Milkshake is one of Atlanta's most celebrated jazz trumpeters and flugelhornists, widely recognized as the city's "Ambassador of Jazz" and a respected jazz fusion artist known for his unmistakable signature sound.

A graduate of Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) with a B.A. in Music and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., he has earned international acclaim through performances at renowned venues and festivals including Carnegie Hall, the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, La Grande Parade de Jazz in Nice, France, and the Atlanta Montreux International Jazz Festival, while sharing the stage with legendary artists such as Gladys Knight, Michael Franks, Kevin Eubanks, Fred Wesley, Bobby Byrd & The JBs, and the late Freddy Cole. Honored by Georgia State Senator Gail Davenport with a Resolution recognizing his contributions,

Milkshake is also dedicated to mentoring young musicians through educational outreach, serves as Diversity Delegate for the Atlanta Federation of Musicians Local 148-462, and remains a passionate advocate for preserving live jazz. Beyond music, he is a licensed apprentice in Mortuary Science, a vintage car restoration enthusiast, and continues to develop new musical projects while carrying forward the rich legacy of jazz.