Wed, Nov 4th, 7-9pm, Concert – Mike Field Quintet - "ATTIC JUMP" Album Release Tour – Jazz trumpet & piano
Touring is the life and love of jazz trumpeter and sometimes guitar player Mike Field. Now a welcome treasure for Australian and New Zealand jazz festivals and venues, Field has made new fans in Germany and Italy over the past year. After a short stay in his home base of Toronto, Field will be getting right back out on the road again from November of this year, straight into May of 2016, with stops in B.C., the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, Germany and adding Korea and The Netherlands to the long list.
 http://www.mikefieldjazz.com  http://www.facebook.com/mikefieldjazz
The Third Album (Attic Jump) Teaser Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=3&v=5MCIOaEyWto
The Last of the Summer Days (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrhExtBcDbM
Rush Mode (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP62bIod-bM 
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MIKE FIELD
JAZZ TRUMPETER & COMPOSER
 

 
BIOGRAPHY
 
Born and raised in Canada, jazz trumpeter and composer Mike Field is known for his bright, upbeat and energetic music. His latest album, Rush Mode, won five Aurora Awards, two Independent Music Video Awards (IMVAs) and was nominated for two Independent Music Awards (IMAs). He performs his compositions with local musicians at jazz festivals, societies and clubs in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, North America and Antarctica. Notable recent concerts include the Nelson Jazz Festival in New Zealand, the Grampians Jazz Festival in Australia, the Newmarket and Niagara-on-the-Lake Jazz Festivals in Canada, The Lighthouse Cafe in Los Angeles, SCAT Jazz Club in Madeira and Gregory's Jazz Club in Rome.
 
Mike writes his music either when he's traveling or when he's ensconced in Toronto’s urban lifestyle. His melodies are dynamic and exciting and since learning languages and traveling to all corners of the world has always been a part of Mike’s life, the titles of his songs often reflect movement and cultures – such as Missing in Paris, Streets of Santa Monica or the Latin-flavoured tune, El sótano. 
 
Mike began playing the trumpet at the age of 10 and studied privately with classical performers in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. In 2001, he entered the Masters of Jazz Performance program at New York University and began composing upon returning to Toronto in 2003. By 2007, he was performing with several local jazz, reggae, funk and experimental bands, finally forming his own jazz quintet in 2009. He released his debut solo album, Ashes, in 2011 and Rush Mode two years later, along with his first professional video for the title track.
 
“A masterful work, Rush Mode is a swingin' hotspot you want to visit again and again!”  ~ Howard Druckman, SOCAN Words & Music