It was a honor to work as the February guest instructor with the the jazz students at Chicago High School for the Performing Arts.  We worked on a series of topics related to creative arranging and improvisation.  Keep an eye out for these talented musicians!

Celebrate Chicago’s creativity at the Fifth Star Honors, a night of stars under the stars honoring legendary Chicago artists Common, Jeanne Gang, Kerry James Marshall and The Steppenwolf Theater Company.  Playing in an all-star Chicago lineup backing Rhymefest, Dee Alexander, JC Brooks, Sam Trump, Nora O’Connor, Toronzo Cannon and Kelly Hogan.

Playing trumpet with Belle and Sebastian this evening in Chicago.  They are featuring solo trumpet and a full string section.