Herbie Hancock - Great pianist who doesn't seem to age!

Glenn Williams - Glenn was an amazing mentor to me when I was a young teacher. He is very selfless and incredibly encouraging. I will treasure the time I was able to work with him and the summers spent at Blue Lake with him. Lot of laughs. Proud to call you my brother! 

Fritz Briscoe - Sometimes God places an individual in your life that will influence you for the rest of your life. My experience with the CMU Ed department was less than it should have been but all was forgiven having Fritz as my supervising teacher. Fritz was a once in a lifetime individual that became a dear friend until his passing. I think of Fritz often. I could share story after story but know it would be a futile exercise because no words could express the kindness and love this man showed to not only me but so many. Much love to you Fritz and miss you!

Shannon Powell - Great drummer

Rob Ash - Friend and band director in Ann Arbor

Jeff Halsey - Great Bass Player

James Leslie - Friend from CMU and great drummer

Freddie Hubbard - one of the great jazz trumpeters

Mark Kibble - They call him the Markatech (I bet I spelled that wrong) The genius behind most of the arrangements for Take 6. One of the most gifted people I know. So glad to call him a brother! 

John Pizzarelli - Great jazz guitarist

Gerry Mulligan - Great Jazz Baritone Saxophonist

Gary Smulyan - Great Baritone Saxophonist

Benny Green - One of the great jazz pianists

Ali Jackson - Great drummer from Detroit