New (vintage) guitar on its way.

Finally!!!!! Carved spruced top - love the Gibson tone.

Getting anxious.

Well, tomorrow's the day. Entry exam at the Hochschule für Musik Köln (Cologne College of Music).
So I'd better get to work again. These piano pieces just don't sound right yet. Ah! :(

May 8, 2009
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Henke Winery - Cincinnati

Howard Roberts: Legendary Guitarist

One of the most versatile and talented guitarists of all time was the late, great Howard Roberts. Roberts was primarily a jazz guitarist and he fronted some legendary jazz combos with many of the greatest players in the world back in the 1950-80s.

But what made Howard extra special was his ability to play various genres of music on guitar, including pop, rock and blues. He was probably the most sought-after session guitarist in the industry from the early 19… Continue

The Jazz community has never promoted or marketed their art and craft at the level or with the same intensity as other musical idioms. This is not to comment one way or another on the musical significance of jazz versus rock - country vs pop etc.

As an example, country music has an enormously popular and important tradition called Fan Day. This is basically a big convention for the fans to meet, up close and personal, their country music idols. Autographs are given, merchandise is sold, picture… Continue