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Clarinetist/saxophonist/composer Mike McGinnis places himself firmly within a strong
tradition of anti-traditionalists. He can swing in the straightahead tradition or improvise
on the furthest edge of the avant-garde, bringing the same deep commitment and personal
vision to every musical situation. His open-minded and determinedly individual approach
has led to work with jazz innovators like Anthony Braxton, Alice and Ravi Coltrane,
Steve Coleman, and Lonnie Plaxico; Parliament/Funkadelic keyboardist Bernie Worrell;
indie rock mainstays Yo La Tengo; the Afro-Baroque band Stew & The Negro Problem,
authors of the Tony-winning musical Passing Strange; as soloist for the Tony-winning
Broadway hit Fela!; and as co-leader of the inventive ensembles DDYGG and The Four
Bags. The prolific McGinnis' wide-ranging imagination comes stunningly to the fore
on his latest releases, Road*Trip and The Ängsudden Song Cycle, both of which feature
extended compositions showcasing McGinnis' skills as both composer and improviser.

www.mikemcginnis.com