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About
Classical musician, skilled jazz artist, and well-known educator who taught at several respected U.S. and Canada institutions.
Before Fame
He relocated to New York in 1990, following graduation from the California Institute of the Arts. He joined the M-Base collective of musicians in Brooklyn.
Trivia
He began teaching and leading ensembles at Brandon, Manitoba's Brandon University in 2008.
Family Life
His family recognized his skills early on when he began dabbling in piano playing at the age of four, almost immediately composing and improvising.
Associated With
His many collaborations over the years included well-known musicians such as
