He played sax and flute in the Smithsonian Orchestra and the Mingus Big Band. He’s been in bands with Rufus Reid and Chick Corea. He currently teaches at William Paterson University on Pompton Road in Wayne where the Shea Center is nestled right on campus, and you can “Meet The Artist” in a special 2:00 p.m. Q&A session the day of the show.