Projects
As a leader/co-leader:
The Kora Band
Original and traditional music featuring the 21-string African kora in a modern setting with trumpet, piano, bass and drums. “Mesmerizing” – Seattle Times
Tunnel Six
A modern jazz collective of three Canadians and three Americans founded at the Banff International workshop in 2009. “Tuneful contemporary jazz with a lot of space” – Edmonton Journal
PJCE
The Portland Jazz Composers’ Ensemble is a 14-piece group which commissions and performs original works by its members and other jazz composers in the Portland community and beyond.
Bridgetown Sextet
The Bridgetown Sextet performs authentic, energetic roots jazz from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, with a sound evoking Creole New Orleans, the stomp of prohibition era Chicago, fast-paced Harlem stride piano, and the tight swing of depression era Manhattan.
Andrew Oliver Sextet
A long-standing group of six unique players and composers. “For those who wonder about the future of jazz, the Oliver Sextet gives a brilliant display of what younger jazz musicians in Portland have to offer.” – KMHD
As a sideman:
Sam Howard Band
A quartet led by bassist/composer Sam Howard performing his soulful original tunes, featuring Scott Pemberton on guitar, Russ Kleiner on drums, and myself.
Loveness Wesa and the Bantus
Led by Loveness Wesa of Zimbabwe, we perform her original Afro-pop as well as her versions of traditional Shona tunes. Featuring marimba, drums, bass, keyboards, trumpet, and several vocalists, this is a high-energy dance band!