About Me
As I’ve travelled though time its amazing to me the variety of skills I developed. I can only say that it is the result of working with and for people - meeting their needs with a curious mind and with hands that are eager to and work. This site exists for me to share some of my creations and to create the opportunity of joining others in their work.
Please feel free to contact me about my work and ways that we can collaborate.
music educator - choral conductor - choral composer - choral/vocal arranger - vocal coach - singer - pianist/keyboardist - guitarist - bassist - saxophonist - recording engineer - local historian/commentator - film documentarian - video production - photographer
Events
Click On Each Date to Find Out More About Each Event
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Art Show and Smooth Jazz: Come out for an Afternoon of Beautiful art and Music. Art by Fluvanna’s local art and Music by Dynamic Sound.
Carrysbrook Auditorium, Fork Union VA
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Film Showing & Discussion: “Resiliency, Recovery, & Rebirth” a documentary film I produced in 2021 that discusses how African Americans endured some of our nation’s most trying times. Discussion to follow.
Hampton Museum, Hampton Virginia
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Friends of the Fluvanna County Library
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Film Showing & Discussion: “Reconstructed” documentary viewing sharing the building of churches and schools in the African-American communities of Fluvanna County.
Yancy School & Community Center, Esmont, VA
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Film Showing & Discussion: “Reconstructed” documentary viewing sharing the building of churches and schools in the African-American communities of Fluvanna County.
Zion Hill Baptist Church, Keswick, Virginia
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Beneath Familiar Ground: A creative experience featuring smooth jazz, gospel, and R&B along with stories and commentaries about the African-American experience.
Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlottesville Virginia
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In The Mix: An evening of Smooth Jazz, Gospel, and Vintage R&B. Celebrating the music creations of African-Americans.
Carysbrook Auditorium, Fork Union VA
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“Speaking of Rivers” - Paddle on the Rivanna River in Charlottesville as I lecture on the contributions of African-Americans. Part of Rivanna River Fest
Click: Rivanna RiverFest
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Film Showing of “Reconstructed” for the Central Virginia History Researchers.
Site: Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
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Premier Film Showing of “Traveling Our Ancestors’ Journey” at James Monroe Highland. Part of Highland’s Descendants Day.
Click: James Monroe Highland Descendants day
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Musical Performance at James Madison’s home, Montpelier in Orange County VA as part of the Orange County African-American Historical Society’s Juneteenth Celebration.
Click: OCAAHS Webpage
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Musical Performance
Come out to The Center and enjoy a mixture of Smooth Jazz and R&B and I share about what makes this music so special to our American Culture.
Visit The Center for more information and to register.
The Center at Belvedere - 540 Belvedere Boulevard -Charlottesville, VA 22901
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Winter Soulstice: The Smooth Side of the Yuletide.
Come out and enjoy an evening of soulful renditions of Holiday Classics. I will be joined on stage by Preacious Anderson-Bland, Travis Smith, Wilbert Harris, and Greg Brown.
Carybrook Performing Arts Center - 8880 James Madison Highway, Fork Union VA
$5.00 General Admission
Visit carysbrook.org for information and to purchase tickets online
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Film showing and discussion of “Traveling Our Ancestors’ Journey”. This documentary chronicles the history, research, and gathering of the decedents of those enslaved and James Monroe Highland. A time of discussion will following the screening.
V. Earl Dickerson Auditorium - 501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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In The Mix: This concert features the soul-stirring styles of gospel, blues, and smooth jazz while showcasing elements of African American musical expression.
V. Earl Dickerson Auditorium - 501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22902
