#artistswithoutlabels

Checked out Eric Harland's Mixed Tape Feat. BIGYUKI, Casey Benjamin & Carrtoons on Sunday and it was funky and modern electronic musical adventure! #livemusicnyc #makemusicnotwar #jazztronica #subbass #artistswithoutlabels #electrofunk #justgladtobehere (at Blue Note New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUGZI7lAHNA/?utm_medium=tumblr

In the studio with Jon Arons working on his audio book. From I heard tonight, this book is gonna turn some heads. Check it out when it’s released. Jon’s story is impressive. The studio is open again! If you need to record vocals or VOs or anything else like help mixing or producing your tracks, hit me up! #artistswithoutlabels #recording #audiobook #producer #engineer #justgladtobehere #author #writer #voiceover (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQc0f3xghMq/?utm_medium=tumblr

People that are not committed to a personal creative professional journey will ask me why I’m playing saxophone on the street or why I don’t get a real job, and on and on and on. I’m not here for that. I have a different life’s mission which is ok with me and doesn’t require anyone’s understanding or permission or acceptance. I accept the risks and rewards no matter how large or small. I will be making music and continue being creative until it’s not physically possible for me. It’s not a hobby regardless of how societal value is implied and measured. I wake up everyday doing something I love and I have nothing but infinite gratitude for that small humble life I have and the ability to share it an audience that appreciates it. . . #commitment #diligence #thejourneyisthedestination #creativeprofessional #artistswithoutlabels #musicproducer #saxophonist #gratitude #valueiswherethelinescross #collaborate (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNnq_6HAyA2/?igshid=1hggns167r6cm

Happily making some new music! Will share a rough mix later tonight! #makemusicnotwar #justgladtobehere #artistswithoutlabels #30tracksin30days #musicproducer #musicproduction (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKiDLyxgxCI/?igshid=1ipq67fo25r8h

Had a great “socially distanced” recording session with Dave Fields last Friday with a really great songwriter named Phil Masorti. Thanks for the call @davefieldsmusic I love getting to make great music with great musicians! #justgladtobehere #liverecording #makemusicnotwar #artistswithoutlabels #saxophonelife (at Tambour Bistro & Wine Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnreGNpWiB/?igshid=tl7ckj07zywo

Had a great show with Kimberly Davis and an amazing group of #musicians a few weeks back for a wonderful organization called I Love My Artist Foundation with a serious mission to “Uplift, assist, educate, and foster a community to build sustainability for the working artist. We are committed to creating a cadre of stakeholders and supporters who will further bond the artist community.” Thanks some important work! Big thanks to Trevor Allen for the call and to Kimberly Davis and her gracious, soulful voice! Check them out at ilovemyartistfoundation.org. Grateful for these experiences and everyone involved!❤️🎵 It felt great to be on stage and I even got to see a few friends hangin in the audience and on performing. #ilovemyartistfoundation #justgladtobehere #artistswithoutlabels #makemusicnotwar #livemusicbrooklyn (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGgBkc9AyI3/?igshid=1il55satw4iqw

Been spending some time playing music on the street lately. Not many other places to perform than this right now. It fulfills this need to perform for people that I get sometimes out of blue and it’s both cathartic and therapeutic for me. I’ve felt this since I can remember and I choose it over just about anything else to be honest. People that don’t have this itch to perform will never understand it because it’s not their calling or bliss which is totally understandable. It’s not for everyone. I enjoy interacting with people on the street. Some of them miss experiencing live music as much as I do which is beautiful and human. When I moved to NYC many years ago I ran out of the money I’d saved up within the first month or 2, so if I didn’t have any cash for food as I searched for a job and a room for rent, I’d play on the street until I had enough to get a Felafel Sandwich at Mamoun’s or a slice of pizza at Ben’s in Greenwich village. I guess not much has changed except I have my own apartment with my own bills. I guess that’s the circle of life during a Jamdemic. 😂🤷🏾‍♂️ big thanks to @k_magic_keys for joining me on these recent musical adventures, too! #livemusicnyc #justgladtobehere #makemusicnotwar #artistswithoutlabels #soulfunkjazz #anomalyduo #streetmusicians #washyourhands #wearamask #onwardandupward (at DUMBO) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcXxSfAfu9/?igshid=1wvccoo3v6w4g

Great hang tonight at a canary club! Thanks to everyone that came by! We appreciate your support for live music and local restaurants at a time when going out can be so anxiety ridden. We had a blast! #livemusicnyc #justgladtobehere #makemusicnotwar #artistswithoutlabels #soulfunkjazz #Anomalytrio (at Canary Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFGW0fYAMZK/?igshid=bwq5loygtqg2