New Terrain 

I have come home so to speak. Home is wherever my mother is. There was a death in our family and it made it very clear to me that I was way too far away from my mother should we ever need each other. This clarity has brought me across the country again. The first time I went across the country was actually out of the country to Sweden. Now it is from New York City to Washington state. I have met

Uncle Thurm's in Tacoma,WA has delicious soul food and great music 

I had the opportunity to perform with Kareem Kandi and his band. Thurm suggested that we meet. The audience Kareem attracted seemed very loyal and attentive. I haven't seen such great listeners since I saw Tommy Flanagan at the Village Vanguard years ago. I dusted off some standards from my brain. It is always good to be versatile although my spirit leans towards rock much,much more. I look

New York,NY October 30,2012 

You are going through some serious challenges right now my city,  but you will get through it like you always have. I am sorry for everyone that has lost power and does not have running water right now. I am sorry for anyone that last a loved one. Hang in there. Live Tracking