Charles Owens Trio & Quintet
Charles has been one of my heroes, mentors, and close friends since I started playing bass and becoming obsessed with this music. He is an incredible musician and person and I cherish every note we play together. Recent performances include the Santiago Jazz Festival, Smalls Jazz Club, the Hamptons Jazz Festival, and the Jazz Series at 9 Orchard, curated by the legendary DJ Stretch Armstrong.
Veronica Swift Quartet
Veronica is, without a doubt, one of the best vocalists in the world. She is a singular musician, visionary, and master of her craft. We're both from Virginia, and I've been fortunate to call her a friend for many years. It is a joy and an honor to make music together! Upcoming and recent performances include Dizzy's Jazz Club, Winter JazzFest, the Virginia Beach Vocal Jazz Summit, and the Charlottesville Jazz Festival.
Check out her rock band DAME, if you haven't already.
Marc Cary Trio
One of the great pianists of this music, I learn from Marc every time that we play together. Marc also had a special relationship with Roy Hargrove, and was I honored to make music with them just before Roy passed.
Matt Baker Trio
Matt is a wonderful pianist, dear friend, and master of the Great American Songbook. We work together in many configurations and perform regularly at the Wallace Lounge, Bemelmans Bar (Carlyle Hotel), the Triad Theater, and Birdland Jazz Club.
Mark G. Meadows & The Movement
I started playing with Mark while we were both living in DC. He's always leading dynamic and soulful projects that I love being a part of. With Mark, the music epitomizes JOY.
In February 2026, we had a wonderful week-long residency at Marian's Jazz Room in Bern, Switzerland.
Outside of his jazz project, you might find Mark on stage with the great Cynthia Erivo, or as a musical director on Broadway (he won 2024 Tony awards for his work on The Outsiders!)
Pureum Jin & The Empress
A four-saxophone powerhouse ensemble led by Pureum Jin, alongside fellow saxophonists Erena Terakubo, Chelsea Baratz, and Lauren Sevian. Upcoming and recent performances include Blues Alley, TSQ Live by Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
Joshua Espinoza Trio
I met pianist Joshua Espinoza while I was living in DC, and we immediately connected musically and personally. I’ve been the humble low-end energy in his genre-defying trio since 2019. Recent performances include Keystone Korner, Blues Alley, Miller Symphony Hall, and the Sharp 9 Jazz Gallery.
Check out our records, Songs from Yesterday (2023) and Live at the Pumphouse (2024).
Jorge Variego Trio & Imaginary Folklore
I met Jorge in 2018 at the Sewanee Summer Music Festival, and was immediately drawn to his open-minded musicianship, both as a composer and as a clarinetist. I'm honored to be a part of his "Imaginary Folklore" project, a clarinet-bandoneón-double bass trio that blends original music and improvisation with folkloric traditions from his native Argentina.
Stay tuned for Fall 2026 performances!
Shawn Purcell Quintet
Shawn is a wonderful guitarist from the DC area, recently retired from the U.S. Navy Band Commodores. 2026 performances include Chris' Jazz Cafe, Con Alma (in his native Pittsburgh, PA), and a collaboration in Differdange, Luxembourg for the Jazz Days 2026 festival.
New studio album coming soon!
Rex Richardson Quintet
Master trumpeter and Joe Henderson alum, Rex Richardson, is a friend from VA (and a fellow graduate of Robinson High School!) I have a blast playing his music and in his group. Recent performances include Ornithology and Smalls Jazz Clubs in NYC.
Check out his 2025 release, "Elegy."
Ryan Sands Trio & Quartet
Ryan and I went to MSM together and immediately clicked musically and personally. He is an exceptional drummer, composer, and bandleader. Check out his record, Standing on the Edge of Tomorrow (2022), and be on the lookout for our new record, Forest Road, coming soon.
Will Evans & Angelica X
Will is an incredible trumpeter and composer from Charlottesville, VA who was also mentored by John D'earth. I've known him since he was 12 years old. His music is like nothing else. The band is ridiculous.
Check out our record, Angelica X (2022).
Trio with Marcus Tenney (Tennishu) & Corey Fonville
Virginia greats that I'm honored to make music with. If you don't know them by name, you should. They are 2/5 of Butcher Brown.
Check out our record, Maybe (2021).
Tomer Cohen Trio
I love Tomer’s writing and playing in his trio, alongside drummer Gert-Jan Dreessen. Summer of 2022 we had a great tour in Mexico, performing and giving master classes in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and surrounding areas.