Artist description Drummer Michael Jai returns to his musical roots on his first solo project. A combination of funk, acid jazz, hip-hop and electronic grooves. MJ is a veteran musician and DJ who has performed and shared the stage with various artists including Beat Daddys, Starpoint, ThreeDee, Midnight Star, Evelyn King, CP1 and Hoosier Daddys since the late '70's. Jai was also a member of the Promotion Staff for BMG/Windham Hill Records and is currently involved in Corporate Law and Web Design.

Music Style Acid Funk Soul Jazz

Musical Influences BarKays, Slave, Marcus Miller, Lenny White, Harvey Mason, Billy Cobham, Herbie Hancock, Issac Hayes, Roy Ayers, Booker T. & The M.G.'s, Donald Byrd, James Brown

Similar Artists Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada, Gota, Fishbelly Black, Thievery Corporation, Nightmares on Wax, DJ Quik, Funkmaster Flex, The Neptunes, BattleCat, Down to the Bone, Jeff Lorber, Bob James, Black Eyed Peas

Artist History In another life, I was a radio & club DJ. This project is a departure from what I have done for the last 25 years, which is perform as a member of a group. Many of the ideas and songs I've written don't translate well to the group format. So I decided to use computers, keyboards, software, drum machines, bass & guitar to bring my songs to life. My approach is to focus on the groove and lock it in. Then experiment with odd sounds and textures on top of a solid hook. I hope you enjoy your visit to my world.

Group Members Produced by Michael Jai

Instruments Drums, Keyboards, Bass, Guitar, Acid Pro 3.0, Reason, SoundForge, Pro Tools

Albums Way of the Drum

Additional Info Member of ASCAP

Location Sunnyvale, California - USA

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