Clinical psychologist, educator, composer, arranger, lyricist, trombonist, playwright, Count Basie Orchestra (1978-81); played with Kenny Clarke, Billy Eckstine and Earl "Fatha" Hines, Jay McShann, Sarah Vaughan, Joe Harris, Andy Bey, Joe Williams & Gerald Wilson; co-led jazz groups featuring Joe Harris and Andy Bey; featured soloist at the 2007 IAJE Convention; composer of over 300 original compositions including movie scores and soundtracks; adjunct professor in psychology , music; lecturer in whole-brain jazz and creative writing and "The Metaphysics of Music;" founder of the Pittsburgh Jazz Network; original lyrics to 125 bop standards; Board Member of the African American Jazz Caucus, Inc. (AAJC); inventor of the "trombetto."