The Swingsations

I just returned recently from my second trip to Budapest, Hungary, where I was performing with Jonathan Stout's Campus Five.  I loved being there and playing for the swing dancers, some of whom were listening as well.  I have made…

I recently signed on with a promotional agency, and now I'm happy to say that they have provided me with a review of the new album on the online site Jazz Corner.  It's a good one, and I'm pleased that…

I am saddened to hear that Barley Forge Brewing Co. will soon be closing due to increased rent costs at their location.  I was a real pleasure to perform there for the last four years as part of Thursday Night…

It was another fun weekend for us, as we performed for the Fall Kickoff at Mariners Church in Irvine.  We had done this event two years ago, but this time we were there for two days - Saturday night and…

I'm looking forward to performing for the good people at Mariners Church in Irvine this Saturday and Sunday, as part of their Fall Kickoff.  We've done several events for them this year, all enjoyable.  Saturday, Sept. 7 we'll be playing…

I had a great time in Seattle last Sunday, leading an all star group for the final dance of the Seattle Lindy Extravaganza.  Despite flying in on the day of the gig and having difficulty getting a rehearsal in beforehand…

I'm looking forward to being part of this great swing event - my first time leading a group at a major dance event.  I'll be joined by some wonderful musicians - Jonathan Doyle on sax and clarinet, Greg Ruby on…

I'm pleased to announce that I will be leading an all star group of musicians at the Seattle Lindy Exchange - the date is Sunday, July 21.  This will be a wonderful opportunity to play my Swingsations repertoire for a…

It was my great pleasure to perform again at Casino San Clemente last week ( on May 22 ), as part of the Spring Into Jazz Series.  Though an unexpected thunderstorm kept some fans away, we nonetheless had a great…

Once again it was a fun night at Barley Forge in Costa Mesa!  My thanks to the fans who showed up, and to those who became fans by hearing us for the first time.  And of course a big thank…

A quick update to our upcoming Barley Forge gig on Thursday, May 16 - in addition to regulars Phil Krawzak and Dave Eastly, we'll be joined by Jonathan Stout ( great guitarist and fellow bandleader ) and the great Paul…

A reminder that we have two gigs coming up in May - the first is yet another appearance at Barley Forge Brewing Co. in Costa Mesa on Thursday, May 16, 8:00 - 10:30 pm.  I think we're up to at…