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 Dave Novak, Tom Rogotzke, John Whitehurst, Jim Grafmyer, Billy Joe Gore, Dave Riegert, Dan Adams, Tom Kretch, Derwood Plyler
Best Moment All the time I spent listening at the Jazz Workshop in North Beach, every rehearsal and performance under Mr. Bowen, playing in Jim Grafmyer's Dance Band, playing the the Chief's Club with Mr. Bowen's tenor band and combo. My best memories in a 27 year career filled with great memories.
Worst Moment The day I check out.
Chain of Command CWO3 Gerard Bowen, MUC Dave Blair, MUC Mel Lehrman, MUC Bagby
Other Memories Jam sessions at our apartment on Twin Peaks (341 Corbett Street), all nighters hanging out, listening to jazz and conversations over coffee at Vesuvio's, exploring the City Lights Book Store, BACKPACKING at YOSEMITE, climbing Half Dome, just about every moment of my life at that point in time. Great friends, great music. What could be better.
