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Best known for his ability to put a bass through its paces without pausing for a breath, Michaels has a natural affinity for bass playing. but where nature left off, dedication and exposure take over.___________________________________________________________
Michaels has been honing his skills as a bassist for more than twenty years. In a given week, he has been found anywhere from a posh hotel lobby to a smoky jazz club, at a state fair backing a country talent competition, and in the studio recording blues and adult contemporary demos. Adept at improvisation, he has played progressive originals in clubs and backed a Hebrew choir at a local synagogue, while his reading skills have enabled him to master even the most challenging Broadway
show books. ________________________________________________________________
His credentials include a stint with the U.S. Army Field Band, recording two albums and touring extensively throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. "Hired gun" performances over the years have included Bob Hope, Bob Newhart, Clint Holmes, Al Martino, Bobby Rydel, Damien,
Fabian, The Coasters, Ronnie Dove and Mike El. Soundtrack and filming credits are his for a jazz club scene in the 1992 Paramount picture, "He Said, She Said." _______________________________________________________________
In May of '96, Michaels was called to fill the bass chair when "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" made a stop at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. His proficiency in the slot made him first call when the show reopened on the road the following September. Cast members gave him a standing ovation when he was introduced during the first rehearsal. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
That same year, Michaels joined creative forces with noted pianist Kraig Greff on a myriad of noteworthy projects. The duo's premier release, a modern jazz collection titled "Rowhouse Sessions," earned them the headliner slot at Baltimore's Artscape festival and secured their position in the lineup of soundtrack artists for Discovery Channel International, prompting a studio project with percussionist Ron Powell. _______________________________________________________________
For the past two years, Michaels has been on tour with the stage show "Les Miserables." His current holiday break was booked when "Fosse" came to town, and his competency at playing a split upright/electric book quickly became undisputable.
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Although his diverse exposure to the stage and the studio gives Michaels a powerful front-and-center presence, you won't find him out front without an invitation. Destined to join the ranks of his influences, studio legends Duck Dunn, Lee Sklar, David Hungate, Neil Stubenhaus and the like, it is his devotion to the art of bass playing - laying down the ultimate rhythm track - that will undoubtedly draw the attention Michaels deserves.
Please, listen for yourself.
Currently with "4 Good Friends" consisting of "Doug James" Keyboards/vocal(grammy winning composer). Kieth Mack guitar/vocals (Founding member Scandal w/Patty Smyth) and Ed Shockley drums/vocals (Vinyl Shockley)
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2006 Jaded Angels
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2006 Jonny Neel
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2006 National tour "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" starring Patrick Cassidy and Amy Adams
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Bass instructor/clinician at "The Music Workshop "
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2004-current John Coale Trio - Jazz,Funk Fusion Trio _______________________________
2003- current The Patty Reese Group
( 2005 W.A.M.A. album of the year for
"Here and Now")
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2003-current Blues Therapy - Blues, R&B
classic rock
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2005 -Rich Mascari
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2003-2004 "Charles Parker Band"
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2003-2004 Never Never - Led Zepelin Tribute band
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1990-2005 Jim Allison Blues Project
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1990-present "Bobby B & Friends"
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1990 "Larry Bright"
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2003-present Regular performances with
"Greg Thompkins Quintet" "Laffeyett Gilcrest"
"Kenny Jones and Jaded Angels"
and "Tyrone Shuz and his Funky Blues"
"Ten Directions"
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2004- JC3 - Clinic Trio for "Maryland Drum"
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2002- "Fosse" National Theater Washington D.C.
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2002 - The "Full Monty" National Theater Washington D.C.
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2002- "Mama Mia" National Theater Washington D.C.
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2002- "Forever Swing" Lyric Opera House Baltimore Md.
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2002-2003 Luthier Bass Instructor Mars Music
and Recording Superstore Parkville Md.
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1999-2002 National Tour Bassist for "Les Miserables"
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1999-2002 Touring Clinician for Mars Music and Recording Superstore
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1997-1999 "Duffy Kane"
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1996-1998- "Gene Donati Orchestra" Washington D.C.
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1997- "Ronnie Dove"" Fabian" "Coasters" "Platters"
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1996- "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
National Tour
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1996 Headlined "Artscape" Baltimore Md to support the
release of "Row House Sessions"
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1992-1998 Session bassist/composer "Tonal Vision Studios"
writing and recording for the "Discovery Channel"
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1993-1996 "Gene Donati Orchestra" Washington D.C
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1992 "He Said,She Said" Paramount pictures with
"Kevin Bacon & Elizibeth Perkins"
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1992 "Guy Lombardo Orchestra"
President Bill Clinton inaugural ball Washington D.C.
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1993 "Tony Bennett" "Clint Holmes" "Bob Hope"
"Bob Newhart" "Fabian" "Boots Randalph" "Chris Vadala"
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1988-1993 "Zim Zemeral Big Band"
Columbia Records recording artist
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1987-1993 "Bing Miller Jazz Quartet"
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1984-1986 "The United States Army Field Band"
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1994 "Tiny Tim" That's right.Mr. Tiptoe though the Tulips himself
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1980-1984 "The Army Band of New York
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