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Michael has performed with some of the
top Bay Area and national touring
instrumentalists and vocalists, including:

Some words of appreciation

Ernie Shelton
(vocalist/recording artist/concert producer)
"A quick note to let you know how much fun I had
at our recent gig together. It was very easy
to establish that all-important safety net
of trust that a good accompanist can provide. 
The communication allowed for some fun music making,
beyond just reading down the charts. 
(I enjoyed your arrangement of 'More Than You Know'
that you brought to play, too). All in all—
tasty, solid, and enough adventure to keep attention high.  
Look forward to the next time."

Eve Chosak
(vocalist/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/teacher)
"You are not only innovative in multiple areas, but also
musically wise, flexible, and put people at ease—great stuff!"

Lisa Cohen
(vocalist/songwriter/recording artist)
"It was truly inspiring performing with you,
and I loved how you breathed new life into my song.
In fact, I kept stopping to listen to your playing
on the practice recording you made for me
—it was that beautiful... "

Mark Baum
(vocalist/specialist in Latin American songs/recording artist)
"Earlier this year I sang a full-length house concert
of South American popular and folkloric music.
He was a joy to work with as my piano accompanist:
rehearsing with clear focus and preparation...
giving critiques that were consistently useful
and in service to the music, and creating
rich improvised accompaniments in a musical genre
that was relatively unfamiliar to him.
He's like an orchestra at the piano."

Cathy Morris
(electric violinist/recording artist)
"Thanks again for your time, talent, and effortlessness
at our gig at The Terrace Room!"

Biaja Solomon
(vocalist/songwriter/recording artist/motivational speaker)
"Michael is very supportive, a quick study,
and can accompany in any virtually style.  
He brings great communication skills
and amazing creative arrangement ideas to my book,
while his percussion and alto flute are
welcome supplements to his piano playing.  
Michael has been my first-call accompanist for decades..."

Kathy Blackburn
(pro vocalist)
"Michael did a great job at our House Concert
with just myself and a bassist. His dynamic and
arrangement suggestions made quite a difference,
while what he brought to the actual performance
was just beautiful. Besides playing piano, he also brought
out his alto flute which I loved—it added something
really special to the performance."

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