Born Feb. 12th, 1960 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
« I chose BG because their equipment helps me to sound the most like…me »
Attended Middle Tennessee State University & Cincinnatti Conservatory
Graduated w/ Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1984
Studied with renowned jazz educator Jerry Coker
Recorded With:
Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton, Amy Grant, Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks, Vanessa Williams, Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, John Fogerty, Michael W. Smith, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith, Hank Williams Jr., Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Michael McDonald, Diana Krall, Neville Brothers, Peter Cetera, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, LeAnn Rimes, Wynonna Judd, Steven Curtis Chapman, Brenda Lee, Bebe & Cece Winans, Larnelle Harris, Bob Carlisle, David Foster, Keith Thomas, Michael Omartian, Ben Folds, Yolanda Adams, Larry Carlton, and many others.
« The Duo ligatures are free blowing and bring out the best parts of my sound »
Performed With:
Michael McDonald, Toto, Toni Braxton, India- Arie, James Ingram, Kelly Clarkson, Edwin McCain, Mark Cohn, Christopher Cross, Don Henley, Bebe & Cece Winans, Natalie Cole, Michael W. Smith, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Spinners, Peter Cetera, Michael Omartian, Larry Carlton, John Scofield, Take 6, Bob Carlisle, David Pack, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Patti LaBelle, Billy Preston, Gino Vannelli, Delbert McClinton, Donna Summer, and many others.
Worked on major motion picture soundtracks as well as national radio and television commercials. Also did the sax work for CNN and Headline News for many years.
« The Yoke straps help me to play for a long time without any neck or shoulder discomfort »
« What more could I ask? »
Performed in house band on TV variety show “Prime Time Country” (TNN) for 3 1/2 years.
Won 1997 “Instrumental Album of the Year” Dove Award for “The Players”.
Released solo cd entitled “Groove” on Hillsboro Records in 2002 followed by “December Morning” on Green Hill Records in 2006.
Toured and performed frequently with Grammy Award winning jazz guitarist Larry Carlton from ’02 to present.
Toured and performed frequently with Grammy Award winning artists Vince Gill and Amy Grant from ’06 to present.
Toured with Michael McDonald from 2012 to 2019
