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"Every Day is Sunday"
Greetings from a gloomy Long Beach, where I’ve settled into my own version of Groundhog’s Day. My Grandma had a favorite saying, when...
May 18, 20201 min read
Come Hang with Me
"If this is something you might find beneficial in your own journey through this extraordinary time, please feel free to join me anytime..."
Apr 11, 20202 min read


Remembering Grandma Julie Nagao
Grandma's 88th birthday
Mar 17, 20201 min read
Takes a Village
I sincerely hope the very best for you wherever you are in the world, and I hope you’re keeping safe and warm. I’ve spent the last month...
Feb 28, 20202 min read
Dreams Change
Back in 2012, while my good buddy, Al Hicks was working on "Keep On Keepin' On," he asked if I might be interested in writing some temp...
Dec 27, 20191 min read


Happy Holidays & Christmas Candy!
Greetings Everyone! I sincerely hope you all had a good Thanksgiving! I'm grateful to all who shared it with me and the Trio (Jimmy...
Dec 16, 20191 min read
Gratitude: Staying grounded and thankful on the road
It has been quite the month, and I'm feeling particularly grateful today. I've gone from the Dominican Republic with Jimmy Macbride,...
Dec 2, 20191 min read
DR Jazz, tributes & shows
Happy November! Hoping all the best for you as the Holiday season quickly approaches. I’m currently enjoying some quality time in...
Nov 19, 20192 min read


Remembering Professor Mabern
I first encountered Harold Mabern while I was visiting colleges back in 2004. My last stop before heading home was William Paterson...
Sep 24, 20192 min read
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