Complicated - set up to play in three locations. Lots of Genz Benz stuff, some Arkham, Trickfish, and Greenboy fearless. Basses include Carl Pedigo, Lakland, Yamaha, Fender, Muckelroy and LEH.
Favorite Genres
Pretty much everything, but Brazilian First. Integrity and sincerity are the touchstones.
Gigs and Ensembles
Trombone life through 1988: Teddy Panama y su Orquestra Ritmo Caliente; Double Exposure; Eddie Holman; Orquestra La Paz; Teddy Pendergrass; Baleia; Blondie; Grupo Batucada; many hundreds of jazz gigs, society gigs, B-level record and jingle dates...Bass: duets with jazz guitarists; The Lefteous Sisters; Chuy Perez y Umbral; Lost Junction; Reel Too Real.
Previously Owned Gear
Don't ask, don't tell!
Influences and Teachers
Jamerson; Nico Assumpcao; Gerald Veasley; Paul Klinefelter; Steve Beskrone; John Turner; Norman Smith; Raphael Saddiq; Carlos del Puerto; Sal Cuevas; Ron Carter; Richard Davis; Buster Williams; Jack Casady; Lee Sklar; Bruce Thomas; Colin Moulding...so much insight and wisdom from these and so many other players...
Hobbies and Interests
Trombone (Professional player from 1976-1988); high-end and UK audio; Social Justice.