Swing Time – The Musical
I’ve enjoyed playing several shows with Mike Thornton’s (of Capitol Steps) production called Swing Time, which takes place in a radio studio during the second World War. The cast of 3 couples […]
Blog
-
-
Jazz Festival in Breda, NL
Happily stumbled across the Breda Jazz Festival today! It was set up in the old downtown area, all outdoors and free. There were 16 stages, each packed with listeners holding […]
-
Making a Solo Piano Jazz Setlist
For my regular weekend gig I play about an hour of jazz standards (mostly) as background music at a restaurant while people eat dinner. After making setlists for weddings, Christmas […]
-
Wedding Music
Some brides and grooms know exactly what wedding music they want to have played for their ceremony … and others are focused on the millions of other details that go […]
-
Automated Jazz Band App
I’ve always had a hard time practicing rootless voicings in my left hand. I have no problem playing them with my right hand, but when playing with a bassist the […]
-
Karmin opens their tour at the Baltimore Soundstage
We were there! One week ago today. There was lots of lights, colors, dancing, jumping, pzazz, spunk, and best of all – good music by real musicians. The bassist, Andrew […]
-
Real Pianos at the Tabard Inn
The Tabard Inn is a special place. The dark corners, overstuffed cozy furniture, period decorations, and real fireplace (you know, actually burning real wood) make it feel like you’ve stepped […]
-
Extracurricular Music at John Adams in Alexandria
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and John Adams Elementary School are launching a program of music education inspired by el Sistema, which has enriched the lives of thousands of children […]
-
Piano at the Cosmos Club
I had the pleasure of playing again for the Brattle Group’s DC office. This year, the party was held at DC’s Cosmos Club – a very elegant and respected Washington […]
-
Wedding Pianist: 2013 Review
Wedding Pianist: 2013 Review This was definitely my busiest year playing piano for weddings. In 2013, I had the privilege of helping everything run smoothly as couple after couple committed […]