He moved to Oregon in 1973 and has been active as a performer and supporter of jazz ever since. He has recorded the Jazz Conversations for several years from the PDX Jazz Portland Jazz Festivals in February which are available on the Oregon Music News Podcast Page. He also acts as stage manager and in the production staff for several events at the Portland Jazz Festival as well as performances at various Portland venues throughout the year such as the current monthly PDX Jazz at Jimmy Mak’s and PDX Jazz at The Old Church series.