* Master Degree in Music, New England Conservatory 1986
*
Private studies with Jackie Byard, Tom McKinely, Richie Bierach,
Ken Werner, Thomas Stumpf and Katrina Jedrzreycyk all renowned
pianists. Private vocal studies with Carlton Doctor, Allan
Lokos, Maria Doraya and Jon Mace.
* Awards: Voted 'Most Creative
Musician' at Northeastern U.S. Music Camp 1978, Performance
Scholarships at New England Conservatory 1981-86.
EXPERIENCE/PERFORMANCE
* Extensive experience performing solo
piano/vocal, in duos, groups and big bands in clubs and functions:
throughout North Eastern United States including solo piano
opening act and emcee for Dizzy Gillespie, as leader or sideman
in many jazz clubs some of which include Nightstage, Ryles,
1369 and The Willow Jazz Club in Boston as well as Mikells,
Visiones, Birdland, The Village Gate, SOB'S, Condons and The
Blue Note in New York City with local and nationally renowned
musicians including Nick Brignola, George Garazone, Jerry Bergonzi,
Harvie Swartz, Mick Goodrick, Bob Moses and Alan Dawson.
Recent New York City
solo piano and piano/vocal appearances include; The Townhouse,
Gramercy Park Hotel, Milford Plaza, Marriott Marquis and Parker
Meridian. Performed private functions through Allstand, Mark
Towers, Steven Scott, Topaz Entertainment and Stolen Moments
agencies.
* Toured Florida, Bermuda, Bahamas, Caribbean, West
Indies, Mexico, Jamaica and Puerto Rico as keyboardist with
Herb Reed and ' The Platters' 1988-1990. Toured U.S. and Canada
as pianist with 'The Artie Shaw Orchestra', 1991.
* Currently
composing, recording, and performing in original pop/rock and
jazz fusion groups in New York.
* Classical recitals at New
England conservatory and Kaji Aso Studio, Boston, Mass.1981-1987
* Radio/Television experience composed of live performances
and interviews on Bostin's W.G.B.H., W.E.R.S.
* Recording experience:
recent recording session employment in New york, Copenhagen
and Boston studios including Euphoria Sou't, Basyc Trax Production,
Sorcerer and N.E. Mobile Sound; keyboardist for jingles and
recordings at Splice of Life Studio. Recent jingles for Labatts
Beer currently airing in U.S. and Canada. Composed, arranged
and performed background music currently airing in Canada.
* Guest clinician ( performances and masterclasses) at Birka
Music Conservatory in Ostersand, Sweden.
* Recent overseas
solo piano/vocal and jazz instrumental engagements include
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Japan and Martinique.