Email Address: msolorio1@gmail.com
Nickname: Mikey
Instrument Played: Trombone
Other instruments played: Some piano and pretty good at faking most other musical instruments.
Years played: 9
Age: 20
Present School: UCSD
Hobbies: “Music of course”
Future Plans: “I hope to be a professional musician, educator and/or composer.”
Astrological Sign: Libra
Favorite music, groups, composers and artists: “Bob McChesney, Scott Kyle, Gilbert Castellanos, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Joshua Redman, Gene Ammons, Sonny Stitt, Sonny Rollins, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Miles Davis, Lester Young, Cannonball Adderly, Japandi, Joe Alessi, Fela Kuti.  Also interested in Steve Coleman and Sleeping People, although I don’t own any of their music and tons of other stuff!"

Michael say’s big band “swings like no other!”  “I am an easy going guy with mocha colored skin, mid-length dark brown hair and stunningly well groomed fingernails.”  Michael also possesses a great wit.  He was the recipient of the full ride UCSD Jazz Camp Scholarship in 2007 and the Coronado Jazzfest Soloist Award with the Jazz Xpress in 2006.  He was awarded the Bertram Turetzky award from UCSD Music Department in 2008.  He has studied with greats Tom Ervin, Scott Kyle and Sean Reusch.  He has performed with the Jazz Xpress, the Jazz Ensemble, San Diego Youth Symphony, the La Jolla Symphony and with the funk/rock group the 5PQ.

Michael’s advice to another young musician just starting out: “Practice and study with a good teacher, practice transcribing, playing by ear and record yourself.”

Some of Mike's favorite links:
 

If you are interested in purchasing the full CD or if you would like The Jazz Ensemble to play for your organization or event, contact our Director, Mr. Vince Greco below
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619-729-7245