Tales from the Jazz Side with Tenor Saxophonist and Psychologist Dr. George De Leon. In Woodstock, you'll find a handful of venues that showcase jazz, though most lean toward the rock and folk sounds that define the area. About ten years ago, I was playing at one of these local jazz spots with guitarist and composer Peter Einhorn when I had the unexpected and delightful pleasure of meeting—and hearing—George De Leon for the first time.

Monday, July 8, 2024Well, it’s done, the festival has ended and to say that I’m humbled by the experience would not be the most accurate words to best convey the joy and fulfillment I f…

It’s so easy to label people these days. From the way folks have been talking, you’d think everyone falls into two buckets: those who voted against...

Wednesday, July 3, 2024Up earlier than planned but still, I was excited for the day. We had lunch at the campus. Today was rehearsal day for the upcoming fundraising concert held in the spectacular…

In 2009, I shared a blog post about my first trip to Jakarta, Indonesia. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of returning multiple times, each journey focused on the discovery and promotion of culture and art—specifically, the rich and diverse culture and art of Indonesia. Most recently, I embarked on my fourth visit to this 1000+ island nation, this time to participate in the inaugural Daya Music Festival of Indonesia 2024.