A Few Days in the Life (August 28, 2020)

August 29, 11:45 Closet with No View, Chicago. Always glad to be back here, even if the quality of my … More

The WOO Chronicles: The Big Binder of Bernie

It seems crazy when I say it out loud (so to speak), but a great deal of my first book … More

Some writing projects are easier than others. I’ve been writing on various levels for a very long time. More often … More

I’m writing these words on June 24. Today marks four years since the passing of Bernie Worrell. The man’s mortal … More

April 30, 18:00 The Sonic Sanctuary I haven’t done one of these in awhile. It’s amazing how fast semi-retired time … More

(Photo by David Oppenheimer) I’m taking a week away from all things Bernie Worrell. This will probably happen three or … More

My music journalism has, for the most part, focused on musicians rather than rock stars. The difference is relatively simple: … More

(Photo by Manfred Werner) March 29, 2020 When it comes to an engaging book, narrative flow is everything. My first … More

(Photo by Frans Schellekens) Now that I know where I want to go, it’s time to figure out how to … More

March 27, 2020 I’m one of those writers. Most of the time, it’s hard for me to write without giving … More