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Quincy Jones, Duo Pianos w/John Toomey, Lionel Hampton Jazz w/Katie Thiroux
2016 started off with a bang in NYC with Quincy Jones and Co...and continued on to the west coast. Many thanks to the good folks at...
Feb 3, 20161 min read
The Best of Jazz: USA and Europe Tours, Blue Note Milano and Brian McCarthy's "Better Angels of our Nature" & the Monk Gala with Quincy Jones
Here we are again! This is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year. With all the tragedy and turmoil occurring around the world, I...
Nov 9, 20152 min read
Euro Tour Part Deux
Greetings! I hope September treated you well wherever you might have been. I was fortunate enough to experience the Fall weather, along...
Oct 1, 20151 min read


Dedication CD: NYC Release Party
DEDICATION Liner Notes: "When first conceptualizing this project, I realized there was so much for which I am extremely grateful. It was...
Feb 16, 20152 min read


KOKO makes Oscar Shortlist!
Hope this finds everyone well. Keep On Keepin' On will be showing in my hometown on December 20 and 21 at The Naro Expanded Cinema in...
Dec 3, 20141 min read
Happy New Year!
I hope you had a peaceful and blessed holiday season. I’ve been having a great time with the family here in Virginia. Nothing beats being...
Jan 7, 20142 min read
Visit with CT and Q
Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season full of joy and good company. I definitely can't complain. So happy to be here in VA with...
Dec 18, 20122 min read
From Eye Surgery to Jazz Nights: Prosthetic Eyes and Gigs in CO, NJ and VA
Boy, oh boy, do I have a lot to share with you! First off, exactly 2 weeks ago, my right eye was removed by the wonderful Dr. William...
Oct 12, 20122 min read
Flint, Burlington and Vail
The month of August started off by a trip to Flint, Michigan with the Scott Tixier Quintet, which included some wonderful musicians based...
Sep 13, 20122 min read


Hangin' with CT
I just got back from Arkansas and had an absolute blast with the great jazz trumpeter, Clark Terry. I wanted to take some time here to...
Sep 8, 20092 min read
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