicians in the band: Perry Cavari, Kenny Beschia, Jamie Dauber, Smitty at the stick and playing piano, and everyone else. Hope to be back soon.
Miggiwa Miyajima big Band recording session rehearsal
Happy to be a part of this great recording.
At the Blue note this week with the Grammy winning Artist Paquito D’Rivera and the Dizzy Gillespie alumni all-star big band
Join us this week, July 18-23 at the Blue Note jazz club in New York City. Paquito D’Rivera leads an all-star big band of Dizzy Gillespie alumni and world-class jazz artists. We will be for performing some of Dizzy Gillespie’s most famous works as well as samba Jazz and Cuban jazz for your enjoyment.
Joining us for the set will be the Grammy nominated artist Roberta Gambarini singing some beautiful selections from the Dizzy Gillespie repertoire.
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra tonight at the Village Vanguard in NYC
Playing with the legendary Earl Gardner from the Saturday Nigt Live Band today at “A Bronx Tale” today!
Johnny Mathis and Sunset Blvd
Last night was an amazing experience playing with the legendary Johnny Mathis. What a PRO!! He sang his but off at the Westbury Theater.
I was in an all star band including these amazing trombonist; Jack Schatz and Charley Gordon. Pictured below.
Today I’m at Sunset Blvd. starring Glenn Close.
HAPPY SUNDAY!!
Great night at the Vanguard last night with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Tonight I’m at Beautiful, The Carole King Musical.
Hanging with Pharrell Williams at Yankee Stadium gig.
Hanging with Pharrell Williams at Yankee Stadium gig.
Nice gig at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn NY. Now I’m off to record at Sear Sound Studios in midtown as a guest soloist on Wayne Alpern’s CD.
A Bronx Tale tomorrow
I’ll be subbing at “A Bronx Tale” tomorrow for the matinée. The musical is better than the movie IMHO.
Rocking at Lion King tonight with the legendary Dean Plank.
Great night last night at the Village Vanguard with the vanguard Kazz Orhestra
Teaching at the Dalton School in NYC, and City College, then an evening subbing at the Broadway Musical, Sunset Blvd. starring Glenn Close
Wednesday was my first day of teaching at The Dalton School in NYC where I am now the trombone teacher.

My next student was up town at the City College New York where I have taught for 6 years now.

And finally I ended the night at Sunset Blvd. starring Glenn Close.