Out here I was able to study with Claude Gordon in the late '80s and early '90s.
While working in the bay area, I enjoyed playing in pit orchestras for various musical theater groups, as well as other community orchestras and big bands.
Currently living in Reno and playing with several bands in the area, including the Sierra Swing Band (blogspot, facebook)
One of the few real innovators in pop music over the last several decades.
Adolph "Bud" Herseth was principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for over 50 years. He was in a class by himself.
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