Monthly Archives: December 2008

Despite the fact that I’ve performed at a variety of New Year’s Eve celebrations, I never knew why Auld Lang Syne is traditionally performed at the stroke of midnight. Make no mistake about it; the best way to learn is … Continue reading →

Ever since I first got the music to Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, I found myself using it to start my solo piano sets at holiday season gigs. Perhaps, in part because the song flows comfortably as a medium … Continue reading →

Although I enjoy the meaningful content and rich musical tradition of the sacred music I perform in church, one of my favorite holiday tunes comes from the American Popular Songbook. The 1934 classic, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town was … Continue reading →

I suppose it is no accident to the fact that, as a jazz pianist who has also spent many years playing keyboards in commercial groups, I continue to combine all of my performing experience in my work as Music Director … Continue reading →

When I was about 15 years old, I became interested in jazz. Somehow rock’n roll no longer held my interest once I saw how beautifully the standard songs worked on the piano. Despite the fact that there were some excellent … Continue reading →