My first professional gig was a straight ahead jazz gig. I grew up with jazz. I've studied jazz. I've transcribed jazz. I've endlessly listened to jazz. I majored in jazz. I've taught jazz. I speak jazz. I've lived jazz. I hope my last gig is a straight ahead jazz gig. Basta.
Above: The John Moulder Quartet with Justin Thomas-Vibes, Joshua Ramos-Bass and Ernie Adams-Drums
Above: L to R - Renee Rosnes, Pete Christlieb, Randy Brecker, Jay Leonhart, Dick Oates and Ernie Adams