About Me
I grew up in Long Island, New York in a musical household. My Dad played the saxophone, and exposed me to a wide range of incredible music. Jazz, Classical, Rock-n-Roll, RnB, Latin, Blues, Country and Opera are all part of the soundtrack of my life. Our house was filled with second hand instruments, and I gravitated to the saxophone. I also taught myself to play flute, drums, piano and guitar. The Piano opened the door to the joy of composing, which eventually became my first love.
As a teen I played in All-County and All-State jazz ensembles, as well as the McDonald’s Tri-State High School Jazz Ensemble. I won scholarships to attend Hofstra University, and while in attendance was the recipient of the Duke Ellington Award for contributions in jazz.
I’ve been a busy player on the New York scene since the early 80’s and have recorded and/or performed with artists such as Ronnie Spector, Brian Setzer, Paul Schaffer, Joan Osborne, Andrew Dice Clay, Debbie Gibson, Jelly Bean Benitez, Emo Leblanc, The Drifters, The Coasters, Felix Cavalieri of the Rascals and countless others. My sax sounds can be heard on commercials for companies and products as diverse as Sheraton Hotels, Oreo Cookies, and Pfizer Inc.
I have composed and recorded music for Johnson and Johnson Inc, Telluride Film Festival, NY Mets, Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Media Right Productions, Chase Marketing, Bob Giraldi Productions and others.
🎥✨ Lights, Camera... Holiday Magic! ✨🎄
As the year wraps up, I hope you find your well-deserved pause in the hustle of creativity. May your holidays be filled with inspiration, rest, and maybe even a few cinematic moments worth capturing.
🎬 Take this time to:
📚 Write the script you’ve been dreaming about
🎥 Capture memories with loved ones
💫 Recharge for your next big project
To all the amazing members of Student Filmmakers, I wish you a creative, restful, and magical holiday season. Here’s to new stories, fresh ideas, and unforgettable films in the year ahead!
✨ Stay inspired. Stay creative. See you in 2025! ✨
"Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you’re a director." ― James Cameron
