We're back @ BB's on saturday, May 24 for a tribute to Big Joe Turner. Performing will be Todd Wilkinson, alto sax: Brett Jackson, tenor sax; Carl Bender, bari sax; Keith Mallory, drums; Forest
Stewart, bass; & Thom McAleer, keys. Start time is 9pm-c'mon out
@ BB's 11/24/12
Mike Smith
me posing as cartoon hero-catch me performing around KC metro area, or contact me @ ms829@kc.rr.com. Ph=913-362-4738
Jammin' @ Jamie's
Enjoyed an evening @ Jamie Logan's. Bluegrass upstairs & jazz downstairs, good players all around. I got to try out Dave Duncan's '41 Gibson, & check out Jazzbo's pocket trumpet. Click on photo to view video clip.
N'awlins Nite @ BB's
click here to view YouTube videos
A Tree In The Infield
released in '06-get this cd FREE @ one of my gigs while supplies last!
I'm Not Myself
Click on photo to check out my video-
A Little Slice of Heaven
released in '96. "Tag, You're It" won best song in blues/jazz category in St. Louis songwriter's contest. Also available on iTunes & Rhapsody. click to hear samples/link to cd baby
A Hole In The Ground
Released in '98-click above to hear song selections @ cd baby
Collateral Jammage
released in '02-some selections appear in the indie film "Phil Cobb's Dinner for 4". Click above to hear song selections @ cd baby.
John Paul's flying Circus
It's always a joy performing w/ John Paul & Bill Dye-this clip is from 7/1/11 @ BB's, I'm subbing for Mr. Cardy on the bass. Click here to view YouTube video.
Bill McKemy
Bill is a great bass player as well as sousaphone & tuba. He's an instructor @ Ottawa U & w/KC Youth Jazz @ Penn Valley. Click to view his website.
Brad Gregory
Love having Brad in on our gigs, great tenor & alto player-recently performed w/ Randy Brecker. Here's his contact info: gregoryb@aepinc.com
Carl Bender
Carl performs w/ me live as well as on my recordings-can be heard w/30's big band Vine St. Rumble. Click photo to visit his website.
Mr. Cardy Quintero
Cardy & I have known one another since High School. He has a great feel for a groove on the bass, & also is one of KC's finest blues guitarists. He currently performs w/ John Paul's Flying Circus. Click photo to visit their website.
Forest Stewart
Glad to have Forest on board, he's performed w/ Ida McBeth. Click photo to visit his website
Ken Lovern
It was great fun having Ken w/ us on hammond organ. He's a prominent performer around the KC area. Click on photo to link to his website.
James Albright
It's always a treat when James is on board, one of KC's finest, recently performed w/Randy Brecker. Click to view his website
Joe Miquelon
Incredible talent, jazz pianist as well as sax. Currently performs w/ the Irish rock band "the Elders". Click photo to visit their website.
Keith Mallory
an alumnus of the Moootown Sound, circa 1984. he's been a great friend over the years & has performed on many of my recordings. Currently working for Ottawa U.'s music dept., gives private lessons, & gigs around town. contact=816.916.7940
Mark DuFresne @ BB's
Mark performed for 4 years w/ Roomful of Blues. Here he is w/ Mr. Cardy, Tim O., & me @ BB's Lawnside BarBQ. I always look forward to getting together w/ Mark when he comes to town. This time, we covered material from his new cd, "Been Watchin' You." Click photo to link to his website.
Phil Brenner
Phil plays tenor & alto sax, as well as clarinet. He performs around KC a lot, & gives private instruction. Here's his contact info: pbrenner@kc.rr.com
Tim Osburn
Tim is a dear old friend, going back to Davidson elementary school in the 60's. We've done many gigs together, he's a journeyman drummer of great skill, currently plays w/ Lonesome Hank & the Heartaches. Click photo to link to his website.
Thom McAleer
@ PenguinFest '09-Thom is a great piano man, has performed w/me for over 15 yrs.
Dr. Todd Wilkinson
Currently Music Director @ Ottawa U., former director of Jazz @ Washburn U., Todd has been a great friend & supporter of mine for years, & has performed on much of my material, including sax quartets I've written. Click photo to link to his website.
Rhonda's Wedding '06
me, w/ Karl, James, Brad & Keith
Murphy & Me
in St. Louis
Tammy & Me
w/ our better halves. Click photo to view T's website
me @ Chuck Schmitz' place
8/25/09-I was asked to sit in @ Shari Elf's show. Afterward, jammed w/ Chuck & some bluegrass pickers
Shari Elf
@ Chuck Schmitz' place. Click photo to visit her website.
