Michael Blake (musician)

Not to be confused with Michael Blake (composer).
Michael Blake
Michael Blake in São Paulo, Brazil
Michael Blake in São Paulo, Brazil
Background information
Birth nameMichael Stephen Blake
Born (1964-05-19) May 19, 1964 (age 60)
Montreal, Canada
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, alto flute, piano
Websitewww.michaelblake.net

Michael Blake (born May 19, 1964) is a Canadian saxophonist, composer and arranger.[1] Blake is based in New York City where he has led a robust career leading his own bands.[2] As a sideman Michael has performed with Charlie Hunter, The Lounge Lizards, Steven Bernstein, Ben Allison and Ray LaMontagne. The New York Times jazz critic Ben Ratliff wrote,"Mr. Blake, on tenor especially, is an endlessly engaging improviser, and an inquisitive one".[3]

  1. ^ Fitzell, Sean Patrick (29 November 2003). "Michael Blake". allaboutjazz.com. All About Jazz. Retrieved 29 November 2003.
  2. ^ Ratliff, Ben (18 December 1998). "Pop and Jazz Guide". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Ratliff, Ben (September 2005). "Playlist". The New York Times.