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I am a dedicated music director, pianist, conductor, and choir leader with over thirty years of experience shaping musical productions across schools, churches, dance companies, and theaters. I thrive in collaborative environments, excel at sight-reading in multiple keys, and bring a versatile skill set—from organ and harpsichord to full-scale arrangements and rehearsals.
In projects ranging from The Harlem Nutcracker with the Donald Byrd Dance Company to The Boys Choir of Harlem, the New York City Ballet, and major film and television sessions, I balance precision, creativity, and leadership to bring ensembles to their best performance.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Principal Pianist at Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1993Served as principal pianist for the orchestra, performing in concerts and tours.
Music Director & Commissioned Composer at Karamu Theater
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1993Music director and commissioned composer for theatrical productions.
Pianist at Cunard, Carnival, Princess & Norwegian Cruise Lines
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1994Pianist for international cruise line productions.
Jazz Pianist & Principal Pianist at The Boys Choir of Harlem Tour
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2007Jazz pianist; principal pianist for Boys Choir of Harlem tour.
Pianist, Composer & Band Leader at Self-Employed / Freelance (New York, NY)
January 1, 1995 - PresentFreelance touring jazz pianist, composer, and band leader; based in NYC and performing worldwide.
Pianist at IBM, GE and Corporate Events
January 1, 1997 - PresentPianist for corporate events across NYC and Tri-State area.
Conductor & Music Director of Musical Productions at Bronx High School of Science
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2015Conductor and music director for school musical productions; overseeing musical productions and ensemble direction.
Music Director, Choir Director, Organist & Pianist at New Rochelle United Methodist Church
January 1, 2015 - PresentMusic director; choir director (Chancel and Children's Choir); organist and pianist.
Choir Director (Chancel & Children's Choir), Organist & Pianist at New Rochelle United Methodist Church
January 1, 2015 - PresentChancel and Children's Choir director; organist and pianist for church services and concerts.
Pianist at Leon Thomas, James Spaulding, Quincy Jones & more
January 1, 1995 - PresentPianist collaborating with renowned artists including Leon Thomas, James Spaulding and Quincy Jones.
Pianist, Composer & Band Leader at Isaac ben Ayala Trio
January 1, 1995 - PresentPianist, composer and band leader for Isaac ben Ayala Trio; led performances around New York and internationally.
Pianist at IBM, GE and other Corporate Events
January 1, 1997 - PresentPianist for corporate events and private functions in the NY tri-state area.
Organist at 4th Presbyterian Church
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020Organist, music director for chancel and children's choirs, and pianist.
Music Director at New Rochelle United Methodist Church
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020Music director; chancel and children’s choir director, organist and pianist.
Choir Director (Chancel and Children’s Choir), Organist and Pianist at New Rochelle United Methodist Church
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020Chancel and children’s choir director, organist and pianist.
Assistant Conductor, Pianist, Dance Rehearsal Pianist and Choir Rehearsal Director at The Donald Byrd Dance Company
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999Pianist (Jazz and Pop Band) at The Boys Choir of Harlem
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Principal Accompanist & Rehearsal Pianist at The Boys Choir of Harlem
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007Performance and Rehearsal Pianist at New York City Ballet
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2012Performance and Rehearsal Pianist for Susan Stroman’s For The Love of Duke and Frankie and Johnny (1999, 2011, 2012).
Music Director, Organist and Choir Director at Fourth Presbyterian Church
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016Music Director, Organist and Choir Director at New Rochelle United Methodist Church
January 1, 2016 - PresentMusic Director, Pianist, Conductor and Contractor at The Bronx High School of Science
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2015Annual Musical, Cabaret, and productions including Anything Goes, Fiddler on The Roof, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Crazy For You, The Music Man, The Pajama Game, West Side Story, Chorus Line, Grease & Urinetown
Pianist at Quincy Jones
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000Big band performances in Paris (Theatre de Champs Elysees), Los Angeles (Walt Disney Theater) and David Letterman Show
Recording Pianist at Quincy Jones In The Pocket
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Incidental piano music for this American Masters PBS Documentary (2001).
Pianist at The Mark Twain Prize
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013Televised recorded rehearsals and performances at the Kennedy Center celebrating Billy Crystal (2007), Bill Cosby (2009) and Carol Burnett (2013).
Pianist at Unspecified Hollywood Production
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Evening – recorded piano music for this Hollywood movie featuring Meryl Streep and Vanessa Redgrave.
Pianist at Unspecified Hollywood Production
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008The Great Debaters – piano tracks recorded for this Hollywood movie featuring Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker.
Education
Pre-College Piano Lessons, Theory & History Studies at The Juilliard School / Pre-College Division
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1985Pre-College Piano Studies at Brooklyn College / Pre-College
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1984Pre-College Studies at Hebrew Arts School
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1987Bachelor of Music, Historical Performance (Harpsichord) with minors in Classical Piano and Composition at Oberlin College / Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992Pre-College at Mannes School of Music
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1982Pre College at Brooklyn College
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1984Accredited Course Work at Brooklyn College
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985Pre-College Division at The Juilliard School
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985Pre-College Studies at Hebrew Arts School
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987Bachelor's of Music at Oberlin College/ Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992Bachelor of Music at Oberlin Conservatory at Oberlin College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other
Experience Level
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