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Marion McPartland interviews Mike Longo
Mike Longo performed his first gig at age 15 with saxophonist Cannonball Adderley, who was at that time unknown. Since then, Longo has played with, taught and composed for manyContinue readingMarion McPartland interviews Mike Longo
The Dizzy Gillespie Quintet plays “Mas Quenada”
Circa 1970. Mike Longo was the pianist and musical director of this group . Recorded live in Amsterdam, Holland. Soloist are Dizzy and Mike Longo. On this concert was RedContinue readingThe Dizzy Gillespie Quintet plays “Mas Quenada”
Matrix by the Mike Longo Trio with Ron Carter and Mickey Roker…1970
This was recorded in 1970 for Mainstream Records. It is the first time that Ron Carter and I ever played together. We made the whole album in 1 and 1/2Continue readingMatrix by the Mike Longo Trio with Ron Carter and Mickey Roker…1970
Beatrice S. Richardson interviews Mike Longo
Fabulous Mike Longo : : Still Swinging by Beatrice S. Richardson A famous trumpeter once said, “The first thing we must keep in mind about a musician is that theContinue readingBeatrice S. Richardson interviews Mike Longo
“I Got It Bad” Bob Magnuson plays Mike Longo’s arrangement with Christian Fabian on bass.
Mike wrote this arrangement for a woodwind ensemble and Bob recorded the bass part provided by Christian Fabian and overdubbed the woodwind parts for a pleasant experiment done by oneContinue reading“I Got It Bad” Bob Magnuson plays Mike Longo’s arrangement with Christian Fabian on bass.
Thoughts on the “Jazz Conception” by Mike Longo
We have all heard musicians speak in terms of playing “behind the beat” “a little on top of the beat” ,etc.
Jake Feinberg Interview with Mike Longo
Jake Feinberg is not only a friend but is one of the best disc jockeys in the business. He is out of Arizona but his program is syndicated. HeContinue readingJake Feinberg Interview with Mike Longo
Mike Longo Trio plays “I Hear A Rhapsody” at Arturo Sandoval’s club -2007
Mike Longo – pno, Rick Doll – bass and Duffy Jackson – drums play the classic “I Hear A Rhapsody” at Sandoval’s in Miami Beach during the summer of 2007.
Mike Longo Trio plays Mike’s Composition “Conflict of Interest”
This is actual footage from the recording session in September of 2017 featuring Paul West on bass, Lewis Nash on drums and Mike on piano. Thanks for watching and listening.Continue readingMike Longo Trio plays Mike’s Composition “Conflict of Interest”