He obtained a master’s degree in jazz performance from McGill University in 2009, where he studied 7-string guitar and composed for the school’s symphony orchestra. In recent years, he has performed with Juno nominated folk-jazz singer Coral Egan, Haitian world-music artist Vox Sambou and soul songstress Sarah MK. He has toured across Canada, United States, Brazil, Cuba, West Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, sharing stages with acts as diverse as David Byrne, Alpha Blondy, Blue Rodeo, Talib Kweli, Saul Williams, Blind Boys of Alabama, and Elza Soares. He is now the musical director and guitarist for singer-actress Aiza.