Jazz Articles about Michael Pinto

Michael Pinto: Prologue

by Mark F. Turner
May 7, 2009

Though influenced by the great Milt Jackson, vibraphonist Mike Pinto has his own lofty ideas about the instrument as shown on this ambitious debut. His impressive mallet scissoring has been heard with notable drummers Billy Hart and Nasheet Waits as well as performances/recordings with another rising star, saxophonist Logan Richardson. Pinto and Richardson, along with group members Christopher Tordini (bass), Tommy Crane (drums), and singer Sara Serpa, are young jazzers who aren't just content in rehashing past ...