July 2023
I'm honoured to be included in my friend and colleague Ken Shorley's video series 'Canadian Percussionists'. Ken is a multi-talented percussionist, composer and instructor and his YouTube channel is a treasure chest of elegant playing and wisdom.
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April 2023
So pleased that ensemble Constantinople's album 'Il Ponte di Leonardo' has been awarded a Juno for Classical Album of the Year, Small Ensemble category.
The album was released in 2023 on the Glossa label and features the…
October 2018
September 6th, 7th and 8th, I participated in an amazing, very-large-scale percussion event called Rythmopolis. A production courageously headed by Fabrice Marandola, Michel G. Barette and the ensemble Sixtrum, Rythmopolis featured over 50 percussionists and…
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May 2016
I recently had a great chat with my friend, the multi-talented musician Eien Hunter-Ishikawa, which he has featured on his blog. We talked about the importance of sound, groove, our teachers and more. Thanks Eien!
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August 2015
I'm currently in the small village of Houdetsi in Crete following workshops with the fabulous percussionist Zohar Fresco.
The Labyrinth centre here organizes multiple Mediterranean music workshops throughout the year as well as presenting a wonderful music…
July 2015
It's not often I get to share a really great concert review. Seems like good critics are going extinct... So I'm very pleased to be able to link to this NBC San Diego review by Robert Bush…
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July 2011
Multi-talented percussionist, composer, artist, and all-around gentleman Jesse Stewart and I recently performed in a stunning environment of rock art created by John Felice Ceprano, at the Remic Rapids Park, Ottawa. 2011 marks the 25th year that…
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