Biography
BORN IN:
Detroit, MI
LIVES IN:
Longmont, CO
DRUMMING SINCE:
1960
BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S):
Teachers: Thomas Siwe, Jack McKenzie, Alan Abel, Russell Hartenberger, Michael Ranta
Colleagues: Keiko Abe (marimba) and Nancy Udow (dancer/choreographer)
FAVOURITE ALBUM PLAYED ON:
"Conversations", Keiko Abe
FAVOURITE ALBUM DIDN'T PLAY ON:
Messian Turangalila Symphony - Ozawa & Toronto Symphony
CAREER HIGHLIGHT:
Touring with Keiko Abe, Equilibrium Dance & Percussion Duo, Santa Fe Opera, New Orleans Philharmonic
Having recently retired after a distinguished career at The Santa Fe Opera and The University of Michigan, Michael continues to perform while also providing extended guest residencies at Conservatories and Universities around the world.
Detroit, MI
LIVES IN:
Longmont, CO
DRUMMING SINCE:
1960
BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S):
Teachers: Thomas Siwe, Jack McKenzie, Alan Abel, Russell Hartenberger, Michael Ranta
Colleagues: Keiko Abe (marimba) and Nancy Udow (dancer/choreographer)
FAVOURITE ALBUM PLAYED ON:
"Conversations", Keiko Abe
FAVOURITE ALBUM DIDN'T PLAY ON:
Messian Turangalila Symphony - Ozawa & Toronto Symphony
CAREER HIGHLIGHT:
Touring with Keiko Abe, Equilibrium Dance & Percussion Duo, Santa Fe Opera, New Orleans Philharmonic
Having recently retired after a distinguished career at The Santa Fe Opera and The University of Michigan, Michael continues to perform while also providing extended guest residencies at Conservatories and Universities around the world.