I’ve just returned from playing at the Midwest Clinic with Keith Brion’s New Sousa Band and this incredible low brass section!

Check out this new article from the Springfield News-Sun. Apparently, I’m not the only crazy person (or even the craziest) when it comes to commuting to work!

Also, I have been invited to perform with Keith Brion’s New Sousa Band next week at Chicago’s Midwest Conference. This will be an exciting chance for me to share the stage with such greats as Don Harry, Earl Louder, and John Beck!

I just got back from playing an entire day of shows with the Dave Rivello Ensemble at SUNY Brockport’s “Jazz Day 2009”

Brockport did a wonderful job of “rolling out the red carpet” for us. . . I think they served us 5 meals over the course of one day!

The guys did a great job of staying sane with both the downtime and the several shows!

Just returned from a very successful fall tour with the Po’Boys Brass Band. We gave masterclasses at Ithaca College and Penn State and did club hits in New York City, Williamsport, Collegetown, and Ithaca.

I’m back into life in Rochester, having seen a great tuba recital by Tim Buzbee last night and taught New Horizons this morning. . . working on preparing for the comprehensive exams these days, as well. –T. J.

I’ll be touring New York and Pennsylvania for the next couple of days with the Po’ Boy Brass Band! Come check us out, the schedule is below:

Or check us out on the web here