An Evening of Jazz & Rock Piano with Mike Garson
Universally respected for his impressive skills as a pianist, Mike Garson is a respected composer, performer and educator, as well. In his youth, Mike studied classical composition with Leonard Eisner of Julliard and earned degrees in Music and Education from Brooklyn College. He also studied with Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Hal Overton, Robert Starer and Lennie Tristano. He has played with Stanley Clarke, Elvin Jones, Lee Konitz, Stan Getz and Freddie Hubbard. Mike is Perhaps best known for his relationship with David Bowie, which began in 1972. He made his mark on numerous Bowie Albums and has travelled thousands of miles on Bowie tours, including his 2003-04 "A Reality Tour," Bowie's first world tour in 20 years. In November 2006, Mike accompanied Bowie and Alicia Keys during a unique performance of "Changes" at an AIDS benefit in New York City which ended up being Bowie's final public U.S. performance. Mike's solid reputation for creativity and quality has motivated many well-known artists to collaborate with them on various projects. Recently, Mike has collaborated with artists including Sting, Gavin Rossdale, Joe Elliot, Duran Duran, Linda Perry, Gary Oldman, Perry Farrell and Andra Day. Mike can also be heard on Seal's "Human Being, "St. Vincent's" Marry Me" as well as a bonus track at the end of No Doubt's platinum-selling "Return of Saturn" album.
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