Born in Seattle, raised in Phoenix, ‘Jivie’ is a Basset hound dad. Based in downtown Brooklyn, he practices inclusion as a vocal coach, bandleader, arranger, and pianist. IU Hoosier alumnus (’99), initially thought this was a musical about coffee. Off-Broadway debut. “Familia, got you surrounded, keepin’ you grounded / Familia, count on us always, you’re never alone”.