Mike Garson Trio

In his youth, Mike studied classical composition with Leonard Eisner of Juilliard and earned degrees in Music and Education from Brooklyn College. He also studied with Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Hal Overton, Robert Starer and Lennie Tristano. He has played with Stanley Clarke, Elvin Jones, Lee Konitz, Stan Getz and Freddie Hubbard. Mike is perhaps best known for his relationship with David Bowie, which began in 1972.He made his mark on numerous Bowie albums and has traveled thousands of miles on Bowie tours, including his 2003-04 “A Reality Tour,” Bowie’s first world tour in 20 years. In November 2006, Mike accompanied Bowie and Alicia Keys during a unique performance of “Changes” at an AIDS benefit in New York City which ended up being Bowie’s final public U.S. performance.Mike’s solid reputation for creativity and quality has motivated many well-known artists to collaborate with them on various projects. Recently, Mike has collaborated with artists including Sting, Gavin Rossdale, Joe Elliott, Duran Duran, Linda Perry, Gary Oldman, Perry Farrell and Andra Day. Mike can also be heard on Seal’s “Human Being,” St. Vincent’s “Marry Me” as well as a bonus track at the end of No Doubt’s platinum-selling “Return of Saturn” album. Garson is as comfortable in jazz, classical, pop and the rock arena. He is considered one of the world’s best improvisers who has also composed over 5,000 pieces of music – half classical and the rest a mixture of every other imaginable style. Mike continues to be called into duty as the secret weapon behind Billboard-topping, Grammy lauded albums, tours and longstanding artist success. From Bach to Bowie, East coast to west coast, piano keyboards to computer keyboards, Mike Garson has worked to make the world a more creative, compassionate and compelling place.Mike remains a man of many talents and limitless inspiration. No artistic medium is off-limits to this avant-garde individual to whom the word “no” is quickly transformed into the word “now.” Doors open at 6PM, live performance (first set): 6:30-8PM. Doors open at 8PM, live performance (second set): 8:30-10PM. $75 admission. Location: LIBRETTO, 1242 Park Street, Paso Robles. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.librettopaso.com/product/12-18-25-mike-garson-trio/XLKC6FS4DL6VOCG5R33VTILL?cs=true&cst=custom

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