Like your favorite clarinetist, this email will be short and sweet.

Got lots of gigs as we head into the heart of fall and beyond. As always, I'll try to update my public performances on my web calendar here, as well as on social media. But there are two ticketed events I wanted to bring to your attention -- one in Baltimore, and one in DC.

Sunday, October 18 -- The Katz Music Center

7000 Rockland Hills Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209

7 to 8:30 pm

This is a new(ish) venue, with a distinctly Jewish focus,…

I'm one lucky dude.

'Cause this week, I get to play, not one, but TWO shows at everyone's favorite roadhouse in Rockville, Maryland -- Hank Dietle's Tavern!

I'll be there first on Tuesday (9/15) for another of Jeff Muller's epic all-star productions. This one is a tribute to the classic NOLA piano traditions of Professor Longhair, James Booker, Allen Toussaint, and more. Rahsaan Wordslave Eldridge on vocals, Jim Orr on keys, Dave Chappell on guitar, Jeff on bass, Matt Tebo on drums, and this guy on a…

I know it's been hot and there's been lots of wildfire smoke and other nonsense the past few weeks, but I'm continuing to blow hot air out into the world whenever and wherever I can! I've got a slew of public performances all over the Mid-Atlantic the next few weeks -- including a free show TONIGHT in Gaithersburg.

As always, check my website for the complete schedule, but here are a few highlights:

Sunday, July 26 -- 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar, & Gallery

49 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

7 to…

Today marks three weeks since I released my new album, Clarinet, Without a Net, and while it's a little hard to tell in this digital age, I think everything is going swimmingly!

Everyone has been so supportive of this project, and I thrive off all your positive feedback and encouragement!

Just a reminder about some of the many ways you can both hear this album (I'm kinda proud of it) and support my continued musical escapades:

1) You can buy a physical copy, as either a CD or vinyl record, directly…

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,…