Gabriel Coburger and Quintet “Jean Paul”

Gabriel Coburger and Quintet “Jean Paul”

These guys were amazing ! So glad I got to play a few tunes with them. Gabriel Coburger – sax and flute, Ken Norris – vocals, Matthäus Winnitzki – keyboards, Sven Kerschek – bass. We were at the same festival , Juu Jääb , in Estonia on Muhumaa Island.

Old Town in Tallinn Estonia

Old Town in Tallinn Estonia

Really enjoyed walking around in the old town part of Tallinn. Wonderful old buildings and great restaurants !

New CD to Come Out in August!

New CD to Come Out in August!

My new CD called Synkkä Metsä ( Dark Forest ) will be out this August. It’s jazz instrumental versions of Finnish Folk songs. Featured on the disc are; Alejandro Urzagaste – guitar, Clark Sommers – bass, and Mike Schlick – drums. I’m playing tenor sax.

I really enjoyed playing in Estonia at the beginning of July. They have a real sweet little jazz fest on Muhumaa island. Very beautiful place. I played a few tunes with a wonderful band from Hamburg , Germany called Gabriel Coburger and Quintet Jean Paul. Also got to play with some great players from Sweden , Hakan Lewin ( alto sax ) , Aldo Meristo ( Estonia – piano ) , Wade Mikkola ( Finland – bass ) and Thomas Tornroos ( Finland – drums )

Great Gig with Natalies Wood!

Great Gig with Natalies Wood!

We had a ball at Constellation with Natalies Wood plays Roland Kirk. Can’t wait to play with this band again!

Honey West Shows Up at the Showcase!

Honey West Shows Up at the Showcase!

Here I am performing as my alter ego , Honey West, in Morris Gearring’s show ” Something About Oscar ”

a tribute to the late great Oscar Brown jr. , with Calvin Koko Brunson, Kwame Steve Cobb, Harrison Bankhead, and Enoch Williamson. Morris is taking his wonderful show to NYC in a few weeks. I hope they have sold out shows and much success !