Super Bowl LIII: America the Beautiful

Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 by

Hello friends, I’m excited to announce that my friend and colleague, Derek Dixie and I arranged and orchestrated the music for the performance of “America the Beautiful” for Super Bowl LIII. Be sure to turn your TV to CBS early, as the performance will take place before the game begins. I’m...→ Read More

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year!

Tuesday, December 25th, 2018 by

Hello friends! It’s been quite a year: I’ve been in New York City since February, working as Music Director on Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. It was my Broadway debut, and I’m so grateful to the creative team for the opportunity, the cast and crew for their excellence and my band for...→ Read More

Bronze Magazine Cover & Interview

Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 by

I made it to my first magazine cover! Thank you to the folks at Bronze Magazine, Photographer Amina Touray, Make-up Artist Niehla O and Stylist Jes Lopez. Check it out! Bronze Magazine, October 2017→ Read More

JammCard / Grammy’s Interview

Sunday, October 8th, 2017 by

I’m so excited to share this video interview! Elmo Lovano, founder of JammCard and drummer extraordinaire, invited me to partake in his incredible interview series “How I Got the Gig”. You can watch it either on YouTube, Facebook or on the Grammy’s website: YouTube Facebook Grammy’s In the interview, I share...→ Read More

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Monday, September 25th, 2017 by

On the weekend of September 24, 2017, I had the most amazing birthday celebration EVER! It all started Saturday morning, with me going to get a cryotherapy treatment and a float. Afterwards, I got dressed and waited for my cousin to pick me up and take me to the...→ Read More

Magic Mike Live

Thursday, September 7th, 2017 by

Several weeks ago, I had the chance to go see Magic Mike Live. Back in February and March 2017, Dave and I worked with a few of the guys to help them with some musical elements of the show, and we played on the recordings. We hadn’t seen anything...→ Read More

The Day Stevie Wonder changed my life

Sunday, August 13th, 2017 by

After 4 intense days in a rehearsal studio in Burbank, CA, at around 8pm on August 13, 2007, Stevie Wonder changed my life. Before that time, I had built a career as a professional pianist and accompanist, working and supporting myself (which in itself is a beautiful thing) at the local level...→ Read More

Hotter Than July! Part IV

Sunday, July 16th, 2017 by

VIDEOS I’ve created a few short videos documenting my Musical Life. Enjoy! Lebanon Day 1 • Lebanon Day 2a • Lebanon Day 2b • Lebanon Day 2c • Lebanon Day 3 • Lebanon Day 4 @mayssakaraa @iamscottpage @marcusnand @richjacques @nealthedrummer @laythsidiq @naseem_alatrash.cellist @barhoumkanun @gilbert_mansour SOR @ Summerfest, Day 1 • SOR @ Summerfest, Day 2 • SOR @ Summerfest, Day 3a • SOR @ Summerfest, Day...→ Read More

Hotter Than July! Part III

Sunday, July 16th, 2017 by

INTERVIEW & PHOTOS A few months ago, I was interviewed and photographed by the incredibly talented photographer, Amina Touray. I was introduced to Amina by Ciera Payton, who referred Amina to me as a potential model/interviewee. #SoFlattered The photos turned out beautifully, and the interview was published in an Afro Elle Magazine web article: Sound...→ Read More

Hotter Than July! Part II

Sunday, July 16th, 2017 by

#SORonTour Shortly after the concert, I left the venue and headed straight to the airport. I had to fly to Chicago so that I could be a mentor for the School of Rock at Summerfest in Milwuakee! Thankfully, my travel wasn’t terribly delayed (Beirut to Frankfurt, Frankfurt to Chicago, 90 minute drive to...→ Read More

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