LIVE at Piedmont Piano Company
JAZZ PIANO MASTERS SERIES
Michael Wolff, solo
Pianist Michael Wolff returns to the piano store to present a solo set of his own compositions that hold deep meaning to him, offering insight into their history and how he came to compose them. He will also play some standards and Beatles songs, as well as share stories from his memoir, On That Note, recalling his days of growing up in Berkeley in the 60's, his experiences in the Bay Area music scene, and how they influenced him.
General Admission
$30 in advance / $35 at the door
We are offering a limited number of seats for this performance. Advance purchase is recommended.
“Michael Wolff is one of the greatest musicians I have ever played with.” – Sonny Rollins, Saxophone Legend
MICHAEL WOLFF
Michael Wolff is a renowned jazz pianist, composer and bandleader known for his virtuoso performances and innovative style. After leaving music school early to join the Latin-jazz great Cal Tjader’s band in the early ’70s, he spent the next two decades gigging and recording extensively. Wolff can be heard on over 21 recordings with a veritable hall of fame ranging from Tjader to Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins, Nancy Wilson, Sheila E, Christian McBride, Tony Williams, and more. During this time, he even mingled with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Duke Ellington Band and the Count Basie Orchestra.
In addition to appearances at esteemed global venues such as Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Birdland, Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society, Snug Harbor and Mezzrow, Wolff has performed with and conducted over 25 symphony orchestras worldwide including The Dallas Symphony, The Fort Worth Symphony, The Berlin Radio Orchestra, and The Atlanta Symphony. He has also performed as a soloist with The Memphis National Symphony and The Pittsburgh Symphony.
In the summer of 2015, Michael Wolff embarked on a grueling four-year battle with a rare form of blood cancer. In April 2022, he published a memoir, On That Note: A Memoir of Jazz, Tics, and Survival. It documents the highs, lows and ultimately triumphs.
Michael Wolff has covered a lot of ground musically in his career, and his latest album Sunny Days (Sunnyside Records) ventures outside the box, looking to beat-making and loops for inspiration. michaelwolff.com