IT'S RELEASE DAY!!!

I've been slowly dripping out teasers and previews, but TODAY IS THE DAY! My new album, Clarinet, Without a Net is available pretty much EVERYWHERE.

You can stream it on every major music platform and more -- Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, Amazon, YouTube, etc. Please do so as much as possible -- the more we can "juice the algorithm" in these early days after release, the better!

You can also download digital files directly through Bandcamp.

And you can purchase physical copies…

We're just about a week and a half away from release day for the new album! On June 5, you'll be able stream it pretty much everywhere people listen to music online. But there are a few things you can do RIGHT NOW!

1) You can purchase a physical CD or vinyl album directly from my website, and they'll ship immediately after the release date. Please note -- if you have an album coming to you because you generously supported my Kickstarter campaign, fear not, those will also ship in…

So, as I type, my upcoming album, "Clarinet, Without a Net," is at the manufacturer and all systems are a go for June 5 release. As that magic date nears, I'll probably be sending out messages a wee bit more often than usual, perhaps with some additional sneak peeks at the songs and videos it'll include.

But in the meantime, I've still got lots of shows I'd like to bring to your attention. As always, follow me on social media (I'm particularly active on Truth Social) or check out…

The above photo (taken by Steven Barba) is one of my favorites from the recent recording sessions for my new album, "Clarinet, Without a Net." The album's completely recorded, by the way, and I'm currently knee-deep in post-production, with an official release date scheduled for Friday, June 5.

As always, you can see where my public performances are by checking out my sort-of-complete calendar here. I particularly would like to point out that, in mid-March, I'll once again be…

Greetings!

I hope that 2026 is treating everyone as well as possible, thus far! Things are chugging along with the crowdfunding campaign for my upcoming album, "Clarinet, Without a Net."

Here's how Kickstarter works -- if I don't reach my funding goal by the end of the campaign (January 31), all of the pledges are refunded and I get absolutely nothing. So every pledge helps get me closer to my goal. If you've been waffling about supporting me via Kickstarter, let me sweeten the deal by promising to…

Happy New Year, everyone! Now that the dumpster fire of 2025 is in the rearview mirror, I'd like to announce that 2026 will see the first new album from me in over three years! And I could really use your support to see this project to fruition.

"Clarinet, Without a Net" will be a clarinet-centric album of instrumental tunes. It will feature mostly originals composed by me, along with a few well-chosen (and somewhat surprising) cover selections. This album will live at the intersection of jazz,…

Hanukkah may be over and the holiday season may be nearing its conclusion, but my schedule is still pretty darn busy! Check out my full performance calendar here, but I wanted to include a few upcoming highlights in this email.

Sunday, December 28 -- Black Locust Hops Farm Brewery

21305 Heathcote Road, Freeland, MD 21053

3 to 6 pm

Looking for something to do with the family this coming holiday weekend?  Looking for something to do WITHOUT the family this holiday weekend??? Come hang out with…

Tomorrow is "Giving Tuesday" and I realize that there are a gazillion charities worthy of your support in these challenging times. But I want to make a pitch for the "Sandy Alexander Nature Camp Scholarship Fund," which was established at the Irvine Nature Center after Sandy passed away last year.

Our family spent a LOT of time at Irvine over the years, and it's no secret how much Sandy loved this place. Most of all, she loved how much Will and Josie loved it and how their Irvine experiences (especially…

This email, much like its author, is nasty, brutish, and short. I just wanted to remind you of a few public performances this coming weekend or, as us clarinetists like to think of it, "squeak-end."

As always, you can see where my public performances are by checking out my sort-of-complete calendar here, or by following my completely nonpartisan social media accounts. At least, until I get my new permanent gig playing at some new ballroom they're digging down the road in DC.

Friday, November 7 -- …

I miss you SOOO much and I really want to see you at one of my performances! Unless I owe you money, in which case, I'm totally fine with your continued absence...

As always, you can track my every movement by checking out my sort-of-complete calendar here, or by following my witty and insightful social media accounts.

But here are a few choice events coming up:

Thursday, October 23 -- Weinberg Center for the Arts

20 W. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701

7:30 to 9:30 pm

$15 to $20

We'll be…