Mike Moreno

Music:

Member Since: 12/23/2005
Band Website: mikemoreno.com
Band Members: CHECK OUT MIKE'S LIVE NPR STUDIO SESSION AND INTERVIEW @ NPR.ORG

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MIKE MORENO QUARTET HAS JUST RECORDED FOR CRISS CROSS RECORDS. FEATURING KEVIN HAYS, DOUG WEISS, AND KENDRICK SCOTT. CD RELEASE IS MAY 20, 2008 ORDER NOW!

Purchase directly here. $15.00--Send an email for a personalized CD!
(Includes postcard of artwork. International orders will be billed for extra shipping charge separately from order, via "paypal money request.")
Also available @ cdbaby.com/cd/mikemoreno"Between The Lines"
Marcus Strickland-tenor (tracks 1,2)
John Ellis-soprano (3,6,8)
Aaron Parks-piano
Doug Weiss-bass
Kendrick Scott-drums (1-6)
Tyshawn Sorey-drums (8)

Purchase Mike's hand written Leadsheets of the music on "Between The Lines."
Email for order here or at [email protected]

LIVE TRACKS IN MUSIC PLAYER

"Forward and Back"
Myron Walden-soprano
Aaron Parks-piano
Doug Weiss-bass
Tyshwan Sorey-drums

"Woody N' You"
Marcus Strickland-tenor
Sam Yahel-piano
Doug Weiss-bass
Tyshawn Sorey-drums

CHECK OUT THE JULY/AUGUST ISSUE OF JAZZTIMES FOR A FULL ARTICLE ON MIKE BY NATE CHINEN, AND A REVIEW OF BETWEEN THE LINES BY BILL MILKOWSKI.
or click here...... http://www.ctguitar.org/events06-07/moreno.html

MIKE MAKES THE BEST NEW ARTIST LIST OF 2007 IN JAZZTIMES JANUARY ISSUE ALONG WITH SEAN JONES AND LEONEL LOUEKE. "BETWEEN THE LINES" IS ALSO PICKED IN THE TOP 50 RELEASES OF 2007.

Influences: Look to your right. Them and Wayne Shorter.

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"There are many other guitarists out there pushing towards a modern ideal, but none with the precise coordinates that Mike Moreno has charted."----Nate Chinen

"Mike Moreno's appealing tone, cascading lines and inherent sense of lyricism mark him as one of the the most outstanding guitarists since Kurt Rosenwinkel."----Bill Milkowski

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"Mike Moreno is one of the many stellar talents providing instrumental genius to the professional ranks of jazz."---Seldon T. Nun

Moreno shines as a shrewd composer who is blessed with enviable chops and a wide-ranging jazz vernacular that bears a mark of distinction. -Glenn Astarita-Jazzreview.com

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"an assertively introspective guitarist, as the rare up-and-comer with discernment to match his prowess."

" 5 in Top 10 Releases Pick for 2007 by NY Times Critic Nate Chinen - A Jazzman's Farewell, and a Rock Manifesto Article

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"A Guitarist of commanding technique and almost architectural expression."

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"A really talented guy who impressed me beyond the notes, for his general feeling, and what he's going for."-- -Pat Metheny

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"One of the top Six Stringers in Jazz today... His Fluid combination of melody, chromaticism, and ferocious chops was spellbinding."

-Nashville Scene

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"He's so incredibly lyrical. And he's always reaching for something." -- Mike Stern

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Moreno is most definitely a player, composer and arranger of import and a musician to watch closely. - Bill kopman

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"Moreno employs his guitars to create his own brand of textured, mellow jazz." "Between The Lines offers moments of crystalline beauty." - Phillip Booth - Downbeat Magazine June 08

Record Label: World Culture Music
Type of Label: Indie