Michael Sterling

Chicago, Il native, began music in 1976 playing trumpet in Morgan Park High School. Studied electric bass while learning to play the trumpet. Initially self taught as a bassist, but learned to transpose and translate the trumpet studies over to the bass. Quickly developing abilities on both instruments and sitting first chair trumpet by the end of freshmen and subsequent high school years. Played solo and third chair trumpet in Chicago's All-City Jazz Band from 1976-1980. Played bass in numerous local jazz, R&B, rock, and blues bands after high school. Played on many recording sessions for major and independent labels in the Chicago area. Toured four countries and all over the U.S. Currently producing, recording, and publishing original compositions.
Musical Styles/Genres: Acid Jazz, Blues, Broadway, Classical, Country, Disco, Eclectic, Funk, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Inspirational, Jazz, Latin, Neo-Soul, Punk, R&B, Rock, Soul, World, Zydeco.
Performed and/or recorded with:
Smoke City Slave (Bahamas, USA) Syl Johnson (UK, USA) Syleena Johnson Dana “Queen Latifa” Owens Ali "Ollie" Woodson of the Temptations Cherelle Otis Rush (Japan, Montreal Jazz Fest ’04,Canada, USA, Chicago Blues Fest) Michael Coleman Pinetop Perkins Shamekia Copeland Otis Clay (Brazil, USA) Luther Allison Buddy Guy Zora Young Pat Soul Mighty Joe Young, Sr. Mighty Joe Young, Jr. Sugar Blue Koko Taylor Shirley King Legacy Theater, Blue Island IL-"Under Your Spell" Oasis Theater, Blue Island IL – “Sultry Singing Men of Soul” – Music Director Black Ensemble Theater – “Memphis Soul Stew” Duncan YMCA, Chicago – “Guys and Dolls” Samotta (The Bernie Mac Show, R-Kelly, Master-P, 'Lil Romeo) Nanette Frank – Music Director VocalPoynt Marshall Thompson Chi-Lites Michael Bolton Buddy Miles (Jimi Hendrix) Chic Rogers Gene Chandler Derek Trucks (Allman Brothers) Mavis Staples Michael Bolton Singsation Mass Choir New Life Christian Fellowship Higher Love Ministries Stratford Community Christian Church Redeeming’s World Church Christ Universal Temple Chicago Community Chorus Clark Terry Chi-Lites Emotions Jean Carne The Jones Girls Cherelle Angela Winbush Stanley Jordan
Opened Concerts for:
Amuzement Park Denise Williams Lakeside Bar-Kays Jeffrey Osborne Roger Troutman & Zapp SOS Band Alexander O'neill The Whispers Ray Goodman & Brown Will Downing Phil Perry Gerald Albright Lonnie Brooks Ohio Players BeBe Winans Kim Stratton Rene & Angela War James Brown Koko Taylor Son Seals Jimmy Dawkins President Bill Clinton Public Announcement Naughty By Nature Maxie Priest Jagged Edge Booker T & the MG's Ruth Brown Bonnie Rait Denise LaSalle Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes Alvin Willis Donald Lawrence The Stylistics Heatwave Vickie Winans Donald Byrd Kirk Whalum Gerald Albright The Brothers Johnson Sir Nose Switch The Mary Jane Girls Hugh Masekela....