I discovered jazz the way most people discover love—unexpectedly and completely. Growing up, I'd sneak downstairs after bedtime to listen to my grandfather's vinyl collection: Ella, Duke, Billie, and Thelonious. Those crackling records taught me that jazz isn't just music; it's conversation, storytelling, and pure emotion wrapped in sophisticated harmony. I studied classical piano for years before realizing my heart belonged in smoky rooms where the music breathes and changes with each performance.
My sound is rooted in the swing era and bebop traditions, but I've never been one to simply recreate the past. I'm inspired by the fearless innovation of artists like Sarah Vaughan and Oscar Peterson—musicians who honored tradition while making it entirely their own. Whether I'm reimagining a Gershwin standard or performing one of my original compositions, I aim to capture that same spirit of elegant adventure.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of performing at intimate jazz clubs and concert halls across the country, from basement speakeasies that feel like time capsules to prestigious festivals where the legacy of jazz is celebrated. I've shared stages with remarkable musicians who've become dear friends, and together we've created moments of magic that remind me why I fell in love with this music in the first place.
When I'm at the piano with my ensemble, leading a tune through its changes, watching the bass player smile at a particularly sweet turnaround—that's when I'm home. I invite you to join me for an evening where the past and present dance together, where every note is played with intention, and where the spirit of jazz lives on.