The Short Story

I grew up in Steinbeck country in a sleepy town called Pacific Grove, located on the beautiful central coast of California.

I moved to Boston for college...

... and then to Rochester, New York for love.

I've been privileged to perform on four continents with some of my musical heroes and closest friends. Now I play trumpet & keyboard in Austin, Texas, for many groups. I also run a horn section called Hellfire Horns.

Discography

As a Leader

Kinetic iTunes
My debut solo album featuring all original music for 4 to 8 instruments.

Live at the Hideout Theatre (February, 2010)
This DVD and 2 CD set features a piece called "Transitions" that I wrote to accompany paintings by Todd Jenkins. You can see a long clip on my video page. The DVD was produced by The Yellow House Studios.

As a Sideman

Kalu James Live, Kalu James (2009)
My debut as a keyboardist. This should be available for purcahse soon.

Tasty Licks, John Viviani (2008) iTunes
I played trumpet, arranged some horn parts, and wrote a tune called “Hamburger Pimp” for John's debut album.

Flyjack, self-titled EP (2008) iTunes
Flyjack was the first group I joined after arriving in Austin. This is our EP that was picked up by Hammondbeat Records.

Hellfire Horns

The Great Anything, Paolo Negri (2009) Purchase
Hellfire Horns is featured on Paolo's upcoming album.

Live at the Paramount Theatre, Bob Schneider (2009)
An awesome live performance released as a DVD and 2 CD set.

Lovely Creatures, Bob Schneider (2009) iTunes
Bob Schneider's first solo album in several years. We're on 2 of the 13 tracks (Bombonanza and Tarantula).

Akina Adderley & the Vintage Playboys (2009) iTunes
Akina called on the Hellfire Horns for her debut album. I also wrote most of the horn section parts.

Indivisualize, Fulton Read (2008) iTunes
Hellfire Horns recorded for Fulton Read, an Austin power pop band. I wrote and arranged the horn parts as well.