October 23, 2020
The song features vocalist Sofia Rei as well as solos by trombonist Matt McDonald and alto saxophonist Michael Thomas.
October 13, 2020
"Tiene El Leopardo Un Abrigo / Cultivo Una Rosa Blanca" featuring vocalist Sofia Rei.
September 23, 2020
Watch the video of is Mike's reimagining of Igor Stravinsky's famous piece, "Excerpts From The Firebird."
September 17, 2020
They included Mikes arrangement of Chopin's "Prélude, Op. 28 no. 20" on their Rhythm Planet show.
September 15, 2020
Richard Kamins calls the album, “Truly a delightful listening experience."
September 13, 2020
Special guests include Jennifer Wharton, Pedro Giraudo, Darcy James Argue, and Dave Douglas.
September 11, 2020
"Excerpts From The Firebird" features Randy Ingram on piano, Quinsin Nackoff on saxophone, Mike on euphonium, and Jennifer Wharton on tuba.
September 9, 2020
Reviewer Carlo Wolff calls the album, "a joy to hear."
September 2, 2020
Mike will be discuss how the album came together, play some of the tracks, and host some great guests!
T-shirts and totes bags are here!
August 28, 2020
The album is a collection of Fahie’s stunning arrangements of works by seven classical composers celebrating the cross-pollination of jazz and classical music.
The album features a seven part suite of music based on the poetry of famed Cuban writer José Martí set for two wonderful vocalists, Sofia Rei and Camila Meza, along with a stellar band of New York improvisers who bring Valera's vision to life.