About Me

I was born in a small desert town in Southern California and grew up watching my father practice piano and paint in his art studio. At the age of 6, I began taking piano lessons, and at the age of 9, I started playing the saxophone. I remember looking up a YouTube video on putting the instrument together on my first day, and quickly developed a fascination with the instrument and fell deep down the YouTube saxophone rabbit hole. I was very fortunate to attend Idyllwild Arts High School, where I was mentored by Paul Carman (Frank Zappa) and Marshall Hawkins (Miles Davis, Shirley Horn). They opened my eyes to what jazz and improvisation is. In 2019 I moved from California to the Netherlands to study at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. In 2023 I obtained a BA in Jazz Studies. Currently, I lead my own bands and remain an active part of Amsterdam's thriving jazz scene.

A musician passionately plays a saxophone indoors, surrounded by other musicians in a lively atmosphere. The scene includes a diverse group of people in semi-formal attire enjoying the performance. The background features metal beams and a partial view of a cityscape through large windows.
A musician passionately plays a saxophone indoors, surrounded by other musicians in a lively atmosphere. The scene includes a diverse group of people in semi-formal attire enjoying the performance. The background features metal beams and a partial view of a cityscape through large windows.

Gallery

A young man is joyfully holding a saxophone against a dark background. His eyes are closed, and he is smiling, conveying a sense of enjoyment and passion for music. He is wearing a dark shirt, and the shiny brass of the saxophone stands out prominently.
A young man is joyfully holding a saxophone against a dark background. His eyes are closed, and he is smiling, conveying a sense of enjoyment and passion for music. He is wearing a dark shirt, and the shiny brass of the saxophone stands out prominently.
A silhouette of a person playing a saxophone. The image captures the side profile, highlighting the curve of the instrument and the outline of the individual's face and hair. The background is a soft gradient, adding a calm atmosphere to the composition.
A silhouette of a person playing a saxophone. The image captures the side profile, highlighting the curve of the instrument and the outline of the individual's face and hair. The background is a soft gradient, adding a calm atmosphere to the composition.
A silhouette of a person playing a saxophone against a bright blue sky. The details of the saxophone are visible, contrasting against the dark outline of the musician. Some tree branches appear in the background, adding depth to the scene.
A silhouette of a person playing a saxophone against a bright blue sky. The details of the saxophone are visible, contrasting against the dark outline of the musician. Some tree branches appear in the background, adding depth to the scene.
A person wearing a light-colored shirt plays a saxophone, captured in a close-up black and white photograph. The musician's expression is focused, and the instrument's gleaming keys and details are highlighted by the lighting.
A person wearing a light-colored shirt plays a saxophone, captured in a close-up black and white photograph. The musician's expression is focused, and the instrument's gleaming keys and details are highlighted by the lighting.
A close-up black and white photo of a person playing the saxophone, focusing on a hand pressing the keys. The instrument glistens with metallic reflections, showcasing its intricate design and craftsmanship.
A close-up black and white photo of a person playing the saxophone, focusing on a hand pressing the keys. The instrument glistens with metallic reflections, showcasing its intricate design and craftsmanship.
An older man is playing a saxophone while wearing a white uniform with dark shoulder patches and a dark blue cap with a badge. He is also wearing sunglasses. In the background, there are green plants and a blurred structure.
An older man is playing a saxophone while wearing a white uniform with dark shoulder patches and a dark blue cap with a badge. He is also wearing sunglasses. In the background, there are green plants and a blurred structure.