Inspiration

Well, last night I think I played the best solo ever in my life. It was really emotional, which is weird. The trio was rockin out Armando's Rhumba which has extended solos for piano, bass, and drums. Part of me wished it was recorded but then again, perhaps it was just some treat for the memory. I don't know if it was playing in the All Soul's Church in Biltmore, which was designed for music and the art by the same guy who designed the Biltmore House (GENIUS!). The sound quality was like playing in one of Enya's reverb units or something, which has the potential to be a drumming nightmare, but it was def. a dream instead. Maybe it was feeling like I was playing to heavenly hosts. Or perhaps even the increased artistic appreciation and musical perception that the audience might had, reflected back to the performers. Perhaps it was the perfect weather, or something larger and more universal that has been going on the past few days. Even the wonderful church service I myself was a part of earlier in the day. Either way, there were no cobwebs in the mind, absolutely nothing stood between me and the perfect note; speed and clarity, space and timing, dynamics and accuracy - I've never played so freely and musically in my life. That's saying a lot I assure you! :D So all in all, thanks to those who came out to the benefit yesterday, Sunday. It was a climactic experience for both the listeners and the players of instruments. Kat sounded spectacular in there as well....of course!

UNC-A Quad Saturday!

Come out for a day of...some sort of environmental protest or something! I'll be playing with Daniel Barber at 5:30, and then again a little louder at 8pm. On Sunday there is a benefit concert with Kat Williams at All Souls Crescent Church in Biltmore. We're performing some classic jazz and female vocal pieces from 4-6pm. Stop by, both events are open to the public.

On stage. Stop by!

We Remember

9-11-01

Never let the dry wit of dark sarcasm to lessen the appreciation of all those who serve! The 'truth' is less important than being what you want to see, sharing that with others, and changing the world in a positive way one moment at a time. :D

Fun gig last night, late tho....

Gotta love soundchecks on the fly :D

Clemson here we come

at least we get a van - rawr!

NC state fair next week

the 15th is Thursday, I'll be jammin with RTR on the Bojangles Stage. Come say HI, drum solo in the first set.