Michael Weiss — artist
Michael Weiss has 6 upcoming shows, next at Mezzrow on Fri, Nov 27. Dates, venues and tickets on Ckord.
Pianist Michael Weiss, grand prize winner of the 2000 BMI/Thelonious Monk Institute Composers Competition, has established a formidable reputation working in the groups of jazz legends Johnny Griffin, Art Farmer, Frank Wess, George Coleman, Jimmy Heath, Lou Donaldson, Charles McPherson, the Jazztet, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. In addition to his demand as a sideman, Weiss' role as bandleader, recording artist, composer, arranger and educator have earned him accolades from both audiences and critics: "...one of the most dynamic young pianists in jazz" Chicago Tribune "...focuses the intensity of a tune as well as any pianist in mainstream jazz" New York Times "...writes with thought-provoking originality" JazzTimes "...one of the most dependable pianists on the scene" The New Yorker The veteran jazz critic Ira Gitler probably summed it up best: "The music of Michael Weiss has those qualities which touch the heart, the soul, the mind and the 'call it whachawanna'." Born in Dallas, Michael began piano studies at age six. Beyond his classical training, Weiss developed a quick ear picking out pop songs on the keyboard. At fifteen, he discovered the world of jazz at the Interlochen academy in Michigan. There Weiss studied arranging and subsequently penned several big band scores while in high school. He continued his studies at Indiana University while gaining invaluable bandstand experience with Indianapolis jazz veterans, Al Kiger and Pookie Johnson. After earning a bachelors degree, Weiss moved to New York and soon landed his first "name" gig with Jon Hendricks. In the early eighties, Weiss was heard regularly as a member of the house band at the Star Cafe with Junior Cook. Engagements followed with the Junior Cook/Bill Hardman Quintet, Slide Hampton and Lou Donaldson. Weiss also had the opportunity to lead groups featuring such acclaimed soloists as David Fathead Newman, Pepper Adams, Frank Wess and Clifford Jordan.
Michael Weiss upcoming shows
- Michael Weiss Trio (6:00 PM) — Mezzrow — Nov 27, 2026
- Michael Weiss Trio (7:30 PM) — Mezzrow — Nov 27, 2026
- Michael Weiss Trio (6:00 PM) — Mezzrow — Nov 28, 2026
- Michael Weiss Trio (7:30 PM) — Mezzrow — Nov 28, 2026
- Michael Weiss Quartet - Barry Harris Birthday Celebration (7:00 PM) — Jazzcultural — Dec 17, 2026
- Michael Weiss Quartet - Barry Harris Birthday Celebration (9:00 PM) — Jazzcultural — Dec 17, 2026
Michael Weiss past shows
- Michael Weiss Trio — The Django — Dec 15, 2024
- Michael Weiss Trio — The Django — Oct 13, 2024
- MICHAEL WEISS TRIO — The Django — Jul 7, 2024
- MICHAEL WEISS TRIO — The Django — Jun 2, 2024
Venues Michael Weiss has played
- The Django — 4 shows, last played 2024
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