Pianist, composer and educator Jacob Sacks is this month’s artist feature. I have known Jacob for more than 15 years, and performed and collaborated with him almost from the start. He is an artist with integrity, honesty and deep artistry. From the very first time I heard him perform, I knew he was special. Jacob… Continue reading May’s Artist Feature: Jacob Sacks
Category: Music
Another Award For “The Lion”
Congratulations Ben! Once again Ben Scheuer‘s “The Lion” video has won yet another award. Feel honored to have been the additional vocals on this recording.
April’s Artist Feature: Khabu Doug Young
This month’s artist feature is an amazing musician and creative improviser. Khabu Doug Young is a guitarist extraordinaire and a superb ukulele player. I have known Khabu for about 13 years and worked with him for almost 10 years. Khabu and I have shared the stage and the classroom many times over the years and… Continue reading April’s Artist Feature: Khabu Doug Young
Shakespeare’s Heightened Language With Patsy Rodenburg
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
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