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An enduring presence for the last 30 years, saxophonist, composer and bandleader Michael Blake has built his reputation playing jazz and creative music in New York City. This visionary composer and arranger has produced a cornucopia of recordings that vary in context and mood. He has played tenor and soprano saxophone with a diverse range of artists including {{m: The Lounge Lizards = 8874}}, {{m: Charlie Hunter = 7830}}, {{m: Henry Butler = 5501}}, {{m: Steven Bernstein = 16405}} & the Hot 9 and Ray Lamontagne.

Michael was born on May 19th, 1964 in Montreal, Canada. In the late 60’s his family moved across the continent to California’s Bay Area where the indelible sounds of Psychedelic Rock, Funk and Soul would have a huge impact on his young ears

Album

Piccolos Before Rifles

By Michael Blake

Label: P&M Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Elephant Crush; Lift Off; Piccolos Before Rifles; tone Cold Stan; Mauritania; Temples; Black Taj

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Charles Tolliver, Irène Schweizer, Enrico Rava, Michael Blake & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
November 3, 2026

A playlist weaving together many threads: Halloween vibes, dance-inducing memories of the Bowery, piano solos and large ensembles, stimulating collaborations, and welcome reissues.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Michael Blake “Anatomy of a Murder" Halloween Tales (Baby Tank) 0:16 Host talks 7:03 Enrico Rava ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves, Michael Blake, Greg Adams, Margaret Slovak, Christian McBride & Ursa Major, Dida Pelled, Stew Cutler, Lauren Henderson & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
November 2, 2026

This broadcast includes new music from Branford Marsalis with Dianne Reeves, Michael Blake, Greg Adams, Margaret Slovak, Christian McBride & Ursa Major, Dida Pelled, Stew Cutler, Lauren Henderson with birthday shoutouts to Fran Landesman (Spring Can Really Hang You Up), Dianne Reeves, Virginia MacDonald, Lakecia Benjamin, Jenna Mammina, Jane Bunnett, Jodi Proznick, among others. Happy listening ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Nils Berg, Mahan Mirarab, Luca Falomi-Anais Drago-Fausto Beccalossi & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 23, 2026

Enjoy the fragrant aromas, vivid textures and evocative soundscapes of a handful of remarkable new albums that illustrate the richness of today's transnational jazz scene.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Shai Maestro “GG's Metamorphosis" The Guesthouse (Naive) 0:16 Host talks 6:07 Nils Berg, Norrbotten ...

News: Recording

Michael Blake Unveils ‘Piccolos Before Rifles’: A Global Sonic Exploration Of Conflict, Culture, And Connection

March 30, 2026

To Be Released May 1, 2026, the Second Album from Michael Blake’s Chroma Nova International ensemble Chroma Nova announces their second album, Piccolos Before Rifles, the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2023 debut, Dance of the Mystic Bliss. The album’s title was sparked by a scene in Copenhagen, Denmark, where the Royal Life Guards Music Band ...

Album

Dream Machine

By Frank Carlberg

Label: Red Piano Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Dream; Nostalgia; The Jester; Into the Sunset; Dream II; Reconstruction; Going Back; Dream III; Zimmer's Dream; Grand Hotel; Dream; Search and Rescue; Light Matter.

Album

Elephant Crush

By Michael Blake

Label: P&M Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Elephant Crush

News: Recording

P&M Records Announces Chroma Nova's 'Elephant Crush'—To Be Released December 15, 2025

November 30, 2025

P&M Records Announces “Elephant Crush" — To Be Released December 15 2025. The Second Single from Michael Blake’s New Recording Sessions P&M Records is proud to present Elephant Crush, the second single from saxophonist Michael Blake’s newest body of work. He is once again joined by Chroma Nova, his Brazilian fueled ensemble that created the critically ...

Article: Multiple Reviews

Two Unearthed Live Gems By Rahsaan Roland Kirk

by Michael Blake
November 29, 2025

What a joy it was to sit down with these never-before-heard live recordings from American jazz genius Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Unearthed by producer Zev Feldman and released in tandem by Resonance Records, these beautifully packaged CD sets--complete with striking artwork, evocative photos, and heartfelt personal reflections--are a marvelous tribute in their own right. I ...