My interest in reed instruments began in grade school with the saxophone. In high
school I mastered the double-reeded bassoon and began to pursue clarinet. My early influences were Benny Goodman, Stan
Getz, Ben Webster and Bobby Hackett.
In the early 60's I took a job with Carl Fischer Musical Instrument Co. in the repair department. It
was then that I embraced the clarinet and began performing with local jazz combos and diversified musical groups. After
40 years in the industry, I am a seasoned repair technician with Meyer Music Co. but my love is still performance - Jazz,
R&B, Pop and classical.
I have performed with:
* The Grand Rapids Pops Orchestra
* The Grand Rapids Symphony
* National Guard Band
* Calvin College Alumni Orchestra
and a myriad of jazz and swing ensembles over the years
I am proud to have performed with notables such as:
* Arthur Fiedler
* Ray price
* Boots Randolph
I play clarinet, saxophone and trumpet
"A Sentimental Journey".
