![]() Incorporating the best musicalĪnd engineering talent, Michael was able to fully realize his vision Soul Journey, Michael's long awaited CD project was released Michael is a recipient of Chamber Music America's New Works: Creation Michael was featured in the April, 2004 issue of Hot House magazine. Email for more information.Īs a 2004-2005 grant recipient of Chamber Music America's Residency Partnership Program, Michael brought jazz music to the Brooklyn P.S.321 fifth grade class through a series of workshops and concerts. Is available for sale exclusively through Michael. Michael contributed an article about Wayne Shorter's influence on his composing, together with the music to his piece, El Camino in the Spring, 2004 issue.īy arrangement with D'Accord Music, Michael's transcription of Thad Jones' original arrangement of Mean What You Say The Winter, 2005 issue of Piano Today includes the music to Soul Journey with accompanying commentary. In addition to his piano work, Michael's composition Power Station is included on Frank Wess' recent CD, Body and Soul (M&I).Ī full length interview with Michael appeared in the Spring, 2005 issue of Jazz Improv magazine. Immediately after the week, the quintet laid down several new tracks at Bennett Studios. In October, 2007, Michael presented a clinic at JazzImprov's convention entitled Get More Out of Your Tunes: Transform Your Basic Songs Into Full-fledged Compositions That Create a Richer and More Personal Musical ExpressionĪfter a successful debut in October of 2006, Michael returned to the Village Vanguard the week of March 27 - Apwith his current quintet, which includes Steve Wilson, Ugonna Okegwo, George Fludas and Daniel Sadownick. Performers and speakers included Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Heath, Cedar Walton, Ben Riley and Ira Gitler.įor his third engagement as a leader at the Village Vanguard, Michael led a trio with Peter Washington and Lewis Nash in April, 2008. The following September Michael produced and performed in a tribute to Johnny at NYC's St. ![]() July 25, 2008: RIP Griff! Doug Ramsey's wonderful blog, Rifftides is hosting Michael's essay, Michael comments about Johnny Griffin for NPR's "Johnny Griffin: In Memoriam" which includes a Village Vanguard broadcast from 2000. Michael's transcription of Thad Jones' original big band arrangement of "Mean What You Say" has been prepared in Sibelius and will be available for purchase by download shortly. ![]() In 2011, Barry Harris commissioned Michael to transcribe more than 70 of his compositions for future publication. Michael talks about Buddy Montgomery with Ted Panken.Ī feature interview with Michael appears on Steve Cerra's wonderful blog Jazz Profiles. Michael was also interviewed by Brian Pace for his video The Pace Report. In April, 2014 Michael toured Michigan giving master classes and concerts.įollowing his appearance at the 2013 Detroit Jazz Festival, Michael was interviewed by Jason Crane for his blog The Jazz Session. In November, 2014, Michael led a quintet in tribute to Bud Powell. In November, 2015 Michael revisited his sextet book with performances at Smalls. In January, 2016 Michael prepared arrangements and performed in a tribute to Frank Wess at the Kennedy Center. In April, 2016 Michael's quartet toured New England. In October, 2019 Michael presented a master class at the Hartt School of Music. In November, 2019 Michael toured Italy and performed as the guest soloist for London's Bopfest. The all-analog audiophile double LP set is now available for sale exclusively through ![]() Michael's Kickstarter project succesfully raised funds to release Soul Journey onto vinyl. "Persistence" is slated for release February 18, 2022. In July, 2021 Michael recorded with his quartet for the Cellar Live label. In September, 2021 released three Weiss masterclasses which focus on harmony and piano technique. Welcome to the Official Web Site of Pianist and Composer, Michael Weiss ![]()
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