Before I get to the music stuff, here’s a little about my personal life. I’m married to an incredible woman, have the most excellent dog, and enjoy Formula 1 and great food. When I’m not playing a gig, or teaching trombone lessons, I work as a web application developer and enjoy relaxing with my family and friends, spend time outside, and play the occasional video game.

I was born and raised in Northwestern New Jersey, and have experienced a personal connection with music since an early age. I began singing in church with my mother and playing guitar with my father. In fifth grade, I decided to start playing the trombone. Through high school and college, I studied classical and jazz, and have always enjoyed playing in a wide variety of genres.

I began college as a music education major at Moravian College, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. After two years, I transferred to William Paterson University, in Wayne, NJ, to study jazz performance. Through school, I had the opportunity to study with world-class musicians such as John Mosca, Jim McNeely, Clark Terry, Harold Mabern, Neil Wetzel, Ralph Brodt, and David Demsey.

During my transition between schools, I began playing with New Jersey’s premier cover band, Brian Kirk and the Jirks, and continue to work with the band. Additionally, I’ve had the honor of being called to play with many incredible musicians, including: The Four Tops, The Pat McGee Band, Quincy Mumford and the Reason Why, Phil Woods and the Coda Festival Band, Wycliffe Jean, and a variety of other fantastic ensembles.