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 on stage, I work as a software engineer, enjoy relaxing with my family and friends, spending time outside, and playing video games.

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.

I’ve had the honor of being called to play with many incredible musicians, including: The Four Tops, The Pat McGee Band, Brian Kirk and the Jirks, Quincy Mumford, Phil Woods and the Coda Festival Band, Wycliffe Jean, Genesis Brass Quintet, Garden State Jazz Orchestra, Chris Pinnella,  East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra, Princeton Brass Band, and a variety of other fantastic ensembles.