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Michael

drmike Host of radioIOJazz and radioIOSmoothJazz

About Me

Currently working as program director for radioIO Real JAZZ .. www.radioio.com .. I am the host and music director for the suite of jazz channels which are on the air 24/7.. often spinning jazz live as in the olden days.. featuring 'radioIO REAL JAZZ': radioio Vocal Jazz; radioio Big Bands; radioIO JAZZ STANDARDS; and radioIO SMOOTH JAZZ.. the audience of radioIO has been measured at over 4 million regular listeners and is heard in over 80 different countries.. we are one of the largest radio networks on the webspace.. radioIOJAZZ is featured on Windows Media Guide, Itunes, Real Audio, Shoutcasst (winamp), and many other digital radio sources. radioIOJAZZ serves as a preset on several digital media devices such as Philips Streamium, Escient Fireball, SkipJam iMedia, SlimDevices, Torian Fusion.. and many many more. radioIOJAZZ features an eclectic blend of jazz with around 80% focus on new and recent releases.. with the remaining 20% blended with classics from the past. We play major label artists as well as independent artists.. our motto is "Great jazz is simply great jazz" We serve as a CMJ Jazz reporter.. If you appreciate good jazz, I invite you to go to www.radioIOJAZZ.com and tune in.

My Interests

Recording, Performing, Listening to music...

I'd like to meet:

You!... IF YOU LOVE GREAT JAZZ.. AND WISH TO HEAR THE BEST NEW JAZZ RELEASES BLENDED WITH THE CLASSICS FROM THE PAST.. VISIT http://radioio.com/radioiojazz.php .. LOG IN TO HEAR THE BEST JAZZ MIX ON THE PLANET!... WHILE ON THE WEB PAGE, CHECK OUT DRMIKE'S TOP PICK OF THE WEEK AND THE RADIOIOJAZZ TOP 40 JAZZ CHART!...

Music:

all genres of jazz... particulary melodic... and tastefully structured pieces played by the masters of yesterday... and today..

Movies:

Good Night Good Luck..

Television:

BET Jazz ... when they play jazz..

Heroes:

www.romancandlemusic.com

My Blog

Drmike reviews Organissimos Groovadelphia& its the whole package

I have to admit that when I preview new music from a group anchored by the jazz organ, I do so with great hope.. A hope that there will be fresh creativity and diversity within the selections. So many...
Posted by Michael on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:23:00 PST

Now Playing: Matus Jakabcic CZ|SK Big Band

One of our pleasures at radioIO Real JAZZ is to bring you music from around the planet that you may not yet know about. Much of the gems we find are recommended by listeners from around the world who ...
Posted by Michael on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:22:00 PST

You asked.. Des Laszlos Music now on CdBaby

If you would ask me which artist and cd drew the most inquiries from listeners in 2007, my answer would probably not be in the list of your predictions. Further, the answer lies beyond the states all ...
Posted by Michael on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:02:00 PST

So What is NSJF on radioIO anyway?

Occasionally, a song title will come up in several of our jazz channels with the four letters 'NSJF' typed in. After having several inquiries as to what this stands for inspires me to write an explan...
Posted by Michael on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:30:00 PST

Recommendation: Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Tour

Drmike here.. I have already secured tickets for the hottest touring jazz show for 2008. You will not want to miss this opportunity either. The Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Band will be in ...
Posted by Michael on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:16:00 PST

METHENY MUSIC FOUNDATION PLANS KICKOFF FUNDRAISER

Formed in January 2007, the Metheny Music Foundation of Lees Summit, Missouri has announced plans for it's first fundraiser this coming March 7th, 2008. Lee's Summit is the home of brothers Pat and Mi...
Posted by Michael on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:19:00 PST

Three Cohens On An Album

Three artists from the same family have joined together to produce one of the most creative and musical jazz albums of 2007.  The album is 'Braid' and features Anat, Avishai, and Yuval Cohen, Bro...
Posted by Michael on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:45:00 PST

Discover Pianist Kenny Drew Jr

Just finished going though the weekly stack of cds from the major labels and independents.. They come in daily in envelopes, boxes, and crates by the US Post, United Parcel Service, Fedex.. you name i...
Posted by Michael on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:00:00 PST

Paul Bollenbacks New Release Invocation Featured on IOJAZZ

Jazz guitarist and composer Paul Bollenback had just released 'Invocation', his 7th cd and the second on Elefant Dreams Records. Bollenback is a master guitarist who's creativity and agility on his in...
Posted by Michael on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:40:00 PST

IO JAZZ AND NEW IO SMOOTH JAZZ NO 1 CHOICE ON JAZZ TOOLBAR

I just have to tell you about one of the coolest new tools for the jazz fan looking to find quick links and information to just about everything in the jazz music industry. And best yet, the folks at ...
Posted by Michael on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:39:00 PST