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With this group I have had the opportunity to tour the united states extensively, playing to crowds sometimes as large at 10,000 people. Occasionally the band (myself included) opens for larger acts including the Goo Goo Dolls, and Gogol Bordello. Through this band I also got the opportunity to perform with Jello Biafra (formerly of the Dead Kennedys) and Arrange for and perform with LA rapper Aceyalone.

I have led many projects and worked with many acts and productions in my time freelancing. Some highlights include: -performing in the 2023 Portland Playhouse production "The Sounds of Afrolitical Movement"-Performing in the horn section for a traveling Broadway Production for a week at Portland's Keller Auditorium-Playing trombone on numerous occasions with, and writing two large band compositions for the Portland Jazz Composer's Ensemble.-leading my own 13 piece band at the 2022 Montavilla Jazz festival.-Putting out my debut record "Damnation of Memory" in 2021 on the PJCE Record Label.-Performing with noteworthy Local musicians/acts including: Gordon Lee, Chuck Israels, Blue Cranes, Andre St James, The Doo Doo Funk All-Stars, and many others.-Touring Japan in 2015 and The American south in 2017.

Over my time working there I did a bit of everything from assisting in management of multiple vineyards and performing necessary agricultural work, picking crops, loading and unloading trucks. loading and unloading an industrial wine press. Checking each aspect of the wine at every stage of production. Pumping and transporting the product. Tasting and analyzing for flaws at every stage, and cleaning everything. As well as pouring for customers assisting in the sale of product.