In a few days time I will perform a solo piano gig at the Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival. It’s kind of a first for me. Not the solo thing (although they’re something of a rare occurrence) – but it’s really the first gig that I’ll have done under my[…]
I always intended to write a monthly blog. It appears to be turning in to more of an annual event. Ah well. I just wanted to let you know that I’m writing a new blog, and it’ll be up here in the next… well, any day now. *Coughs* In the[…]
Well, hello December. I didn’t see you coming, and to be honest I’m not quite ready for you… However, you placed this sky outside my front door this morning so I forgive you. I’m looking forward to hooking up with Sardinian saxophonist Enzo Favata and his group for a concert in[…]
June 2014 As we watch June whooshing by, I just want to take a moment to let you know about a few things coming up. Next for me is a visit to the Førde Festival in Norway. I’ll be performing with String Sisters on Saturday 5th July. Always a joy[…]
Ever since it all clicked, creating original music has been as important to me as anything else I do, as elemental as breathing. I do it nearly all the time, even when I’m not composing or playing. At the age of six, I was sent for piano lessons. I remember[…]
