Playing in the Istanbul Spice Bazaar

Made friends with an Egyptian who had a spot at Misir Carsa, the Egyptian or Spice Bazaar, and he encouraged me to play! Just improvised and had fun with a p...

Bare Bones Cafe

At the Rockwell Museum in Corning, NY,
with wonderful dancers and painters!

Painters are Bridget Bossart van Otterloo (L) and Filomena Jack (R)
Dancers are Kristen Merritt (standing) and Heather van der Grinten, pictured.
Amy Bush and Michelle Iklé also dance in other segments.

It was as cool as it looks :)

Djembe with Kristen and Michelle

Flute with Kristen and Heather

Trumpet with Kristin and Heather

Masks, Music, Movement and Monologues

Jennifer Johnson and I have been making music for this heartwarming program for 17 years now! Getting to know the students is a wonderful part of the process for us.
It’s a crazy feeling that first day, having no idea what we are going to play! It all comes together, with the students guiding us and just trying to lift up the energy.