saxophonist, doubler

Mike is a musician in the Phoenix metro area. He is currently the resident reed player for the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. He also works with many large and small jazz ensembles, chamber ensembles, experimental improvisation, rock, and fusion groups. He has shared the stage with musical greats such as Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Robin Eubanks, Gary Smulyan, Steve Nelson, Nate Smith, Ed Schaughnessy, and Wayne Newton.

lessons

Mike is currently available for instruction of flute. clarinet, and saxophone. Lessons are available privately or through Linton-Milano Music in Mesa.

education

Mike is a graduate of the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY, where he studied classical saxophone performance and pedagogy with Timothy McAllister, and jazz with Bret Zvacek and John Roney. Mike has learned from several established musicians in lessons and master classes including Dave Holland, Joe Lovano, Kirk McDonald, John Taylor, Ralph Lalama, Todd Coolman, and John Faddis, Mark Vinci, Robert Nordmark, and Mats Holmquist.

contact

(480) 272-0282
mike@mikelivingston.net