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Mike McGuirk

Bassist Mike McGuirk grew up in Portland, Oregon. At age eleven he began playing the electric bass and, while in high school, devoted his attention to the acoustic bass. He went on to study at the University of North Texas with Jeff Bradetich, where he received a bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies. In 1997, he won the International Society of Bassists jazz bass competition. Since arriving in New York he has played and/or recorded with John Abercrombie, Marc Copland, David Liebman, Tim Hagans, Don Friedman, Joey Baron, Andy Laverne, Eliot Zigmund, Adam Nussbaum, Bennie Wallace, Mulgrew Miller, Billy Drummond, Renee Rosnes, Walt Weiskopf and Eddie Henderson among others. Recently, he can be heard on Marc Copland's Lunar featuring David Liebman, and Jed Levy's Round and Round on Steeplechase records.

Jostein Gulbrandsen: Looking Ahead

by Tyran Grillo
January 14, 2019

Norwegian-born, New York-based guitarist Jostein Gulbrandsen makes a modest splash with this set of eight originals. The composing is in-the-tradition and buoyant throughout, and harnesses the abilities of an enviable band. Bassist Mike McGuirk exudes plenty of sunshine in opener “Gee Wheez," revealing a carefree undercurrent that infuses the entire session. Drummer Mark Ferber catches his ...

Bob DeVos and Don Friedman: Nyack, NY, June 29, 2012

by David A. Orthmann
July 23, 2012

Bob DeVos and Don FriedmanNyack Library Carnegie RoomNyack, NYJune 29, 2012The spate of live performances that expressly pay tribute to various figures from bygone eras of jazz raises a number of complex questions about the music and the business which surrounds it. Do concerts and club dates in honor of musicians ...