GIG ANNOUNCEMENT

GIG ANNOUNCEMENT

I’m very excited about my next gig at The Jazz Room in Waterloo. Scheduled for Friday, September 16, 2022, it will be the first live gig I’ve performed in almost three years, and it will coincide with my 80th birthday. Don’t worry, I’ve spent the entire pandemic preparing for this event, practising diligently and composing new material. The performance will be a celebration of, not only my age, but of my participation as an active musician for more than 60 years.

My intent is to pay homage to the many musicians, local and otherwise, I have worked with over the years, who have contributed to my humble level of success and have been instrumental (no pun intended) in maintaining a healthy jazz scene in the K-W area.

Joining me on stage will be an all-star lineup of local talent: Ken Hadley (alto sax & flute), Ralph Hetke (piano), Tyler Wagler (double bass), and Mike Rajna (drums). I’ll be splitting my energies between performing on my beautiful hand-carved double bass and the flute, providing an eclectic blend of tunes, ranging from familiar standards by the mainstream giants of jazz (Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Wayne Shorter), to original compositions by yours truly.

More information about this event will be provided as details are released.