James Baldwin described his first novel, Go Tell It On the Mountain, as “the book I had to write if I was ever going to write anything else.” That sentiment deeply resonates with me. It’s been a long time since I last posted a blog article. Reflecting on why I let…
After a yearlong association with the Hartford Jazz Orchestra – composing, arranging and performing – leaving was a tough decision, fraught with mixed emotions.
Three years ago I wrote down the goal of either starting or finding a regularly performing big band that would play my music. I’m so pleased to be given this opportunity with the Hartford Jazz Orchestra. And succeeding the great Don Trenner is an honor I don’t take lightly. We…