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Talented and highly driven musician and educator in New York City with many years of experience as both a performer and teacher. As a performer, he has played for numerous Broadway productions, featured acts, big bands, and recordings as a lead trumpet player and jazz soloist.
As an educator, he brings extensive experience across public and private instruction, including college-level professorship and ongoing work as a brass faculty member, clinician, and teaching artist—focused on trumpet pedagogy, technique, and jazz improvisation, along with ensemble direction and curriculum development.
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Adjunct Assistant Professor - Applied Music, Trumpet at Ocean County College
September 1, 2025 - PresentPrivate instruction for brass students across classical music and jazz improvisation.
Adjunct Faculty (Trumpet), Jazz Ensemble Instructor, Brass Methods Course at Elizabethtown College
July 1, 2025 - PresentPrivate instruction for brass students including classical music, jazz improvisation/harmony, and composition; teaches brass methods and directs jazz ensemble. Also taught summer camp harmony, theory, and ear training; provides brass master classes and assists with brass ensemble instruction.
Brass Clinician at Verona High School
June 1, 2025 - PresentTeaches master classes on brass embouchure and fundamentals; provides individual private instruction for jazz ensemble preparation and embouchure corrections.
Lead Trumpet at Syracuse Jazz Festival
June 1, 2025 - PresentLead trumpet appearances at Syracuse Jazz Festival.
Lead Trumpet at Jason Scheff
April 1, 2025 - PresentLead trumpet role for Jason Scheff performance at Tilles Center, NY.
Sub Musician at Papermill Playhouse Theater (Take The Lead)
April 1, 2025 - PresentSub musician for Take The Lead project; supporting performances at Papermill Playhouse Theater, NJ.
Lead Trumpet at Jason Scheff, Tilles Center NY
April 1, 2025 - PresentLead trumpet for Jason Scheff performance at the Tilles Center, coordinating with orchestra and band sections.
Sub Musician at Take The Lead, Papermill Playhouse Theater NJ
April 1, 2025 - PresentSub musician performing trumpet parts for a major production at Papermill Playhouse, with duties including lead trumpet responsibilities and collaboration with pit and stage personnel.
Sub Musician at White Christmas, Papermill Playhouse Theater NJ
December 1, 2024 - PresentSub trumpet performer for the White Christmas production at Papermill Playhouse.
Trumpet at The New Jersey Tenors
November 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025Trumpet performances at Carteret Performing Arts Center; engagements across 2022-2024.
Trumpet at Paul Anka
November 1, 2024 - PresentTrumpet performances at multiple venues including State Theater NJ, Warner Theater CT, NYCB Theater LI, Ocean Casino Atlantic City.
Trumpet at The New Jersey Tenors
November 1, 2024 - PresentTrumpet for additional engagements at Carteret Performing Arts Center and other venues.
Trumpet at Paul Anka – State Theater NJ / Warner Theater CT / NYCB Theater LI NY / Ocean Casino Atlantic City NJ
November 1, 2024 - PresentTrumpet for Paul Anka engagements across multiple venues, coordinating with show band and guest artists.
Lead Trumpet at Tony DeSare – Sinatra and Beyond
October 1, 2024 - PresentLead trumpet with Glens Falls Symphony in Sinatra and Beyond program.
Lead Trumpet at Tony DeSare – 'Sinatra and Beyond', Glens Falls Symphony
October 1, 2024 - PresentLead trumpet for Tony DeSare program with Glens Falls Symphony, featuring swing and standards repertoire.
Brass Faculty and Ensemble Instructor at Long Island Conservatory of Music
June 1, 2024 - PresentPrivate instruction for brass students including classical music and jazz improvisation/harmony; composition, NYSSMA preparation, and ensemble direction.
Lead Trumpet at Gino Vannelli
June 1, 2024 - PresentLead trumpet for Gino Vannelli performances at Sony Hall NYC and Syracuse Jazz Festival.
Lead Trumpet at Gino Vannelli – Sony Hall NYC / Syracuse Jazz Festival
June 1, 2024 - PresentLead trumpet for Gino Vannelli performances, including festival appearances and Sony Hall concert work.
Split Lead Trumpet / Solo Trumpet at Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band
October 1, 2023 - PresentSplit lead and solo trumpet engagements including True Blue Jazz Festival and NYC events.
Lead Trumpet at Ed Palermo Big Band
October 1, 2023 - PresentLead trumpet with Ed Palermo Big Band at The Falcon, NY; also sub trumpet.
Split Lead Trumpet / Solo Trumpet at Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band
October 1, 2023 - PresentSplit lead and solo trumpet duties with the Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band at festival and concert events.
Lead Trumpet (Sub Lead Trumpet) at Ed Palermo Big Band – The Falcon NY
October 1, 2023 - PresentLead/Sub trumpet with the Ed Palermo Big Band; also performed as solo trumpet in various settings.
Brass Faculty and Ensemble Instructor at Church Street School for Music and Art
February 1, 2023 - PresentPrivate instructor and ensemble director for brass students including classical music, jazz improvisation/harmony, and composition.
Trumpet at The New Jersey Tenors – Carteret Performing Arts Center
November 30, 2022 - September 17, 2025Trumpet for The New Jersey Tenors performances at Carteret Performing Arts Center.
Brass Clinician at H.B. Whitehorn Middle School
November 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Taught master classes on brass embouchure and fundamentals; provided individual instruction focused on brass embouchure corrections.
Trumpet at The Prom (National Broadway Tour)
October 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025Trumpet in The Prom national Broadway tour.
Trumpet at The Prom – National Broadway Tour
October 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025Trumpet for national Broadway tour production of The Prom, coordinating with pit and production teams.
Brass Faculty at The Stony Brook School
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024Private instruction for trumpet students including classical music, NYSSMA preparation, and jazz improvisation/harmony.
Brass Faculty at Music Conservatory of Westchester
November 1, 2021 - PresentPrivate instruction for trumpet students including classical music and NYSSMA preparation; jazz improvisation/harmony; teaches summer jazz workshop master classes and ensembles.
Lead Trumpet at The Four Tops and The Temptations
August 31, 2021 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet for high-profile shows and engagements with classic soul/ Motown repertoire.
Lead Trumpet at The Four Tops and The Temptations
August 1, 2021 - PresentLead trumpet performances at South Shore Music Circus and Cape Cod Melody Tent.
Guest Clinician at New Jersey City University
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021Guest clinic on modern large ensemble playing, rehearsal techniques, and commercial brass pedagogy.
Sub Musician, Lead Trumpet at National Tours – Red, Blue and Gold Shows
January 1, 2020 - September 17, 2025Sub musician and lead trumpet for national tours.
Lead Trumpet at The Who – Moving On
September 30, 2019 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet for The Who tour-related performance at Fenway Park, Boston.
Lead Trumpet at The Who – Moving On
September 1, 2019 - PresentLead trumpet with The Who at Fenway Park, Boston.
Sub Musician at The Prom – Broadway, The Longacre Theatre
August 31, 2019 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet for Broadway production of The Prom at The Longacre Theatre.
Sub Musician at The Prom – Broadway NYC (Longacre Theatre)
August 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025Sub musician for The Prom on Broadway.
Lead Trumpet at Battle of the Big Bands – Jonathan Stout Big Band
June 30, 2019 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet for big band performance at USS Intrepid NYC.
Lead Trumpet at Hugh Jackman – The Man, The Music, The Show
June 30, 2019 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet for Hugh Jackman production at Boston TD Garden.
Lead Trumpet at Battle of the Big Bands with Jonathan Stout Big Band
June 1, 2019 - PresentLead trumpet performance at USS Intrepid NYC.
Lead Trumpet at Hugh Jackman – The Man, The Music, The Show
June 1, 2019 - PresentLead trumpet at Boston TD Garden.
Jazz Soloist at Charles Mingus Project
December 1, 2018 - PresentJazz soloist with Charles Mingus Project.
Jazz Soloist at Replogle, 2 Mary Ann McSweeny and Elio Villafranca – Charles Mingus Project
December 1, 2018 - PresentJazz soloist performing Mingus works with Charles Mingus Project ensemble.
Sub Musician at Hello Dolly! – Broadway, Shubert Theatre
August 31, 2018 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet for Hello Dolly! on Broadway.
Sub Musician (Tpt 1,2,3) at Hello Dolly! (Broadway)
August 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet positions on Broadway production.
Jazz Ensemble Clinician at Defiance College
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019Taught basic and introductory jazz performance techniques to non-music major jazz ensembles.
Sub Musician (Tpt 1,2) at Prince of Broadway
October 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet positions on Broadway production.
Sub Musician at Prince of Broadway – Broadway, Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
October 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet for Prince of Broadway production at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Lead Trumpet at The Ringling Brothers/Barnum and Bailey Circus
May 31, 2017 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet for touring circus productions.
Sub Musician at Cirque du Soleil: Paramour
April 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet in Paramour on Broadway.
Sub Musician at Cirque du Soleil: Paramour – Broadway, Lyric Theatre
April 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet for Cirque du Soleil Paramour on Broadway.
Sub Musician at Matilda (Broadway)
January 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet in Matilda at Shubert Theatre.
Discovery Day / Jazz Ensemble Instructor at Blueprint Special, Waterwell Theater Company & Intrepid Museum
January 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025Jazz ensemble instruction and discovery day programming.
Sub Musician at Matilda – Broadway, Shubert Theatre
January 1, 2017 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet for Matilda; performed with the Shubert Theatre cast.
Assistant Instructor at Blueprint Special – Waterwell Theater Company & Intrepid Museum NYC
January 1, 2017 - PresentInstructor for trumpet pedagogy and performance in project-based program.
Split Lead Trumpet at Cecilia Coleman Big Band
December 31, 2016 - September 17, 2025Split lead trumpet with big band, later continued 2011–2016.
Jazz Ensemble and Trumpet Clinician at Kaufman Music Center / Lucy Moses School (Discovery Day)
June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016Instructed students on basic trumpet pedagogy and music performance.
Contracted Musical Group Leader (Outreach) at Bronx Arts Ensemble
January 1, 2016 - PresentLed own musical group and performed for local community and schools as part of outreach activities.
Brass Instructor and Assistant Band Director (multiple schools) at Bronx Arts Ensemble
October 1, 2015 - PresentTeaches brass lessons and music technology; teaches recorder and guitar/drum set; writes and arranges music for full band; assists with conducting and leads band rehearsals at local elementary/middle schools including P.S. 175 City Island, P.S. 83 The Donald Hertz School, P.S. 161 Ponce De Leon, and M.S. 459 East Fordham Academy for the Arts.
Sub Musician at Book of Mormon (Broadway)
October 1, 2015 - PresentSub trumpet in Book of Mormon at Eugene O’Neill Theatre.
Sub Musician at Book of Mormon – Broadway, Eugene O’Neill Theatre
October 1, 2015 - PresentSub trumpet for Book of Mormon on Broadway; involved in pit and performance.
Sub Musician at Radio City Spring Spectacular – NYC
May 31, 2015 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet for Radio City Spring Spectacular production.
Sub Musician at Radio City Spring Spectacular
May 1, 2015 - September 17, 2025Sub musician for Radio City Spring Spectacular.
Sub Musician at Pippin (Music Box Theater)
January 1, 2015 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet in Pippin on Broadway.
Lead Trumpet at Igmar Thomas Revive Big Band
January 1, 2015 - PresentLead trumpet with NYC-based Revive Big Band.
Sub Musician at Pippin – Broadway, Music Box Theater
January 1, 2015 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet for Pippin on Broadway.
Lead Trumpet (Sub Lead Trumpet) at Igmar Thomas Revive Big Band – NYC
January 1, 2015 - PresentLead/Sub trumpet with the Revive Big Band in NYC.
WeBop Teaching Artist (Trumpet) at Jazz at Lincoln Center
December 1, 2014 - PresentDemonstrates trumpet, performs a variety of jazz styles, and instructs students on different jazz artists and jazz history.
Sub Musician at White Christmas (Papermill Playhouse Theater)
December 1, 2014 - PresentSub musician for White Christmas production at Papermill Playhouse Theater, NJ.
Sub Musician at Piece of My Heart – Signature Theater NYC
September 30, 2014 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet in Signature Theater production Piece of My Heart.
Sub Musician at Piece of My Heart (Signature Theater)
September 1, 2014 - September 17, 2025Sub musician for Piece of My Heart.
Trumpet Clinician at Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
June 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014Demonstrated a hand-made trumpet; performed music by Dizzy Gillespie and discussed trumpet sound production and jazz history.
Sub Musician at Radio City Christmas Spectacular – NYC
January 31, 2014 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet for Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
Sub Musician at Radio City Christmas Spectacular
January 1, 2014 - September 17, 2025Sub musician for Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
Lead Trumpet at New Hampshire Festival Pops
December 31, 2013 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet for festival pops program conducted by Matt Catingub.
Lead Trumpet at The Artie Shaw Orchestra – Tour
December 31, 2013 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet on Artie Shaw Orchestra tour.
Lead Trumpet at Sleep No More
September 1, 2013 - PresentLead trumpet for Sleep No More at McKittrick Hotel, NYC.
Lead Trumpet at Sleep No More – McKittrick Hotel NYC
September 1, 2013 - PresentLead trumpet for immersive performance Sleep No More.
Lead Trumpet at Monty Python's Spamalot – National Broadway Tour
May 31, 2013 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet for Spamalot tour; performed across multiple cities.
Lead Trumpet at Artie Shaw Orchestra Tour
January 1, 2013 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet on Artie Shaw Orchestra tour.
Lead Trumpet at Beantown Swing Orchestra
December 31, 2012 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet with Beantown Swing Orchestra.
Lead Trumpet at Clay Aiken’s Joyful Noise Tour – Wilbur Theatre Boston
December 31, 2012 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet for Joyful Noise Tour stop at Wilbur Theatre.
Lead Trumpet at The Cab Calloway Orchestra
December 31, 2012 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet with Cab Calloway Orchestra.
Lead Trumpet at American Repertory Theater
December 31, 2011 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet with regional theater productions and concert projects.
Lead Trumpet at Gershwin Premiere – Porgy and Bess
August 31, 2011 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet in premiere performance of Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.
Lead Trumpet (Sub Lead Trumpet) at Chico O'Farrill Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra – Birdland
January 1, 2011 - PresentLead/Sub trumpet with Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra at Birdland.
Lead Trumpet at Eguie Castrillo Palladium Orchestra
December 31, 2010 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet with Palladium Orchestra.
Lead Trumpet at John McNeil Jazz Orchestra
December 31, 2010 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet with John McNeil Jazz Orchestra.
Sub Musician at The Big Apple Circus – Lincoln Center NYC
December 31, 2010 - September 17, 2025Sub trumpet for circus performances at Lincoln Center.
Lead Trumpet at Ogunquit Playhouse
October 31, 2010 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet for summer stock theatre productions.
Lead Trumpet at The MK Groove Orchestra
January 1, 2010 - PresentLead trumpet for contemporary jazz/rock ensemble.
Split Lead Trumpet / Solo Trumpet at Stan Rubin Orchestra
January 1, 2010 - PresentSplit lead and solo trumpet for Stan Rubin Orchestra.
Lead Trumpet at Boston Pops – Eight Piece Group
December 31, 2009 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet with Boston Pops Eight Piece Group.
Performer, Jazz Ensemble and Brass Pedagogy Clinician at Hollis Brookline High School
May 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009Instructed high school students in jazz ensemble performance techniques and trumpet pedagogy.
Lead Trumpet at Idan Santhaus Jazz Orchestra
January 1, 2009 - PresentLead trumpet with Idan Santhaus Jazz Orchestra; ongoing through 2010s.
Lead Trumpet at Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica
December 31, 2008 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet for Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica – The Live Esquivel Big Band.
Lead Trumpet at Roland Davis Jazz Orchestra
December 31, 2008 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet with Roland Davis Jazz Orchestra.
Lead Trumpet at George Russell and The Living Time Orchestra
December 31, 2008 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet with Living Time Orchestra project.
Performer and Assistant Instructor (Youth Jazz Orchestra) at New England Conservatory Youth Jazz Orchestra
December 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Instructed high school students in jazz performance ensemble techniques and trumpet pedagogy; served as performer and assistant instructor.
Lead Trumpet / Sub Trumpet (Broadway, tours, festivals, recordings) at Various theaters, orchestras, big bands, and festivals
January 1, 2007 - PresentLead trumpet and section/sub work across Broadway productions, national tours, jazz festivals, and live shows; also performed as jazz soloist on selected projects.
Performer and Brass Pedagogy Clinician at Panama Jazz Festival (with Danilo Pérez)
January 1, 2007 - January 31, 2007Provided instruction on commercial music ensemble techniques, jazz improvisation, and commercial lead trumpet pedagogy; performed as part of the festival.
Lead Trumpet at Kendrick Oliver and The New Life Jazz Orchestra
January 1, 2007 - PresentLead and Section Trumpet with New Life Jazz Orchestra; ongoing through 2010s.
Lead Trumpet at Replogle, 3 Chie Imaizumi Jazz Orchestra
December 31, 2004 - September 17, 2025Lead trumpet with North Sea Jazz Festival appearance.
Assistant Instructor at ASPIRE – Berklee College of Music
July 31, 2004 - September 17, 2025Assistant instructor for five-week music performance program.
Assistant Instructor (Five-Week Music Performance Program) at ASPIRE: Five-Week Music Performance Program (Berklee College of Music)
July 1, 2004 - July 31, 2004Instructed high school students in jazz performance ensemble techniques and trumpet pedagogy.
Rehearsed/Performed; Masterclass Instructor (Recruiting Outreach) at Rainbow Big Band (with Phil Wilson)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007Rehearsed, performed, and delivered masterclasses on Woody Herman and Phil Wilson repertoire at various high schools across the New England region for recruitment.
Rehearsed/Performed; Masterclass Instructor (Recruiting Outreach) at Urban Outreach Orchestra (with Lin Biviano)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007Rehearsed, performed, and instructed masterclasses on big band music at various high schools across the New England region to support student recruitment.
Rehearsed/Performed; Masterclass Instructor (Recruiting Outreach) at Tower of Power Ensemble (with Wayne Naus)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Rehearsed, performed, and taught masterclasses based on Tower of Power repertoire at various high schools across the New England region for recruitment.
Education
Master of Music in Jazz Studies at New England Conservatory
May 1, 2009 - May 1, 2009Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Performance at Berklee College of Music
May 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007Master of Music in Jazz Studies at New England Conservatory
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2009Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Performance at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2007Master of Music in Jazz Studies at New England Conservatory
January 1, 2009 - May 1, 2009Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Performance at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007Qualifications
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