He briefly studied acting, but headed to Alaska to work on the pipeline. He stayed there for twelve years, an unlikely place to start a career as a jazz singer. He sings standards and jazz by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Ellington, Monk and others, bringing to them a new life. Their repertoire consists of classical, romantic, and contemporary literature for piano duo and duet, as well as concerti for two pianos. Their ensemble is the product of a lifelong friendship and transcends the artists' respective residencies in Pittsburgh and Atlanta.
Sensitivity is the word.
They play as one person, with all the finesse expected of mature and seasoned performers. The Townsend Center proudly presents the renowned Spivey Hall Children's Choir. Under the direction of Dr. Martha Shaw, the Children's Choir is truly a first class vocal ensemble. Comprised of forty-five talented youth all from Georgia, the choir has traveled extensively since its founding in the spring of 1994. In December of 2000, the Children's Choir was featured in a live taping session of National Public Radio's From the Top, .