I began playing the drums at the age of two. I received much of my musical training in the Detroit Jazz scene but, I also obtained my Bachelor of Music degree from Oakland University. I have recorded projects with the group Straight Ahead, (which I am a co-founder of ) Ralph Armstrong, Marcus Belgrave just to name a few and I recently recorded solo projects called “It's About Time,” McKinFolk The New Beginning,” and soon to be released “Zoot Suit Funk.” My many awards include; 2014 Kresge Artist Fellows recipient. With the Group Straight Ahead and McKinFolk, I received a Grammy Nomination, Motor City Music Award and Detroit Black Music Award. I have had the opportunity to travel extensively and play at many famous jazz festivals including Montreux-Switzerland, Lionel Hampton Jazz Fest, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Essence Festival, Olympics, and the Kennedy Center. I have also performed as a side musician with such notables as, Benny Golson, Diane Shure, Jason Marsalis, Freda Payne, Roy Ayers, Geri Allen, Marcus Belgrave, Chaka Khan, Roy Hargrove, Randy Brecker Rick Margitza Larry Coryell, Ralphe Armstrong, Steve Turre, Kevin Mahogany, James Carter, Tim Ries, (The Rolling Stones Music director) “Speech” of Arrested Development and I am the last drummer to tour with Aretha Franklin. While performing with Aretha Franklin, I had the distinct honor to play for presidential hopeful Hilary Clinton, as well as, the Tribeca Film Fest featuring, a tribute to Clive Davis.