It's kind of a strange story. There's been The Mike Petrone Trio for twenty-five years. My Dad was a jazz pianist and I followed in his footsteps playing instrumental straight-ahead piano, bass, and drums jazz. It's how I've made my living for a quarter century. I started recording CD's as The Mike Petrone Trio in 1994 and have had a lot of fun and some real success. This year I started writing songs for the trio which is very different for me and this new album Mediterranean Jazz is the result. We're always playing in and around Cleveland but now we're doing this new stuff too. It also helped that I reconnected with drummer Ricky Exton who really inspires me and my crazy favorite bass maniac, Ed Stephens. Ed was in the trio with me from 1999 to 2002 and then started up again with me this year. He also plays in a metal band called Abdullah. He plays mean classical too.
Mike! Thanks for finding me here and on facebook! These online addictions are craaazy, huh? I hear you're doing a benefit for HYT. That's so nice of you. We havta keep that place running forever! Hope all is well with you
Mike! good to see you on here. am glad you dig my tunes!! am hoping to book a Cleveland show in the near future... CD will be finished by late November (fingers crossed)!! would love to meet up and possibly play together sometime! have a great day, i'll be in touch.
Well hell....all these years I've been working with your dad and I finally get to meet you! Your music is just wonderful. I'm pleased to be one of your friends. Barbara
Lol... ur the best! Even though we all know that u made ur myspace so everyone can hear the awesome music that you and your band make...I'm just a bonus ;o)
ps- Did I tell you how much I love ur new cd?! Its my favorite to listen to on my ipod while I tan!
