 
EDUCATION
| 2007 |
Digidesign Level 1 (Pro Tools/Avid Video)
Digidesign, San Francisco, CA |
| 1994-96 |
Bachelor of Music Education Degree
Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS |
| 1992-94 |
Bachelor of Music Studies
Concordia College, Edmonton, AB
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| 1990-92 |
Specialized Music Studies
Alberta College, Edmonton, AB |
| 1986-88 |
Outreach Program, Music Studies
Grant MacEwan Community College, Edmonton, AB
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MENTORSHIPS
| 1997 |
Private Studies - Adam Nussbaum, NY |
| 1996 |
Private Studies - Peter Erskine, CA |
RELEASES AS LEADER
| 2010 |
The Alvo Sessions |
| 2006 |
Passages |
| 2005 |
Meet Me In The Alley |
| 2003 |
Cafe Varze Jazz |
SELECTED AWARDS
|
2010 |
Western Canadian Music Award Nomination
Jazz Recording of the Year |
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2010 |
Mayor's Award Nomination
Excellence in Artistic Direction |
| 2006 |
Canadian Independent Musicians Award for
Jazz Artist of the Year |
| 2005 |
Arts Award Presented by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton |
| 2004 |
JUNO Award Nomination
Traditional Jazz Album of The Year |
| 2003 |
Western Canadian Music Award for
Outstanding Jazz Recording |
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT
| 2005-Present |
Session drummer for Rawlco Radio Group |
| 2003-2006 |
Board of Directors, Yardbird Suite (Edmonton, AB) |
| 2000-Present |
Clinics, workshops, master classes, and adjudication |
| 1998-Present |
Private drum/percussion mentorships |
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Jazz | Various Appearances and Recordings with:
Ben Monder (NY)
Bill Coon (Vancouver)
Brad Turner (Vancouver)
Cambell Ryga (Vancouver)
Chris Tarry (NY)
Dave Stryker (NY)
D.D Jackson (Toronto)
Doug Riley (Toronto)
Guido Basso (Toronto)
Hakan Rydin (Sweden)
Hendrik Muerkens (Germany)
Hugh Fraser (Vancouver)
Ian McDougall (Vancouver)
Jake Langley (NY)
Joe Lovano (NY)
Kenny Werner (NY)
Kirk MacDonald (Toronto)
Lew Tabackin (NY)
Mark Murphy (NY)
Mike Murley (Toronto)
Mike Nock (Auckland)
Phil Dwyer (Vancouver)
PJ Perry (Edmonton)
Ranee Lee (Montreal)
Fernanda Cunha(Brasil)
Rob McConnell (Toronto)
Roswell Rudd (NY)
Sonny Fortune (NY)
Julian Priester (Seattle)
Steve Slagle (NY)
Tim Hagans (NY)
Tommy Banks (Edmonton)
Sheila Jordan (NY)
Jay Clayton (NY)
Oliver Jones (Montreal)
Ernie Watts (LA)
Pete Christleib (LA)
Hadley Caliman (Seattle)
Commercial | Various Appearances and Recordings with:
Bobby Curtola (Halifax)
Colin James (Vancouver)
Dawn Tyler Watson (Montreal)
Jack de Keyzer (Toronto)
Jack Semple (Regina)
Jackie Richardson (Toronto)
Lester Quitzau (Vancouver Island)
Maren Ord (Edmonton)
Michael Burges (Toronto)
Tim Williams (Calgary)
The Legendary Platters (USA)
The Shirelles (USA)
Tom Cochrane (Vancouver)
Rachelle Van Zanten (Edmonton)
Mose Allison (NY)
Alfie Zappacosta (Edmonton)
Bobby Cameron (Edmonton)
Theatre |
2006-Musical: Guys & Dolls
2004-2005: A Year with Frog & Toad
2003 Musical: Grease
2003 Musical: The Chet Baker Story
2002 Musical: Charlie Brown
2002 Musical: Au Ceil Au Ceil (Fracophone Theatre)
2001 Musical: British Invasion
2001 Musical: Cabaret
1999-2001: Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
SELECTIVE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Habana Jazz Festival 2004 (Cuba)
Halifax Jazz Festival
Jazz Festival Calgary
JUNOFest 2004 (Edmonton)
Medicine Hat Jazz Festival
Toronto Jazz Festival
Edmonton International Jazz Festival
Montreal Jazz Festival
Winnipeg Jazz Festival
Saskatoon Jazz Festival
Sylvan Lake Jazz Festival
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Victoria International Jazz Festival
Western Canadian Music Week Festival (Regina)
Salmon Arm Folk Festival
Edmonton Folk Festival
Central Music Festival
RADIO AND TELEVISION CREDITS
Television | Featured performer/artist on:
2005: TV Cubana Habana Jazz Fest
2004: Shaw TV
2004: CBC
2004: BravoTv
2001 - 2004: A-Channel
2001: CBC French - World Games
2000: CFRN
Radio | Featured performer/artist on:
Magic 99
CJSR Radio
CBC Radio
1997 2009 CKUA Radio
CFBX
CFMH
CHSR
CHUO
CIBL
CISM
CJSF
CJSR
CJSW
CKMN
CKXU
CSCR
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