I teach a number of jazz combos at Portland State University. (Listen to me....COMBOS......wow, I always hated that word. I always associ...

About a month or so ago, I had the pleasure of performing in a duo setting with violinist Zach Brock. I've known Brock for years; ...

Now that the spring term is over at Portland State University, I get a little break. My break is in the form of a tour of California! Wel...

Before I got serious about playing jazz piano, I was more than curious about the drums. I played with some bands in high school; even du...

David Berkman Sure, I went to Queens College. I got my Master's Degree in Jazz. What's it to ya? Anyway, in addition to one sem...

I can feel it in the air; yes, the end of the spring term. I'm seriously ready for a break. this term, I've been teaching two le...