My mother chose this name.

I have played live in Guelph with a band that was thrown together for a special event. However, I am searching for jazz musicians interested in exploring new sounds.

I think the Internet will offer people more choice in the music they listen to. It will also allow non-mainstream artists to have a voice.

Depends on the terms.

I began playing guitar at the age of 9. It was the 70's and I wanted to be the next Jimmy Page. I then picked up a book on "Solo Guitar" thinking that I could learn to play like Eddie Van Halen. However, it was a book on classical guitar. I developed an interest in classical guitar. I also developed an interest in classical composition, especially 20th century composers. I desperately wanted to be a classical composer. When I entered University, I learned how limited an audience contemporary classical music had. It was at this time that I developed an interest in jazz. After moving to Montreal, I studied jazz composition and fell in love with the music. I continue to write to this day.

There are 2 styles of music that influence me - classical music & jazz. My influences in classical are: Igor Stravinsky, Benjamin Britten and Bela Bartok. My influences in jazz are: Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington. I also like to listen to newer Canadian jazz talent, especially Michael Occhipinti.

I most like Montreal

Fender Telecaster with a Traynor tube amplifier. No effects when playing live. However, there are effects on the sample tunes.