Two weeks ago, I spent three intensive days at the Michael Howard Studios in Chelsea doing an acting workshop with master coach, Patsy Rodenburg. I am not an actor, so I had never heard of Patsy Rodenburg before and only decided to try her workshop on the recommendation of a friend. The thing that fascinated… Continue reading Shakespeare’s Heightened Language With Patsy Rodenburg
March Artist Feature: Akiko Sasaki
This month’s feature artist is Akiko Sasaki. I have known Akiko for more than seven years and I have to say that she is one of the hardest working people I know. Akiko has so many talents that it almost seems unfair to list them all. Outside of her musical talents as a classical pianist… Continue reading March Artist Feature: Akiko Sasaki
February’s Artist Feature: Thomas Morgan
This month’s artist feature is about my longtime friend, the gifted musician and bassist Thomas Morgan. I cannot recall all the meals that Thomas and I have shared over the years but in the last decade, Thomas has followed a macrobiotic diet and I have learned to make many delicious dishes to ensure that we… Continue reading February’s Artist Feature: Thomas Morgan
Featured Artist for January 2014: Geoff Kraly
To start off the new year, I have decided to feature a musical artist every month on my blog. I’m planning to select artists I have some personal connection with: I have either worked for them, collaborated with them, or hope to work/collaborate with them in the future. Also, I’m planning to feature artists who… Continue reading Featured Artist for January 2014: Geoff Kraly
10 Minutes To Get Things Done
We are now well on our way into 2014 and I started off nicely with an afternoon of reading J.S. Back Fugues, Book I with many wonderful musicians hosted by my lovely friend, composer and violinist,Dana Lyn. Nothing feels better than playing some Bach but after that wonderful day, I got a stomach bug and… Continue reading 10 Minutes To Get Things Done
Paris_Monster
My dear friend, Geoff Kraly co-wrote and performed this awesome tune. This band is called Paris_Monster and they are bad-ass! Check out this Pride
Choi – Sacks Duo Recording #3
Two weeks ago, my friend, Jacob Sacks and I completed our third recording at Acoustic Sound. With the help of our friend, Geoff Kraly and sound engineer Michael Brorby, we recorded a variety of interpretations of nine jazz standards. It was very exciting to be in the studio and it has been more than five… Continue reading Choi – Sacks Duo Recording #3
Jazz For The Family This Sunday
My monthly performance at my neighborhood cafe is happening this Sunday at 4:00pm. Lark Cafe is a bright space where families can come and enjoy lunch, brunch, coffee, beer, donuts, ice cream and pie all while listening to yours truly and my friends, Elena Camerin on voice and Khabu Young on baritone guitar (not sure… Continue reading Jazz For The Family This Sunday
The Lion
While celebrating my birthday the other evening, I congratulated my friend Ben Scheuer on his multiple awards for his newest animated video for his song. “The Lion.” As I was telling my other friends about this song, it had just occurred to me that I had sung additional vocals on this track. I am honored… Continue reading The Lion
Jacob Sacks’ No Man’s Land Release
It’s finally here. My dearest friend and colleague, Jacob Sacks has finally released his quintet cd, “No Man’s Land“. Now when I say finally, it has taken more than eleven years to release this recording. Even at the young age of 24, you can hear musical and artistic maturity beyond his years. The members of… Continue reading Jacob Sacks’ No Man’s Land Release