Collaborators on these recordings include Alex Ritz, Chris Mees, Isaac Sussman, Jon Parker, and Jordan Goldstein
Influences
Composers: Joni Mitchell, Kenny Wheeler, Dave Holland, Chris Cheek, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ben Allison, Stephen Sondheim, Henry Mancini, Donald Fagen, Jon Brion, Jim O'Rourke, Soweto Kinch, Wayne Shorter, Charles Mingus ------>
Musicians: Dave Holland, Chris Cheek, John Scofield, Roy Haynes, Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, Chet Baker, Booker Little, Sarah Vaughan, Prince, Joni Mitchell, Jeremy Enigk, Soweto Kinch, Quincy Jones, James Taylor, Donald Byrd, Jaco Pastorius, Jacky Terrasson, Squarepusher,
I have been composing since 2003. The majority of my pieces have been written for live groups, but recently I have expanded into production and thus into new genres.
"Untitled" features Jon Parker on Soprano, Isaac Sussman on piano, Chris Mees on bass and Alex Ritz on drums.
"Symmetry" features Jon Parke on alto, Chris Mees on bass and Alex Ritz on drums
"Something Less" features Isaac Sussman on piano, Chris Mees on bass and Alex Ritz on drums.
"186" features Jordan Goldstein on alto, Chris Mees on bass and Alex ritz on drums
"My Shining Hour" is a duet with me and pianist Sullivan Fortner, from late 2007.
"Oleo" was recorded live at Oberlin College with Sullivan Fortner, keys; Chris Mees, bass; Alex Ritz, drums.
yea i get back to the states on the 26th and it looks like you play twins on the 31st. are you just gonna be in dc for a night, or are you staying for a few days?
