Here’s Doug Carmichael and I playing Luiz Bonfá’s “Black Orpheus” at Dry Land back in April:
Tag: Live
The Last First Wednesday Jazz at Dry Land Distillers

After 4 years of music, Dry Land Distiller’s First Wednesday Jazz is coming to an end this week with its 44th and final installment. All ages are welcome and admission is free (suggested one drink per set minimum), so come join trumpeter Eric Ottem and I as we send the series off in swinging style.
March 4th, 2026 7:00PM–8:30PM
Final Dry Land First Wednesday Jazz with Eric Ottem
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado
“Nature Boy” with the Vic and Doug Jazz Duo
Doug and I playing a funkified version of the jazz standard.
“Lullaby of Birdland” with the Vic and Doug Jazz Duo
Doug and I playing George Shearing’s “Lullaby of Birdland” at Dry Land Distillers’ First Wednesday Jazz in February.
“Cantaloupe Island” with The Vic & Doug Jazz Duo
Here’s Doug Carmichael and me playing the Herbie Hancock classic “Cantaloupe Island” at Dry Land Distillers on February 5th, 2025.
“Work Song” with Doug Carmichael at Dry Land Distillers
Doug and my take on Nat Adderley’s “Work Song”
“My Little Suede Shoes” with Doug Carmichael at Dry Land Distillers
Here’s Doug Carmichael and me playing Charlie Parker’s “My Little Suede Shoes” for Dry Land Distillers‘ First Wednesday Jazz:
“My Father’s Eyes” on mandolin with Forever Man Unplugged
Here’s a bit of an Eric Clapton tune with me sitting in on mandolin. It’s from Forever Man Unplugged’s debut performance at the Louisville Underground: