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"Welcome!"
Thanks for visiting ...
As a Professional freelance Musician on the West Coast of Canada, Local 145 (Vancouver, BC), I welcome you to my Website!
I boast a six octave range and have performed all genres of music - from Jazz, Dixieland, R&B, Orchestral to Latin, you name it, I've played it!
My horn is a "KING 3-B Concert", purchased new, accompanying and complimented by, a preferred Californian made "BENGE" gold plated mouthpiece.
I've played and marched in hundreds of Parades in Canada as well as at Festivals and Military tattoos in the US and in England where we were often awarded "First Place" in the Marching Band category.
My Jazz Solos are all improvised - so they're never exactly the same twice!
I have competed in numerous Kiwanis Festivals throughout the years.
A Music Scholarship furthered my Studies at College.
"I respect and acknowledge the precise and legitimate accuracy of reading CLASSICAL Music -whilst at the same time, enjoying the diversified, less restrictive characteristic borders and freedom of improvisational techniques - depicting the uniquely personalized expressions of my interpretation in reading and performing JAZZ!"
I assembled a rehearsal Jazz Band in 1987 and played in a Concert Band on the North Shore performing First chair, Solo / Lead in both, for 21 years.
Many compliments have been bestowed upon me for having a " definitively unique, beautiful, rich and full Sound!"
"... Smooth and Mellow Legato to Articulated Staccato and Lip Trills ... "
"From the lowest 'juiciest' pedal tone to the highest notes imaginable -whatever the style, whatever the range or rhythm, a sound you can feel, with seemingly endless stamina ... !"
"Without being too narcissistic, I truly appreciate the comments!"
I love this business and although Studio work is great, I thoroughly enjoy performing "Live" in front of enthusiastic audiences! "It's very exhilarating!"
I have performed at various Gala Festivities and Events in Shopping Centre Malls, in Pit Orchestras, Hotel Grand Ballrooms, Street Celebrations, The Orpheum, The Queen Elizabeth and Centennial Theatres, University Concerts, Vintage Car Rallies, Private functions at Whistler Mountain, aboard The Royal Hudson and at Public Markets throughout Metro Vancouver.
"Music is very much a part of my life!"
I hope this website will keep you 'Tuned In' with me at both VancouverJazz.com and Canadian Jazz Sites as well!
I am also a proud member of The Musicians Page Community ...
in addition to being a member of The Planet Music ...
And, also a member of The Producers Corner !
I also belong to a Music Industry Network known as NuMuBu !
You can always stay connected and 'in the loop' with me on Facebook !
And of course, in Business, I'm always 'plugged-in' to Linkedin !
"Check Them Out!"
"I appreciate that you were able to 'Slide-On-Over'!"
You can reach me at 604.986.7779 , by fax 604.924.5255
I look forward to hearing from you!
You can also contact me at my e-mail address:
