Performing professionally since 1992. Performed and taught clinics with the following: Phil Woods Houston Pearson David Sanborn Allen Vizzutti Denis DiBlasio Dave Samuels Joe Lovano The Lincoln Center Jazz Faculty Terrell Stafford Ron Carter Dana Hall Loren Schoenberg Ernie Krivda Hank Marr Christopher Holliday Eric Marienthal Jeff Kashiwa Dominic Spera Marvin Stamm John Fedchock Joe Negri

Recorded debut album Miles Above All in 1997. August 1, 2007 received a Doctorate Degree in Educaion Administration from Capella University. Was named to the newly developed State of Ohio Committee for Arts and Innovation as of June 1, 2007.  I play a strong role in developing curriculum and standards for the arts in Ohio. Latest Release “Don’t Look Back” has sold thousands of   copies and the hit track “Dreaming” has been number one over seas for weeks at a time Guest recording artist and soloist on several other artists' albums. Toured in Europe with The International Bands of America in 1998. Played in Paris, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Invited to work with the Essentially Ellington Band; Lincoln Center Faculty in 2002 at Skidmore College in New York. Frequent performer in the Cleveland area. BIE Records Recording Artist.  Signed 2005 Perform over 45 festivals a year.  I have done Master Classes for all levels of students including college students.  Finally, I have been a feature performer in over 55 festivals. I have been a guest soloist on more than 20 albums worldwide.