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Who? I have been a professional jazz pianist since 1988 and currently reside in Miami, Florida. My performance experience includes thousands of engagements from private parties and weddings to jazz clubs, music festivals, recitals and concerts. Having played extensively in the United States in addition to Spain and France, I’ve had the pleasure of working with hundreds of wonderful musicians over the years (including Delfeayo Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, Nnenna Freelon, Adonis Rose, Maria Schneider, Dave Liebman, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Lou Donaldson, Greg Abate, Ed Calle and Duffy Jackson) and am currently the pianist with the John Brown Quintet. Recently, I earned a Masters degree from the prestigious music program at the University of Miami, where I also served on the faculty as the teaching assistant for the jazz piano department. Performance Twenty years of professional experience will ensure your event runs smoothly. Many different group configurations are available including solo piano, duo with bass or horn players, hammond organ groups, accordion, and larger jazz ensembles, and all ensembles can include vocals either from myself or a female vocalist. Not only will the music be first class but the musicians will be professional – you can expect a punctual arrival, appropriate attire, the best sound equipment, and preparation of any special repertoire, and all for a fair price. References are available. Lessons Teaching is as fun and enriching as playing. The experience of giving lessons, teaching classes and coaching ensembles to the talented students at the University of Miami was invaluable, but in my private studio I welcome students of all ages and levels. You can learn jazz theory and harmony, technique, balance, improvisation, phrasing and I will address practice habits and performance anxiety. My goal is to offer the proper information needed to advance and inspire you to work. Many references are available. Other Skills In addition to performance and teaching, I also arrange for any type of group, make charts for vocalists, and compose. Listening to and meeting the needs of my clients is very satisfying, and I offer competitive prices and stand behind my work. Alexander Technique So many musicians of every level are frustrated and even injured because of excess tension and inefficient technique. By addressing the habitual misuse throughout the entire body and retraining proper body mechanics, the Alexander Technique can give great relief. I got involved with the Alexander Technique when I developed chronic tendonitis, which has since been completely alleviated. As an AMSAT certified teacher of the technique I have helped hundreds of people to achieve better musical performance as well as other issues such as back pain and poor posture. Recordings I have two recordings under my own name entitled Connection and Mobius. Please visit cdbaby to sample the tunes or purchase.