Background Music for Advertising 

Westbrook Shuffle, from my album Original Works of Art, is featured in this video advertisement for Bulldog Kia's Sam Rivera as he discusses the Kia Cadenza. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5EcZAlzDCg&feature=player_detailpage

John Berry Concert/Warrior Club Fund Raiser 

What a GREAT time at the Oconee County High School fund raising event at the Oconee County Civic Center!! I had the opportunity to play a couple of songs with Country Music Singer John Berry - he's an excellent talent and a wonderful person! Thank you, John, for donating your time and talent to raise money for the Warrior Club.

Athens Jazz Website 

Make sure to visit www.athensjazz411.com for the latest news about the jazz scene in Athens!!!

Jazz @ Cine 

Sat in at the jam session at Cine Movie Theatre in Athens last night (Mon. 5/18). What a GREAT venue!! There are some awesome players in Athens. If you're in Athens on Monday nights, be sure to check out the Cine jazz jam session at 234 Hancock Ave.

Jazz @ Cine 

Sat in at the jam session at Cine Movie Theatre in Athens last night (Mon. 5/18). What a GREAT venue!! There are some awesome players in Athens. If you're in Athens on Monday nights, be sure to check out the Cine jazz jam session at 234 Hancock Ave.

Art Grider working with A & R SELECT 

Los Angeles, CA – Tenor sax player Art Grider is now working with A&R Select. The announcement came recently from the offices of A&R Select, the premier A&R firm based out of Los Angeles, CA Grider’s captivating saxophone stylings have been sweeping up the loyalties of listeners since the release of his “Original Works of Art” CD. The supple sounds and rewarding emotional textures of Grider’s saxophone make for a luxurious aural experience. This musician has honed his craft in numerous musical…

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MORE DIGITAL SITES ADDED!!! 

ORIGINAL WORKS OF ART is now available on these websites for digital download - Apple iTunes, Chondo, Emusic, Great Indie Music, Music Is Here, Nexhit, PassAlong, PayPlay, and Tradeit. Add tracks from ORIGINAL WORKS... to your phone as ringtones, now available at Groupie Tunes. Click on BUY for direct links to these sites.

Where There's Smoke, There's Fire!! 

WHAT A NIGHT!!! A 4-alarm blaze was reported at 318 E. Washington St. Thurs night. When the firemen arrived, the place was SMOKIN', as the musicians were laying down riffs that were literally ON FIRE! Thanks to all of you that were on the scene. Go and tell your friends that, "JAZZ LIVES in Athens!" And plan to be back with friends and family in two weeks (August 9th @ 7pm).

Late Night - GREAT Night!!!! 

Thanks to all of you who came out to Farm255 in Athens, GA, last night. You were a GREAT crowd! We certainly had a blast playing for you!!! You got to hear the debut of 'ROOT GROOVE' as a group and the AKAI EWI4000s wind controller instrument. You'll definitely hear more of it at future gigs.

Blues in Athens!! 

Great time at the Eastwood Pub in Athens, GA, Friday night!! I sat in with John McDonald and The Unforgiven, one of the BEST blues bands in Athens, GA.