A Short Interview of Me
Here's a short interview of me on the PARMA Recordings blog, to accompany the release of the album In Tandem, containing Blue Plea.
Martial Arts and Pajamas (and Concerts and Tails)
When I was a kid in Montreal, my folks took me to many classical recitals at Place des Arts. The pianists wore tails - tuxedos with...
Rhythm and Percussion (in Martial Arts)
I haven't yet listened to Lyoto Machida's post-fight interview, but I did see a video clip of his front kick knockout of Vitor Belfort on...
Moto Bello Album Released
The Moto Bello album by Trio Casals has been released! It is a 2-disc set and features works by 10 contemporary composers, including my...
Moto Bello Trailer
Works by Diane Jones, Beth Mehocic, David N. Stewart, Sidney Bailin, L Peter Deutsch, Giovanni Piacentini, Adrienne Albert, Clive...
Blue Plea Recorded
I spent the morning of February 7 at the Oktaven Studio in Mt. Vernon, NY, working with bass clarinetist Sauro Berti, PARMA Recordings...
Blue Plea going Duo
I've been asked whether I might like to add a saxophone part to Blue Plea so that Saulo Berti and Mario Ciaccio can perform it as a duo....
Blue Plea
A compilation album by bass clarinetist Sauro Berti and saxophonist Mario Ciaccio will include my recently completed work, Blue Plea, for...
May-Mac and Storytelling
Only with reluctance dare I disagree with the likes of George Foreman, Mike Tyson, Shane Mosely, and Holly Holm about a boxing match....