Château De Chausse winery tour 🤤 Humans were really on to something when they turned grapes into a drink that makes you drunk. Good job, team! I’m so trash; most of the wine in my life has come from a box. To have an in depth tour of a winery and to run through the vineyard beforehand was so cool! This white wine was my favorite white wine I’ve ever had. Also, every night, we were supplied with a never-ending supply of rosé and red wine for dinner from this winery as well. I definitely have a new appreciation for this craft and for wine! #lasvegasmusician #châteaudechausse #lacroixvalmer_tourisme #winery #winetour

Finally home 💜 Ready to pass out 🫩 Will post France photos later #lasvegas #lasvegasmusicians #lasvegassphere

Took a boat tour to St. Tropez yesterday. Felt very poor seeing all the super yachts. #lasvegasmusicians #sttropezmonamour❤️ #friends #lacroixvalmer_tourisme #lacroixvalmer

Made it to La Croix Valmer this week and travelled to St. Tropez today! France is incredible and beautiful and everyone is hot. I can’t wait to play for the festival and I’m regretting not learning more French lol It was VERY St. Tropez!! (RIP Jiggly) #lasvegasmusician #clarinet #backunmusical #lacroixvalmer #sttropezmonamour❤️ #clarinetists #verysttropez

Finally able to say something about my experience performing in the International Pride Orchestra. The high has worn off a bit but I’m still filled with so much joy. The current administration took away the opportunity to perform at a dream venue of mine; The Kennedy Center. Despite that, the orchestra was granted another opportunity to perform at The Music Center at Strathmore. Looking at the current state of the world, it’s quite grim with conflict and death looming everywhere. It’s hard to be an artist and creative and not acknowledge what’s going on. Though my own struggles are nothing compared to what some people’s realities are, I still face prejudices and tough times. I also carry the struggles of friends and loved ones actively experiencing the adverse effects of unjust political policies and ignorance. This was, by far, the most rewarding musical experience I’ve ever had. I feel like I’ve made so many friends who I’ll see for the rest of my life in this small musical world. Everyone I met was a phenomenal player and wonderful person. There were so many things we didn’t have to say or explain and we could be ourselves fully. We were in an environment that we collectively celebrated something that, in other spaces, would be something that ::might:: be tolerated. We reflected on the state of the world, talked about progress, and what happens after the show ends. We laughed, we (I definitely) cried, we made great music, and we stood up and made a statement in the face of a group of people actively trying to silence and deny us. I’ll never forget this experience and what it meant to me. Every orchestral experience after this will never live up to this one. I’ll be chasing this high forever and I’ll strive to say something as powerful as what we said that night. Thank you to everyone who made this happen, who participated, who helped me get to DC, who let me talk their ear off, and who made me and my family feel welcome. I love you all.

::Anthem complete:: I feel so fortunate to be a part of a budding sports team here in Vegas. Thanks to the @vegas.bighorns for letting me be a part of tonight’s game. I love this city! #lasvegas #lasvegasmusic #vegasbighorns #ultimate #ultimatefrisbee #lasvegasnightlife #lasvegassinger

This Sunday! At @sambalatte in Boca Park, I’ll be playing and singing and setting the vibe along with Ben and Kayne I’ll also be sitting in with them and @theacesquartet tomorrow night at @evolvebrewing #lasvegasmusic #lasvegasmusicians #lasvegasclarinet #lasvegassinger #lasvegasjazz #clarinet #clarinetist #clarinetistas #クラリネット #jazzsinger #jazzclarinet #backunmusical

I’m back in Las Vegas and I have some local gigs coming up that I’m excited for 😬 but I’m preparing to travel again already at the end of the month. I will be performing at the Festival des Anches d’Azur in the French Riviera @lacroixvalmer_tourisme !!! This will be my first time in France/Europe and I get to do it with my university family, alongside some killer soloists (to include @ericmarienthalmusic ) Gonna finally be on the beach again and it’s going to be #verysttropez I can’t wait! No carbs for me until then ☺️ #lasvegasmusic #lasvegasmusican #clarinet #clarinetist #clarinetistas #クラリネット #backunmusical #backunmusicalservices #jodyjazzmouthpieces

I can’t believe this happened. Incredible night, incredible week, incredible life. What a joy. More photos later when I collect from everyone. I’m so sleepy. #clarinet #internationalprideorchestra #lasvegasmusician #backunmusical #jodyjazz #clarinetist #clarinetista #クラリネット #lasvegasmusic #backunmusicalservices

It’s imperative that you know that I ate the ‘best Korean fried chicken in DC’ after this photo was taken. #worldpride #logancircle #iprideorchestra #jinro

Been living in the moment so not a lot of photos so far but @iprideorchestra has best one of the best experiences of my life. I’m so excited to perform this concert. DC has so much energy right now, and the music is amazing. Friends in the area, I highly recommend coming to this concert. #clarinet #lasvegasmusic #クラリネット #clarinetista #backunmusical #worldpride

The very first time I heard an orchestra play live, I experienced Rhapsody in Blue. It shook me to my core and I knew wanted to be a musician more than anything. Lil 11 year old Kev would not believe that lil 32 year old Kev would be a musician living in Las Vegas and traveling to perform this solo in Washington DC (adjacent). I’m so honored and excited to be playing principal on this piece with the @iprideorchestra. I’ll be in DC next week and will to get to work with so many amazing musicians. Checking out a bit of @worldpridedc and catching up with friends. This will really be a dream come true! #clarinet #clarinetist #clarinetistas #lasvegasmusician #lasvegasmusic #clarinetistsofinstagram #lasvegasclarinetday #backunmusicalservices #backunmoba #jodyjazz #クラリネット

First week off of school and I’m already having fun 🥳🥳🥳 Tuesday I’m hosting @geekswhodrink trivia at @tapsandbarrelslv free to play and great beer 🍻 come thru Wednesday I’ll be playing my first solo acoustic set in Vegas at @tavernacostera 💜💜💜 And Friday! I’ll be competing in @bighornrodeo rodeo idol! #lasvegasmusic #lasvegasmusician #lasvegassinger #lasvegasartsdistrict

Took a trip to audition in Tucson, AZ. (I didn’t get a golden ticket). It was quite beautiful and now I’m back home. Brought back a lil critter with me. #clarinet #jackalope #lasvegasmusicians