After Recording with Q-Tip for a few years now, it great to be included on this new release by the Hip Hop Legend and Innovator. This record also features Norah Jones, D'Angelo, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Robert Glasper, and others. Purchase "The Renaissance."
LEONARDO CIOGLIA "CONTOS" IS NOW AVAILABLE! PURCHASE NOW!!
A record of all original music featuring.....Mike, John Ellis, Aaron Goldberg, and Antonio Sanchez
Aaron Park's Blue Note Records Debut featuring Mike Moreno, Matt Penman, and Eric Harland is now available! PURCHASE NOW!!
CHECK OUT MIKE'S LIVE NPR STUDIO SESSION AND INTERVIEW @ NPR.ORG
MIKE MORENO QUARTET HAS JUST RECORDED FOR CRISS CROSS RECORDS. FEATURING KEVIN HAYS, DOUG WEISS, AND KENDRICK SCOTT. CD RELEASE IS MAY 20, 2008 ORDER NOW!
"Between The Lines"
Marcus Strickland-tenor (tracks 1,2)
John Ellis-soprano (3,6,8)
Aaron Parks-piano
Doug Weiss-bass
Kendrick Scott-drums (1-6)
Tyshawn Sorey-drums (8)
PURCHASE Mike's hand written Leadsheets of the music on "Between The Lines."
Email for order here or at mike@mikemoreno.com
"Woody N' You"
Marcus Strickland-tenor
Sam Yahel-piano
Doug Weiss-bass
Tyshawn Sorey-drums
CHECK OUT THE JULY/AUGUST ISSUE OF JAZZTIMES FOR A FULL ARTICLE ON MIKE BY NATE CHINEN, AND A REVIEW OF BETWEEN THE LINES BY BILL MILKOWSKI.
or click here...... http://www.ctguitar.org/events06-07/moreno.html
MIKE MAKES THE BEST NEW ARTIST LIST OF 2007 IN JAZZTIMES JANUARY ISSUE ALONG WITH SEAN JONES AND LEONEL LOUEKE. "BETWEEN THE LINES" IS ALSO PICKED IN THE TOP 50 RELEASES OF 2007.
Influences
Wayne, Herbie, Miles, Trane, Freddie Hubbard, Kenny Garrett, Sonny Rollins, Sam Rivers, Metheny, Frisell, Peter Bernstein, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mark Turner, Allan Holdsworth, Aaron Parks, Myron Walden, Brad Meldhua, Joshua Redman, Nicholas Payton, Baden Powell, Milton Nascimento, Toninho Horta, Djavan, Blonde Redhead, Radiohead, Craig Street, Cassandra Wilson, Lizz Wright, John Ellis, Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Maurice Ravel, Chopin, Jobim, ect.
"There are many other guitarists out there pushing towards a modern ideal, but none with the precise coordinates that Mike Moreno has charted."----Nate Chinen
"Mike Moreno's appealing tone, cascading lines and inherent sense of lyricism mark him as one of the the most outstanding guitarists since Kurt Rosenwinkel."----Bill Milkowski
"Mike Moreno is one of the many stellar talents providing instrumental genius to the professional ranks of jazz."---Seldon T. Nun
Moreno shines as a shrewd composer who is blessed with enviable chops and a wide-ranging jazz vernacular that bears a mark of distinction.
-Glenn Astarita-Jazzreview.com
"Moreno employs his guitars to create his own brand of textured, mellow jazz." "Between The Lines offers moments of crystalline beauty." - Phillip Booth - Downbeat Magazine June 08
I'm originally from Houston, TX, I moved to New York City in 97. IT WILL BE 10 YEARS IN SEPTEMBER!!! So since coming here, I've been fortunate enough to tour/perform/ and record with some of my favorite musicians that inspired me to pursue music. Joshua Redman Elastic Band, Lizz Wright Band, Nicholas Payton Quartet, Greg Osby 4, Terence Blanchard Sextet, Wynton Marsalis and the JALC Orchestra, Jeff Tain Watts Quintet, Q-Tip. Along the way, I met some great friends and innovative musicians who I play consistantly with and who are all pushing music in great directions. John Ellis, Gretchen Parlato, Aaron Parks, Jeremy Pelt, Yosvany Terry, The Strickland Brothers and others.
As far as my band goes, if your in NY you can hear us down at The Jazz Gallery, Smalls, The Bar Next Door, and some other venues. We just recorded our debut CD which is out now. And also, I just recorded my second record for Criss Cross Records which will be in in April of 2008. Look out for it!
Please visit my real site for more.........mikemoreno.com No, really please, I actually pay to keep that one up. I could have saved my money if I knew myspace was on it's way. Thanks guys.
Hey Mike, great show last night at Smalls! Checked it out live on their site...wish i could have been in there in person. Really liked all the new compositions! Hope to hear ya again soon. All the best from PA, Jason
Ciao Mike , Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your music a lot, and the splendid voice. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
Hi Mike, I'm also guitarist from Brazil. I am going to play in a concert next month and I would like to play your song wich I love, "Children of the night". I'm already playing some parts but it's good to check everything. Can you send me the score? I'd appreciate. Best from Brazil My e-mail: thiagonunnes@gmail.com Thanks
Hey Mike, how are you doing? Yes, that was me, although I did not see you. I was attending a job fair on 18th Street. Any interesting trips recently? Still have to plan my vacation for the year.
Mike- You are lucky. We've had some crap weather and tomorrow we are expecting more snow. Sigh. You'll have to come out when the weather is much nicer. Take care!
