Feel the Music

This was taken at the after-party of an international Jazz festival in Bali, Indonesia circa 2014. This trumpet player is from Chicago and he shared the stage with some members of Earth, Wind & Fire that night.

Anonymous Trumpet

This is of the same trumpet player as the one above, just a different perspective.

Instrumental Break

The saxophone is one of my favorite instruments. I even used to play the tenor saxophone when I was younger and this shot is reminiscent of that time for me.

Red Jazz

This is from the same night as the trumpet player above. Many musicians got on stage that evening and executed an electric performance. It's a night I remember with a huge smile.

Keyboard Man

This keyboardist also performed at the same event as the above photographs. I love the expression on his face. It shows how much connection, commitment and joy he has to the music he is playing.

Hollie's Song

I got to see Hollie Cook perform at the Athens Release Festival 2019 in Athens, Greece. She was one of the acts that performed before Damian Marley. I didn't know about her until I saw her perform and I thoroughly enjoyed it. She had such stage presence and connectivity with the crowd. She brought a lot of love and personality, I will be sure to follow her music from now on.

Hollie's Dance

Hollie put on a great show and I loved watching her dance all over the stage, just as I loved hearing her sing. She's full of talent and personality. I hope to see her perform again.

Moonlit Stage

Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley came to Greece for the first time to perform at the Athens Release Music Festival in 2019. I felt grateful and blessed to be part of the whole experience. I've been to plenty of reggae shows, but none of this scale. The music, colors, dancing and flavor onstage transported me to Jamaica, a place that's been at the top of my travel list for many years.

Never Give Up

There's many reasons to love reggae music, but my biggest reason is because it's a deeply spiritual music. It's about taking all the stress and strife of life and using that negativity to create something beautiful, powerful and life changing. These guys are soldiers of love and light. And I'm grateful for them.

Caribbean Colors

Another shot of Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley performing in Athens, Greece. I've been to many concerts, but I was most impressed with his use of lights and screens. It truly reflected the vibrations of his music and it was a joy to get these shots. Even though I just had my cell phone and not. my proper camera. I was hypnotized by all of it and did my best to portray that with these images.

Iron, Lion, Zion

Perhaps not having my camera with me in the audience was a blessing in disguise. If I had my camera, I'd probably focus on getting close-up shots of the individual artists on stage. Instead I got a wider perspective. And the image of ths lion in the background with the sillhouted flag dude and Damian rocking the mic, it's just magical.

Wave the Flag

When this guy came out waving the flag at the start of the show, I thought he'd be onstage for the first few songs and maybe the last few songs. But he was onstage for the entire two-hour set. He was full of energy and strength, cuz it looked like a tiring activity. But that's the thing about music, it's empowers you and uplifts you.

Bob Salutes

It's not uncommon to find photographs of Bob Marley at reggae clubs or reggae parties/concerts/events. But when it's his son onstage performing, you're reminded of his power and legacy he left behind. It was powerful and beautiful to see everyone onstage honor Bob and his legacy. I personally believe that Bob Marley was a musical prophet, and although we lost him young, he still lives on through the lives and music of his children.

J.J.'s Jam-band

My friend J.J. is the one holding the acoustic guitar and microphone. This was in his hometown of Jakarta, Indonesia. He invited me to come to a jam session with his friends in their rented studio space. We all had a great time together.

Rocking Albar

Meet my friend Albar at the mic stand. He performed on the same night as Oni in the above photograph. They did some classic renditions, including "Sweet Dreams." This was a great moment to capture, the guys were totally in the moment, a perfect moment that the band and audience loved.

Oni's Ensemble

This was taken during a performance at a bar called Obsession in Seminyak, Bali. The guitarist's name is Oni. He had an incredible connection with his bassist and drummer. Oni has magical fingers, and is one of the best guitarists I've ever seen or heard.

Posterized Song

This is my friend Ian who is the lead singer in a reggae band called Kingston in Bali, Indonesia. He doesn't come to the beach often, but he came this day and gifted us a few songs. I like the posterized version of this photograph, to give it a whimsical feel.

Cretan Band

This was a performance I saw located in a remote, mountain-village in Crete, Greece. The second man to the left is somewhat of a legendary Cretan musician. He is playing here with a lyre, while others use traditional Cretan string and percussion instruments. It was a beautiful performance.

Punjabi Beats

This was taken inside a Sikh temple on Long Island, New York. My friend was married at this temple and before her entrance, this guy kept us entertained.

Shadow Harp

While wandering through the streets of Milan, Italy, I heard this gorgeous music, turned the corner and saw this young, beautiful woman giving a free concert. I couldn't remember the last time I heard someone playing the harp live. The Duomo was in the background and it was that special time of the day, when the sun began to get lower in the sky. I took out my camera and got my shot.

Foggy-town Song

This was taken while crossing a pedestrian bridge in London. The street musicians in England are pretty incredible. I believe that in order to busk in London, one must have a license that's granted after an audition. Possibly why all the street performers I came across were pretty amazing, including this lady here.