Spellbound

About Mike

“The natural versatility of the vibes is exquisitely expressed by Mike Freeman... Discovering Mike Freeman & Spellbound will be truly serendipitous for us all.” - MAC Report

Keeping the vibes out front, Mike Freeman draws appreciative audiences to his evocative mix of jazz, Latin, fusion, and World music.

Characterized by compositional inventiveness and engaging improvisations, his music is a catalyst for spirited group interplay among the musicians. An Omaha, Nebraska, native, based in New York City since 1981, he has performed at leading jazz venues near and far. His dynamic performing style has enlivened numerous jazz clubs, colleges, concert halls, and music festivals.

For Concert/Clinic Information and Bookings:

CONTACT: INFO@JAZZVIBE.COM
Be sure to sign up for my email list by letting me know what address I should add, I use it sparringly!

Partial funding from Mike Balter Mallets available

The following booking possibilities exist:

Fiery groups for concerts/festivals, student activities dept., percussion dept., clubs, etc.

Mike Freeman ZonaVibe - featuring vibraphone, bass, congas, and timbales or drum set —
PromoVideo (Broadband connection highly recommended)

Vibe Caliente - six to nine piece Salsa Group, great for dancing!

Mike Freeman & Spellbound® - featuring vibraphone, bass, guitar, and drum set —
Promo Video (Broadband connection highly recommended)

Mike Freeman Duo or Trio performances are also possible for more intimate settings
as well as music groups appropriate for events, corporate parties, private parties, and evening crusies.

Mike Freeman Guest artist with a local group, faculty ensemble or student ensemble; Big Band charts available

Mike Freeman Clinic/Masterclass/Workshop or Residency

ZV Project Studio services available including:
Private teaching
Marvelous Vibraphone, Marimba, and light percussion tracks!
Audio Pro Tools Editing, Mixing, Mastering and light recording
Finale music notation (lead sheets, scores, books)
Video Editing (having produced some nice promo videos!)
Web Design
Mac Help, computer lessons, setups, upgrades, trouble shooting etc.

Also an in house writer and tasteful eye-catching flyer, brochure, pamphlet layout designer, and illustrator

Some of the outstanding musicians that have performed in Mike’s groups over the years include:

Pianists: Jeff Jenkins and Alan Farnham
Guitarists: Dave Stryker and Bruce Saunders
Bassists: Kip Reed, Ricky Rodriguez, Jerry Madera, Guillermo Edghill, Cucho Martinez, Arie Volnits, Dave Anderson, Rufus Philpot, Bill Miller, Hans Glawischnig, Bill Moring and Marcos Gonzalez
Drummers: Ed Uribe, Vanderlei Pereira, Peter Grant, Brian Dunn, Rich DeRosa, and Graham Hawthorne
Timbaleros: Harry Adorno, Ralph Irizarry, Lester Liburd
Congeros: Little Johnny Rivero, Chembo Corniel, Norman Hedman, Papo Pepin, and Jorge Jimenez

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