Welcome to my website & thank you for stopping by…
I am happy and grateful to be involved in these creative endeavors that are my passions, and feel truly fortunate for the opportunity to share them with you all.
My journey through the passageways of the jazz experience has been, and continues to be one of joy and discovery.
In the course of following my heart, I have played hundreds of gigs ranging from the sublime to the absurd, and have spent countless hours practicing, studying, listening, transcribing, reading, and haunting the dark cellars of the New York City Jazz experience.
It all leads to you, the valued listener, and to this opportunity to share my experiences with you via our treasured art form.
Please avail yourself of the offerings contained in this site, and don't hesitate to e-mail me with comments and suggestions...
Summertime in NYC - as beautiful as the song that celebrates it...Some lovely outdoor concerts, and Hudson River cruise events have made it even better!
The 'JG3', my trio with bandmates Aldo Perez-bass, and Keith Dorgan-drums, is hot & swinging, with new musical offerings in the works, so please stay tuned. We look forward to seeing you in the clubs.
Additionally I have been recording quite a bit for legendary producer/composer Leigh Crizoe. It is an honor and pleasure to play his wonderful songs. My fellow musicians on these recordings are the creme de la creme of the music world.
I have been having a wonderful time teaching the talented and dedicated guitar students I am privileged to work with here in NYC. It is an amazing, and energizing experience to work with individuals committed to their personal musical development, and the development of the music in general. Many of my students specialize in jazz, which at times encompasses the study of other genres such as classical, blues, and traditional folk music. One of the joys in my life is to work with students of any level, in any genre, who are enthusiastic about the discovery of music. I encourage anyone interested, to contact me by phone or email to discuss their musical goals. (info on ‘Contact’ page of this site)
I am compiling a selection from the many compositions I wrote for my column in Just Jazz Guitar magazine, for publication in a music book format. From 1999 until it's demise in 2016, I contributed an original musical piece for each issue, written with the jazz guitarist in mind. JJG was an essential jazz journal and I consider it both an honor and a privilege, to have been a part of this fine publication - above all it was a labor of love. FYI, you can read an extended interview with me from Just Jazz Guitar Magazine, conducted by Brandon Bernstein in the ‘Reviews’ section of this site.
As we head into 'Autumn In New York' 2023, I look forward to the happy continuation of sharing the music I love with you all!
