Music
Here are some MP3 samples of some of my work. Included are examples of my playing and composing. Enjoy.
To hear samples of my playing and compositions with my band Tamandua, please follow one of these links:
I also play with Ra Quintet. You can go to www.raquintet.com for more information on this band.
Cloud Swing -This is me playing with Cirkestra on the Alice CD. Go to www.cirkestra.com for information on buying this CD. Peter Bufano composed all of the tunes but one traditional piece on this recording.
Ramona -Cirkestra again. Circus big band, kinda.
Slings -Here I am playing tom toms and various hand percussion instruments with Cirkestra.
Alice on Crack -One more Cirkestra sample. This one is a wacky circus waltz.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome -Doing the prog rock thing. This is the instrumental trio version of my old band Ape 7. This was co-written by me and my buddies Neil and Mike.
The Rainbow Path -This is from a short string quartet piece I wrote. It was dedicated to my buddy and his wife and played at their wedding.
Third Nipple Excerpt -This is from a long free improvisation performed by Third Nipple. Go to www.thirdnipple.net or www.cdbaby.com to purchase the CD.
Trail Mix -This is a jazz tune I composed. This clip comes from a recent National Guitar Workshop faculty concert. I’m playing with fellow faculty members Steve Raleigh and Mark Cocheo on guitar and John Yelland on bass.
Cinnamon Noisette -This is a ballad I composed. This clip comes from the National Guitar Workshop August 8, 2006 faculty concert. I am playing drums. Chris Parrello and Tom Dempsey are playing guitar. John Yelland is playing bass.
Green Chimneys -Here is The Boston Jazz Trio performing a version of Thelonius Monk’s “Green Chimney’s”. This is one of my favorite jazz tunes.