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Pianist, composer, band leader, author and educator Michael Wolff reflects on a soulful career in his new release 'Memoir'

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Michael Wolff

To approach his musical memoir pianist Michael Wolff had to think about his time with Cal Tjader, Airto & Flora Purim, Sonny Rollins, Cannonball Adderley, Nancy Wilson, along with his 5 year tenure as Musical Director of The Arsenio Hall Show.

In his book, On That Note, he reflects with stories. With his new release, Memoir he shares a musical reflection, alongside bassist Ben Allison and drummer Alan Mednard.

Michael Wolff's new release Memoir
Michael Wolff/Nina Gordon Public Relations
Michael Wolff's new release Memoir

Michael and the trio perform live at Mezzrow this Friday & Saturday (October 25-26). Recently, we chatted about his incredible experiences and life’s challenges that inform his creativity.

You can SEE Gary Walker's entire interview with Michael Wolff here.

In jazz radio, great announcers are distinguished by their ability to convey the spontaneity and passion of the music. Gary Walker is such an announcer, and his enthusiasm for this music greets WBGO listeners every morning on Daybreak. He's the winner of the 1996 Gavin Magazine Jazz Radio Personality of the Year Award and the recipient of the 2021 Marian McPartland-Willis Conover Award for Career Achievement in Broadcasting from the Jazz Journalists Association. Gary hosts the morning show each weekday from 8am til noon. And, by his own admission, he's truly having a great time.