Greetings from New Orleans, the Mecca of Jazz

  I first became interested in jazz guitar after listening to the great Canadian guitarist Ed Bickert. His flawless tone, lines, and harmonic ideas have served as hours of endless inspiration.  On my journey into jazz I have been fortunate to study with John Bucci, Mark Manetta, Steve Greene, Curt Shumate, Joe Rogers, Jon Damian, Garrison Fewell, Steve Masakowski, Hank Mackie, and Ed Petersen.  Each of my teachers left lasting impressions on me regarding comittment, dedication, depth of creativity, and mastery of the instrument.  I have been playing jazz professionally for fifteen years and have had the honor of playing with Dr. "jimbo" Walsh, Dave Capello, Ed Petersen, Dave Thomas, Paul Cherba, Melissa Williams, Sheik Rasheed, Frank Vadaros, Dan Caro, The Central Artery Project, the Jeff Albert Quartet, Abiea and The Revealers.  I have two releases available one consisting of "standards" and the second an effort consisting of original compositions both are available through this website. I am available for live performances and clinics, so please feel free to drop me a line.
 
Thanks for stopping by!
- Ed