Began my musical career with classical training of trumpet and percussion, starting lessons at age 7 and adding piano and singing to his skill set as a teenager. Influenced by music of the 70's and performers such as Billy Joel and Elton John, began performing "piano man" style entertaining while in high school. Other influences such as Harry Connick Jr. and the swing era have shaped my style to range from Sinatra ballads and jazz standards though Beatles, Van Morrison and Sting hits. Performed with a number of prominent jazz musicians including Richie Cole, Lew Soloff and Sunny Stitt, and recorded with Grover Washington Jr. on the Skylarking album.