Artist description An alto player with strong roots in the bebop tradition beginning to explore new avenues of improvisation.

Music Style Jazz--bebop, post bop

Musical Influences Jerry Bergonzi, Dick Oatts, George Garzone, Lee Konitz, Mark Turner, Sonny Stitt, Charlie Parker, Jackie McLean, Phil Woods...

Similar Artists Sonny Stitt, Lee Konitz

Artist History A diverse saxophonist, Mike Hutchinson’s musical background stretches from jazz freelance work to classical and Klezmer playing. He has performed in ensembles conducted by George Russell, Chico O'Farrill, Arturo O'Farrill, Carl Atkins, and Allan Chase. Last winter, Mr. Hutchinson was seen and heard in "A Taste of Chanukah: A Musical Celebration", which was broadcast nationally by PBS and PRI. Last December, he participated in a concert featuring Chico O'Farrill, which was named in the the Boston Globe's Top Ten Jazz Concerts of 1999. In addition, Mr. Hutchinson's classical background has lead to performances in Meyerhoff Hall in Baltimore, Carnegie Hall in Pittsburgh, and Boston’s Jordan Hall.

Group Members Mike Hutchinson, alto saxophone; The group is constantly changing from gig to gig, but musicians include: Kyle Aho, piano; Randy Ingram, piano; Nick Athanasiou, guitar; Jeremy Allen, bass; Pete Zimmer, drums; Gabe Gloege, drums; Jeff Marrs, drums. Zach Wallace, bass; Moppa Elliot, bass.

Instruments alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, guitar, piano, bass, drums

Albums Mike Hutchinson Quartet, Vol 1

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Location Pittsburgh, PA - USA

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