Composing and recording with the Stream Deck Pedal
Tips on composing and recording with the Stream Deck Pedal in Logic, Sibelius and Dorico.
What time is the downbeat?
It’s time for live shows again… woohoo! I’m excited to get back to performing live after lockdown/holiday break. Some highlights for February and beyond:
A joyful return to the recording studio
I was extremely grateful to spend the last two days in the recording studio, collaborating with my friends William Carn and Tara Davidson on their latest Carn-Davidson 9 album.
New year, new website, new podcast
Welcome to 2021! I’m thrilled to be starting off the new year with a fresh website design.
Teaching Music Virtually with Chordie
My new favourite application for teaching my classes at Humber College is Chordie, a cross-platform app that is available for both Mac and Windows.
Old Mill Inn and Big Band Night at The Rex
Hi everyone,
I'm excited about a couple of shows in the coming two weeks. First, on November 22, my quartet will be taking the stage at the Old Mill Inn (Home Smith Bar) in Toronto. I'm joined by Nancy Walker, Rich Brown and Mark Kelso. It's always a pleasure to perform with these fabulous musicians!
After The JUNOs
It's been a wonderfully enriching and inspiring weekend in Ottawa for this year's JUNO awards. Everyone has been in a celebratory mood (beginning with the amazing JUNO Express train on Friday), and I've had opportunities to connect with friends both old and new. And above all, it was a joy to share the weekend with my lovely wife and parents.
JUNO Nomination for "Momentum" & Order of Canada Band
Momentum is nominated for Jazz Album of the Year (Solo) at this year’s JUNO Awards! I’m thrilled to be in the same category with pianists Mike Janzen and Renee Rosnes, tenor titan Seamus Blake, and my old friend Brandi Disterheft.
New Live Video of "Pushin'"
For those of you who missed our live shows in September (celebrating the release of my new album, Momentum, here’s a new video from our first concert, featuring Robi Botos, Mike Downes and Will Kennedy. More to come!
Andre Agassi, Boeing, and A Vision For Music Education
In November of 2016, I travelled to New York City with several colleagues from Humber College to attend the annual WOBI (World of Business Ideas) conference at Lincoln Center. During the course of this 2-day event, I learned many lessons about leadership, emotion and interpersonal relationships that have inspired my outlook on music education in surprising ways.
Momentum: Available Now!
The new album, Momentum, is available for shipping and downloads worldwide.
Momentum - Available Worldwide September 9, 2016
It’s almost here! My new album, Momentum, will be released worldwide on September 9, 2016. The release of this album will be followed by several concerts in the Toronto area, with special guest Will Kennedy of the Yellowjackets.
Humber NEXT Magazine
Happy to be featured in the Spring/Summer issue of Humber NEXT magazine! Great to be part of such an innovative institution.
MusicFest, Turboprop, Brian Dickinson, Iceland, and Album News!
Hi folks,
Here are few notable happenings for April and May 2016:
I'm performing April 16th with Ernesto Cervini's excellent sextet Turboprop at the Pilot Tavern in Toronto. The music is diverse and challenging, and the band is truly stellar. It's an honour to play with these fine musicians.