My Decision to Leave the Hartford Jazz Orchestra
After a yearlong association with the Hartford Jazz Orchestra – composing, arranging and performing – leaving was a tough decision, fraught with mixed emotions.
The Season of Waiting
On this third Sunday of Advent, part of me misses the routine of attending Sunday morning services, seeing familiar faces, and engaging in corporate worship. Another part of me is adamant about separating myself from my evangelical past. I have a host of reasons, but a common thread is evangelicalism’s…
Covenant Award from GMA Canada
Wonderful news! At last night’s 42nd Covenant Awards, sponsored by GMA Canada, I was honored as “Jazz Artist of the Year.” The event was live-streamed from Trinity Western University in British Columbia. I owe a debt of gratitude to my wonderful musical collaborators, Karly Epp, Karl Kohut, Dave Smith, Kris Allen,…
Keeping Unity
“Unity” is currently my least favorite word in the Christian lexicon. The phrase “keep unity among believers” is used as a silencer whenever something oppositional is spoken that’s deemed “too political” or requires uncomfortable introspection. I’ve grown tired of Christians quoting Ephesians 4:3 to shut down debate, midrash and justified…
Buffalo Hot Chicken Wings in Buffalo, NY — Ranked and Reviewed
Hot wings & beer. Just the mention of chicken wings evokes great memories of storytelling, laughter, reunions, fun brainstorming sessions and sports games watched. No snack better exemplifies spending time with good friends. My buddy Paul and I meet up for wings three or four times per year, to catch…