BIOGRAPHY
Michael Mitchell
Michael has performed with Bob Mintzer and Marcus Baylor, Corey Glover, Jim Widner, Leonard Hokinson, Randy Salman, Marc Fields, The American Musical Ambassador Concert Band (European tour), the John Philip Sousa Concert Band, and many others. He recently performed at China’s national Music and Arts Festival. TOURS: Jesus Christ Superstar starring Ted Neeley (Conductor/Music Director). REGIONAL: Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel (Music Director; Suzi Bass Award Nominee for Best Musical Director), Alliance Theater; Crowns (Pianist; directed by Regina Taylor). CONCERTS: 3 Mo’ Divas (Assistant Music Director); Composed/Arranged/Produced both Hot, Live & More with David A. Tobin’s Ministry of Song and Melodies of the Heart with Arlene Frink. RECORDINGS: Evolution with Yewende (Lotus Records) and Smashing Musical Barriers with 3 Mo’ Divas. Michael has a Music Business degree from DePaul University, and has received many regional and national awards in both piano and percussions, including honorable mention from the Stravinsky International Piano Competition.