Michael Parker - Saxophones
Birth place: Westerly, RI
Education: BA in music performance from Duquesne University - grad. 1997



Things I've done:

Able to support my family as a self-employed musician.
Played in many bands in Pittsburgh, PA and in New England, as well
ason a royal caribbean cruise ship.
Performed with many great artists such as Herbie Hancock, Mike Stern,
Gary Burton, Dave Liebman, and Louie Bellson.

Musical inspirations:

I like most kinds of music and learn from them all, but my favorite
artists are mostly Jazz musicians such as Sonny Stitt, Gene Ammons,
Dexter Gordon, Miles Davis, and Sonny Rollins.

Why I like Mirage:

I've played in many bands, but none with the level of musicianship and
professionalism that I find in Mirage. We get along so well, and
have formed great friendships ( which is good since we work together
so regularly).