Hipbopper's Profile

About me:Educator, composer, arranger, trombonist, clinician, veteran of the Count Basie Orchestra (1978-81); played with Kenny Clarke, Billy Eckstine and Earl "Fatha" Hines, Jay McShann, Slide Hampton; recorded with Walt Harper, Nathan Davis and Count Basie; composer of 300+ original compositions, has written original lyrics to 125 bop standards, gives lectures and clinics on whole-brain jazz and creative writing and “The Metaphysics of Music.inventor of a unique 10" long, brass instrument he calls the "Trombetto."
Member Since:November 28, 2007
Last Login:November 28, 2007
Location:Pittsburgh, PA
Birthday:December 12
Music means to me:Music is life and jazz is my religion
Schools:Ph. D. in clinical psychology
General Interests:Metaphysics of music, jazzhop, vocalese, theatre, poetry
Other Distractions:Staying happy and healthy