We’ve been together for over two years. Literally…riding in a van to get back and forth to rehearsal in Berkeley, CA, then traveling to Bloomington Indiana for tech rehearsal, six week stays in, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and finally in Toronto. It’s been a long journey and we finally made it to BROADWAY. These are…
Read moreThe Imperial Theater Marquee
I can’t wait to get in to start the final week of rehearsals and tech! Ain’t Too Proud…GET READY!
Read moreRehearsal Process – Ain’t Too Proud
I really enjoy watching the process of creating a broadway musical. The attention to detail, the precision of the choreography, the musical intent…all of that leading to the emotional connections that are made between the performers and the audience. It all fascinates me. We are in cast rehearsal now. Sometimes I have to pinch myself….
Read moreThe Broadway Temptations
In less than two weeks, you’ll get to see these five men do their thing on Broadway! First preview is February 28th.
Read moreIt feels good to get started on the broadway production of this show. It’s been a long journey, but I feel it’s worth it. We started with a workshop in January of 2017, then we traveled to Berkeley, CA to mount a full production at the Berkeley Rep. We took time off due to no…
Read moreLady Day At Emerson’s Bar And Grill-Cast Recordig
Last Day At Emerson’s Bar And Grill. My first number one album. Well, it was the first and only jazz album I’ve ever played on. I’ve recorded a few instrumental rock records, but nothing like this. Lady Day topped four of the Billboard charts in its first week of release: #1 in Cast Albums, #1…
Read moreReminiscing – Ain’t Too Proud rehearsal in Berkeley
Reminiscing-day one of orchestra rehearsal in Berkeley for Ain’t Too Proud back in 2017. What a great band we had. It was so interesting hearing all five orchestras interpret the music for this show. You’ll hear the SIXTH starting at out first preview on February 28th at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway. See you then!…
Read moreIrresistible!
When “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations,” the Broadway-bound jukebox musical, is in motion, it’s a force almost as irresistible as any of the powerhouse R&B band’s greatest hits. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/theater/reviews/la-et-cm-aint-too-proud-review-20180826-story.html?outputType=amp
Read moreWhen To Say No To Gigs
I recently had a discussion with some colleagues about the crazy gigs we all used to have when we first started in the music business. I chimed in about one gig I did in Jamaica Queens that started at 9PM and ended at 3AM. We played six 30 minute sets, playing be-bop all night long…
Read moreElectric!
We start the cast recording for Ain’t Too Proud in one week. I’m really excited to get started. I love the recording studio. I can’t wait for the broadway audience to finally hear and see this amazing show. This is one of the many signs outside of the Imperial Theater on 45th street. Ain’t Too…
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