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The former drummer and musical director for Maynard Ferguson and one of the best drummers I know.
A great friend and trumpeter who teaches at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia, Canada.
One of the best pianists and educators I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
A guitar instructor at the University of North Texas.
A fantastic bassist based out of NYC. Incidentally, he designed this website.
One of my first jazz saxophone instructors. Based out of Houston, TX, Woody just released Square Peg, Round Hole, featuring Randy Brecker, on Apria Records.
One of the most original composers and arrangers I know. He is currently the staff arranger for the USAF Airmen of Note.
An alumnus of the Count Basie Orchestra and has one of the best voices in the Bay Area.
One of the finest trumpeters in the business, hands down.
A fantastic guitarist who is now teaching at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia, Canada.
One of the most outstanding trumpeters in the Bay Area.
A remarkable jazz trombonist who teaches with me here at SJSU.
A unique practice method utilizing a dice game. Invented by my good friend, Chicago-based saxophonist Marcus Wolfe.
The Premiere Saxophone Quartet
A chamber group with which I actively perform. We play several concerts every year and focus primarily on new compositions for saxophone quartet.
The former bassist with Maynard Ferguson and a friend from UNT.
A great friend and fantastic saxophonist - teaches with me here at SJSU.
One of the top jazz trombonists in the country and a mainstay on the Los Angeles studio scene.
San Jose State University School of Music
Where I currently teach.
My master's and doctorate degrees were earned here.
The University of Houston Moores School of Music
I received my bachelor's degree in my hometown, Houston, TX.
The best page available to learn about the jazz scene in Houston, TX.
A non-profit organization dedicated to jazz education and jazz performance in the South Bay.
A non-profit organization dedicated to jazz education and jazz performance in San Francisco.
North American Saxophone Alliance
NASA is a society dedicated to promoting saxophone and saxophonists in North America.
One of the best online forums discussing all things pertaining to the saxophone.
A number of my compositions can be purchased through this site, a publishing company that focuses on challenging and contemporary jazz ensemble music.
My recent album, Cape Breton, can be found on this site.
The Improvisational Vocabulary of Pepper Adams
My doctoral dissertation.
I am a saxophone performing artist for Rico Reeds - I have been using their reeds in my jazz setup for almost 15 years and they work great!