Grew up in Washington DC, studied with Dr. George Ross, Andrew White and Stanley Turrentine. Moved to New York to attend Manhattan School of Music and studied with Dick Oatts. After graduation toured/performed with Steely Dan (1996 & 2000), Village Vanguard Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, Jane Monheit. Also recorded eight CDs to worldwide acclaim on the Steeplechase record label. Other recordings as a sideman on the Verve, Sunnyside, and Seaside labels.
In continuing our 'Applause for a cause' campaign, our next shows will be a 2-night extravaganza with Jukebox Heroes Live at the Snug Harbor Music Hall (Staten Island) back by popular demand on November 21 and 22! It'll be hosted by Brooklyn's own Joe Causi and WCBS FM's own Bob Shannon!! We're supporting Autism with this show, so please spread the word and get your tickets now. Ultimately, we will be on tour with our 'Applause for a cause' campaign supporting all causes across the country. For the best seats, email iknowdaguy@ymail.com. TICKETS ARE IN! Thank you for your support!
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Guess what?! We have FINALLY posted our full album! check it out! I REALLY think u'll like it! If you like it- let us know! You can purchase each song online for only 1$ a song at www.charetta.com
My first Cd "Blue Like A Jazz Note" has just been released and is now available for purchase from my site. This album represents the culmination of years of hard work and a dream that has been alive in me from my earliest days. It includes 15 great jazz standards by some of the world's greatest composers. I hope you'll come and have a listen.
Hey bud, great to see you. I actually made I myspace account just so I could actually type something here!
I always trace my musical development back to Blair and the days of you playing ballads such as "Misty" then "Round Midnight" then "My One and Only Love", you rocked then and you still rock now. I hope your love for the instrument continues to inspire others as it did me. Whenever you are in the MD area, my wife and I would welcome you to skip the hotel and stay with us. I'll send you my info later. We have a band that plays once a week for a very small crowd, you'd knock them dead.
I just wanted to say thank you for being a friend of mine. I posted 2 new songs and a few new pictures. When you get a moment please go to my page and check them out. I love all feedback so leave a comment and let me know what you think. Also check back daily because there are tons of new things that will be posted shortly. Thanks again.
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