- From New York City. Lives in Lexington, Kentucky.
- Plays bluegrass, jazz, pop, country and rock, all on the banjo.
- 1991, earned his doctorate in music from the University of Kentucky. His dissertation was titled “An American Concerto for 5-string Banjo and Orchestra.”
- 1993, performed his concerto with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
- 1995, released Jazz with Bluegrass & Blues album (Padraig Records).
- Performs with a trio called The Little Big Band.