Dr. Sushi’s Free Jazz BBQ

For almost 25 years, I’ve hosted Dr. Sushi’s Free Jazz BBQ, a unique radio program featuring three hours of hard-hitting, innovative European and American jazz, along with a weekly dose of experimental or avant garde music. On any given Tuesday morning, you might hear something from the 1960s by Sun Ra or Ornette Coleman followed immediately by a track released last week by an artist you’ve never heard before. My goal has always been to expand listeners’ musical horizons and surprise them with something new every week. You can follow me on X (@DrSushiWMSE) and Facebook (Dr. Sushi) to see what I’m up to musically.

I also promote local jazz on the show and frequently interview Milwaukee-area musicians during the Free Jazz BBQ. We are fortunate to have so many talented local jazz artists who deserve our attention and support. If you’re interested in checking out live local jazz, a great resource is mkejazz.live. The local jazz scene needs all of us to help keep it thriving.

When I’m not DJing, I’m a civil litigator with an office in Milwaukee’s Brewery District. I have a wonderful daughter in her late 20s who works for a marketing firm in Minneapolis, and I still try to run as much as I can despite the wear and tear that more than 50 years of running has taken on my body. I also love traveling and spend at least two weeks each year on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi, where I’ve hiked more spectacular trails than I can count, including the world-renowned Kalalau Trail, which I have conquered nine times.

In addition to attending concerts of all genres, you can often find me at sporting events around town. I’m a longtime fan of the Marquette men’s basketball team, and I also attend plenty of Brewers and Bucks games. Like many Wisconsin sports fans, I’m still waiting for one of those teams, or my beloved Green Bay Packers, to bring home another championship. Maybe next year.

My favorite rock band of all time is The Rolling Stones. Picking a favorite jazz artist would be much tougher, although Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Elvin Jones would all be high on the list. If you happen to run into me somewhere, be sure to say hello. It’s always great to meet fellow jazz fans. Aloha.