Saxophonist Michael (not Mike) Blake is one of those artists who have a sustained appreciation of the tradition and for those who have come before him. In 1984 while still in Canada he had an opportunity to work with jazz stalwarts Cecil Taylor, Kenny Wheeler and Steve Coleman. The Canadian born musician has been a New York resident since 1987. Blake paid his dues backing artist like Chubby Checker and organist "Brother" Jack McDuff among others. In 1990 Blake was catapulted into the eclectic wo...
Saxophonist Michael Blake Pays Homage to Pres and Hawk on Tiddy Boom
The Huffington Post - 24 Nov 2014 23:20
Saxophonist Michael (not Mike) Blake is one of those artists who have a sustained appreciation of the tradition and for those who have come before him. In 1984 while still in Canada he had an opportunity to work with jazz stalwarts Cecil Taylor, Kenny Wheeler and Steve Coleman. The Canadian born musician has been a New York resident since 1987. Blake paid his dues backing artist like Chubby Checker and organist "Brother" Jack McDuff among others. In 1990 Blake was catapulted into the eclectic wo...
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