Hi Friends,

I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy! I’ve been keeping quiet, but staying extremely busy. Here area some of the exciting musical things that have been happening in my world recently:

From Darkness We Awaken

Last fall, I was commissioned to compose a new piece for Virago, an amazing chamber/improvising/beyond description ensemble. The result of that was From Darkness We Awaken, for myself on piano plus their ensemble. We just started rehearsing together last week, and we are recording the piece in early June. I’m so excited for this project I can barely contain myself. They are making my music sound so incredible. I can’t wait to share this project with you! I’m shooting for it to be out in December of this year.

If you’re looking to support this project, please get in touch!

Other happenings

I’m still taking performing slow this summer (although I do have a few small things booked… more on that later) but I’m gearing up for a very busy Fall 2021. In August, I’ll be releasing a new solo piano set, Imperfect Intervals, on 1473 Records. The recordings will be available as a digital download and on streaming platforms, and the sheet music will also be available for purchase.

And later in the Fall, Balance will be releasing our second album, tentatively titled Conjure, on Two Rooms Records. That will be pressed to vinyl, and features myself and Marcus Elliot, as well as guest appearances by Gerald Cleaver and Chase Morris.

I’ll keep you all updated on these exciting projects, and other happenings, as the summer progresses. For now, stay healthy and I can’t wait to share space with you again!

Best Wishes,
- Michael