Appearing: on MAIN Stage, Saturday at 8 PM
Currently Resides in: Houston, TX
Famous People Performed With: B.B. King, Duke Ellington, Issac Hayes, Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Dizzy Gillespie, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Fats Domino….
Notable Accomplishments/Awards: 15 years as Band Leader for B.B. King, Voted Best Blues Band by Downbeat Magazine (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991), W.C. Handy Award Recipient for Best Blues Band of the Year (1996 & 1997), Performed on Bill Cosby Show
Most Grateful Moment: In Tokyo, Japan, during the George Wein’s Jazz Festival, I had a moment of clarity that I truly belonged among music legends.
Most Eccentric Quirk: I really need to be alone before a performance.
Personal Quote: “Keep working at your craft and success will follow!”
Music Sample: “Why I Sing the Blues” (Click ‘Play’ below)
