Prior to starting my PhD, I received a BM in Jazz Studies at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and I have been working as a freelance jazz saxophonist in the Midwest since 2012. I've been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to play all over the country, and I still perform regularly with various groups in the area such as the Kline/Gemus/Buckley Trio, Retro-Nouveau Quartet, Buckley/Kline Duo, Animal Mother, and the Original Farm League Big Band.
Recently drummer Tom Buckley and I released the second album of our improvised duo project on the Flood Music label (Chicago). Animal Mother also recently released our third studio album - you can check out some of this music on this page if you're interested, and follow the links and email me if you'd like to hear some more!
Upcoming Performances:
11/6 @ Radio Artifact, 7-10pm (Kline/Gemus/Buckley Trio)
11/15 @ Caffe Vivace, 7pm and 9pm shows (Michael Mavridoglou Sextet - The Jazz Translation)
11/16 @ Schwartz's Point, 8-11pm (Matt McAllister's Tough Friend)
11/21 @ Schwartz's Point, 8:30pm-12am (Retro Nouveau Quartet)
11/25 @ Caffe Vivace, 7-10pm (Will Kjeer Duo)
12/5 @ Juniper's Gin Bar, 8-11pm (Josiah Wolfe Trio)