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Jazz Guitar Performance

I performed for a church service on Sunday, 7-20-15,  at The Unitarian Universalist Church in Sarasota, Fl. What made this performance unique is that I played three pieces from my ……


Sarasota Special Event Entertainment

As a Sarasota special event entertainment guitarist, I was delighted to perform for a gallery show opening on 7-18-15. The event, at The Artful Giraffe in Sarasota’s historic district, provided ……


Special Retirement Party

Special Retirement Party What a privilege to provide the music for a special friend, Kathy L, upon her retirement from the School District of Manatee County. I decided to keep ……


O Som Do Jazz

Had a great rehearsal last week with members of O Som Do Jazz and am looking forward to performing tonight in St. Petersburg, and on Thursday at the SCF Neel ……


Busy!

I’m loving every minute of being this busy! I’ve been playing for weddings, public performances, directing students and performing at my recital! Learning new music for weddings requires time and ……


The Last Three Days

I had a really great time playing at the Bradenton Riverwalk on Friday night with my friends Bob Lunergan, George Mancini and Perry Orfanella! It was cold by the water, ……


Playing with Rock & Roll History!

I had the true pleasure of performing with Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners during their Florida tour. Three nights, three different locations, and an amazing opportunity to play with these ……


The Last Few Days

I’ve been busy the last few days! On Thursday, I had the pleasure of playing for the Sarasota Opera Guild at a private residence on Siesta Key. Beautiful home, gracious ……


Fisherman's Village

I had a great opportunity to play at Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda with some outstanding musicians! Special thanks to George Mancini for including me in this gig!


New Year's Eve Performance

I played at The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre last night with my friend, George Mancini. Special thanks to Will for having us! Great venue, appreciative crowd!


Jazz Club of Sarasota Event

I enjoyed playing for the Jazz at Two event sponsored by the Jazz Club of Sarasota. Special thanks to my quartet members, George Mancini – trombone, Bob Lunergan – drums, ……


Great Time at Selby Gardens!

I’m having a great time playing for Selby Garden’s Annual Lights in Bloom! I was there on Monday the 17th, and last night, and will be there again tonight, tomorrow ……


Friday at St. Armand's

I’ll be playing on St. Armand’s Circle in Sarasota this Friday night from 6:00 – 9:00 for the annual Christmas tree lighting. I’ll be located in front of the Irish ……


SCF Jazz Concert

I had a great time conducting the State College of Florida jazz students tonight as they performed at Neel Auditorium. Special thanks to all of them, as well as our ……


SCF Jazz Bands

I got a little away from posting because I get inundated with spam – but – thought you might like to know that I’ll be conducting the two State College ……