Michael Wolff - Jazz Pianist/Composer. Bandleader On Arsenio Hall's TV Show. Talks About Miles Davis, Cal Tjader, His Tourette Syndrome And Cancer Diagnosis
Episode Notes
Michael Wolff is an acclaimed jazz pianist and composer. He was the bandleader on Arsenio Hall’s television talk show for five years, performing with the likes of Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock. He talks about the show, his musical upbringing and career, and he also discusses living with Tourette Syndrome and his near-death experience with a rare form of cancer.
My featured song is “Cannonball” from the album Prisoners Of Love by my old band, The Robert Miller Group. Spotify link here.
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Michael and I discuss the following:
His family’s influence
His musical background
Becoming the bandleader on Arsenio Hall’s show
Miles Davis
His Tourette Syndrome
His cancer diagnosis and treatment
In the Songfest portion we play and discuss:
“Clark Bar”
“Bounce”
“Barsimento”
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“IT’S ALIVE!” is Robert’s new Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band’s Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.
Reviews:
"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)
"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)
"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)
"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)
"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)
"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)
Click here for all links.
Click here for song videos
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
Connect with Michael at:
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@michaelwolffjaz
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