REMEMBRANCE 1955 to 1963
2023
A live studio album featuring some of London's finest jazz musicians, drawing on themes composed for The Jazz Ambassadors film with extended solos and expanded arrangements by Mike and saxophonist, Paul Booth.
An eclectic mix of contrasting moods, from reflective to intense; the spontaneity, soulfulness, and virtuosity of the musicians in this band is incredible.
TOGETHER
2023
This soulful live orchestral production brims with classic '60s and ‘70s Latin-jazz vibes. Featuring drummer, Richard Bailey and the horn and woodwinds of Latin-jazz band, Trypl (Paul Booth, Trevor Mires, Ryan Quigley), the song is produced and arranged by Michael who also performs keyboards, guitars, bass and vocals with backing vocal support from Jasmine Duxbury.
A MAZE OF OUR OWN MAKING
2020
This double A side features legendary American guitarist Duke Levine (Pete Wolf and the Midnight Travelers, Mary Chapin Carpenter).
The second track, Vortex of Unknowing, with its lush Latino overtone, features Humberto Pena on lead vocals, accompanied by Antonia Courcier (soprano) and Sunny Pena Courcier (sax).
COSMIC PRECEDENT & FLY
2020
A 2 track digital release of jazz-fusion compositions recorded live in the studio with a stellar line up including Richard Bailey (drums), John ‘JT’ Thompson (bass), Karl Vanden Bossch (percussion) and Paul Booth (sax).
ALONG FOR THE RIDE
2019
This gospel, funk, blues instrumental single features talents of John Thompson (bass), Perry Mellius (drums), Ed Jones (sax), Tom Walsh (trumpet), Patrick Hayes (trombone), Michael (guitar, piano). Also background vocals by LCCM singers.
THE DARK NIGHT OF THE BLUE BUTTERFLY
2019
Dark Night of the Blue Butterfly is a soundtrack to a film currently in development.
A sensual piano is echoed by gentle harp and shimmering strings. Unresolved endings and dark cello tones hint at danger to come.
THE JAZZ AMBASSADORS
2018
America planned to win hearts around the world during the Cold War with the help of America’s most influential jazz artists. The soundtrack features Mark Mondesir (drums), Karl Rasheed Abel (bass), Freddie Gavita, Tom Walsh, Kevin Robinson (trumpet), Paul Booth, Graeme Blevins, Patrick Clahar (sax) and Fayyaz Virji and Dennis Rollins (trombone).
FINDING YOUR FEET
2018
This heartwarming film featuring Imelda Staunton, Timothy Spall, Celia Imrie, Joanna Lumley and David Heyman is beautifully scored by Michael highlighting his string writing with some light jazzy touches and a warm, uplifting feel.
THE LONG WAY HOME
2014
An album of compositions recorded live at Air Edel studios in 2 days, featuring some of UK's finest jazz musicians: Gerard Presencer (trumpet), Nigel Hitchcock (sax), Ben Castle (sax) and Jason Rebello (piano). Recording and mix engineer Nick Taylor.
TERRA COGNITA
2011
A reflective journey, Terra Cognita is a tribute to nature's power and beauty.
Featuring the legendary Airto Moreira (percussion), Miles Bould and Dan Gresson (drums/percussion), Jan Hendrickse (ney flute) and Jane Fenton (cello).
