I learned drum rudiments in 4th grade summer music camp. I consider myself lucky to have had that.

As far as music notation, I studied with the director of the Albany Symphony Orchestra and learned a couple of things.

But what I've done most is write horn parts for records made by other artists. I love a three-horn section, but I've played flutes or vibes just as often. I've written and played for everything from an Elvis tribute band to folk, country, soul, jazz septet, jazz big band, and up to symphony orchestra. Always fun to write for horns, though.

If you are interested in the best jazz horn writing, two words: Jerry Hey


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