I just graduated from Columbia University with a music degree while studying piano with Bruce Barth. I am experienced in the role of a session player, music director, and arranger (horns/strings/vocals). I can read and write charts quickly, and have a good ear. Musically my background is in blues and classic soul a la Stax, Motown, Muscle Shoals, etc. Some of my favorite players are Jef Labes (Van Morrison’s Caledonia Soul Orchestra), Nicky Hopkins, Ray Charles, Dr. John, Spooner Oldham.