One of my best friends and a valued mentor in all aspects of life passed away this morning. Clifton (Bob) Kennedy was a musician, entrepreneur, family man and all-around good guy. I first met him in October of 1987 when I first walked into his Dew Drop Inn on the corner of Shaw Avenue and […]

I am primarily a trombonist, though I have been playing a fair amount of tuba lately, as I have been substituting with Fog City on tuba. However, I obtained a 1917 Conn Wonder cornet from my friend a few months ago and have been working on my cornet chops, with somewhat indifferent success. However, I […]