Thoughts

Sheets of Sound

Sheets of Sound

“I want to be a force for real good. In other words. I know that there are bad forces, forces that bring suffering to others and misery to the world, but I want to be the opposite force. I want to be the force which is truly for good.”

–John Coltrane

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A Love Supreme

A Love Supreme

During the year 1957, I experienced, by the grace of God, a spiritual awakening which was to lead me to a richer, fuller, more productive life. At that time, in gratitude, I humbly asked to be given the means and privilege to make others happy through music. I feel this has been granted through His grace. ALL PRAISE TO GOD.

– John Coltrane

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Black Music Matters

Black Music Matters

I decided to do a series of daily/weekly designs that would uplift and bring attention to the Black Lives Matter movement, and ultimately the Icons of Black American Music. The Black artists I have spent the majority of my life emulating have formed who I am as a musician, educator, artist and person. What initially started as an outlet to offer my voice to the cause, quickly became an ongoing visual project that I will use to continue to honor the unsung masters of Black American Music and draw attention to the continued pursuit of equality, justice and peace.

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