Crouching Brian
(Download) The sweatshirt I'm wearing in this picture is a one-of-a-kind I bought long ago in New York at the Unique Clothing Warehouse. I miss that store!
My primary musical training has been on trombone. In Des Moines, I studied with Cordell Musser of the Mantovani Orchestra, and in Chicago, I studied with Frank Crisafulli of the Chicago Suymphony. Recently, I have also studied with Brian Kay in Massachusetts and Peter Bouchard in Vermont.
Piano is my other instrument. I have played keys with rock bands, including Plastic Mikey and rock 'n' roll pioneers Danny and the Juniors. My piano skills have also served me well for many theater gigs, as accompanist, music director, and composer.
Q:Why the bare feet? A:I guess it just feels good. During warm months, I avoid shoes whenever possible. It does generate some strange looks from other people on the street, but I'm OK with that.
Q:Who are your musical heroes? A:John Lennon, Paul Mccartney, Burt Bacharach, Brian Eno, Vinni Reilly, Maynard Ferguson, Herb Alpert, Stephen Sondheim (How's that for a mixed bag?)
Q:How did you get into the art thing? A:With the help of my wife, Tomi Kanno, who is an artist, and my good friend David Zermeno, also an artist. Because I'm untrained as a visual artist, I adopt an anything goes approach, which yields some interesting results. I've even had several successful solo shows!
Q:What are you working on now? A:Training for another marathon. I'm a distance runner, albeit a very slow one. It gives me a good excuse to be outside, alone, and getting some fresh air and exercise. It's good therapy, both physically and mentally. And running is a lot cheaper than seeing a psychiatrist.
Q:What kind of people or opportunities are you hoping to find on Berkleemusic? A:I'd like to work on more stage shows, and toward that end, I'd lke to enlist the aid of a good dramaturg who wants to collaborate on interesting projects.
May 27, 2009 I've entered a MySpace music contest. The song chosen is a really really weird one, but apparently the MySpace people like it. Check it out and show your support here:
LINK
Thanks!
December 26, 2008 It's been a great year for holiday gigs! Here's to an even better year of music in 2009!
October 15, 2008 I have put up a new MySpace page to highlight my music. You can view it here: http://www.myspace.com/bhutzell
Thanks for visiting!
September 24, 2008 Lots more art and music here:
November 24, 2007 If you are so captivated by the images on this page that you need to see more, you can find plenty here: http://www.flickr.com/people/voosk
November 8, 2007 I will be participating in an art show as part of the East Village Holiday Promenade. The Promenade is on Friday, November 16th, from 5pm-9pm.
The art show will be held at:
East Village Square
333 E. Grand Ave
Des Moines IA 50309
on the corner of East 4th st and East Grand Ave
June 16, 2007 I will be performing this Friday and Saturday (June 22 & 23)at: The Market At Jordan Creek
6905 Mills Civic Parkway Suite 120
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
Shows both nights begin at 7pm and run until 9pm. For more information, call The Market at 515-309-1332, or visit their webpage:
http://www.marketatjordancreek.com/
June 2, 2007 Last night, I accompanied the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus at the Matthew Shepard Scholarship Awards Dinner at the Hotel Fort Des Moines.
For more information on the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus, visit http://www.dmgmc.org/
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