I am inspired by a wide range of music and some of it includes these:
Maria Schneider
Her work as a Jazz composer has got me interested in the possibilities of working with a large ensemble and I hope to develop some scores that draw down some influence from her
Bob Brookmeyer
Bob is a scintillating trombonist and again a composer of flair and imagination. His moods that range from humourous to languid to raging to elegant are so inspiring.
Jaco Pastorius
With his incessant groove, unique compositional voice and compelling solo work, Jaco has long been an important part of my musical background.
Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy was one of the first jazz musicians I ever heard and I was lucky enough to see him in concert with his United Nation orchestra. Needless to say, his solos still delight and his natural ebullience and charm are as much a part of his music as his special trumpet.
