Retired in Kitsap County near Seattle. Writing music, editing DVD's for the Navy Musicians Association Archives, playing in three different bands and playing the house husband role for Diane who is teaching school (orchestra) in the local public school system. Fixing up and spending time at our cabin in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. Trying to keep up with "where is Annie this time!" Enjoying life with my beautiful wife. Going to Mariners games. Hanging out with Tex Waldron at his jazz club "Tula's" in Seattle. And that just about covers it!
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Check out my new book "The Art of Rehearsing the Stage Band".
http://stores.lulu.com/mikethesax
To hear my music (mostly jazz):
http://www.reverbnation.com/midiartstudio
To watch mini movies of interview and features by the Navy Musicians Association Archives department:
Best Friends Tex Waldron, Ray Dunaway, Tommy Loyola
Best Moment Standing in front of a great big band with Ray Dunway on drums. Alaskan tour. The "American Music" show. Playing at the Seattle Center for "Bumbershoot" EXPO '86 Opening Ceremonies playing for Lady Di and Prince of Wales representing the US with live audience of 40,000 and millions on world wide TV hookup. Our tour of Alaska with Chuck Lee, Hugh McElhenny, Don McCune and Jim Johnson, Senior Vice President of Alaska Air Lines. First class treatment all the way, sponsored by Alaska Airlines and Alpac Corporation (Pepsi Bottling).
Worst Moment Leaving.
Chain of Command CWO3 Tex Waldron, MUC Mike Beegle
Other Memories Playing at George's Bar & Grill, our vacation camping down the Pacific Coast Highway to San Francisco. So many great memories with Monica and Annie. 15528 Meridan Avenue North.