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Mike Franceschi
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Born and raised in
Milwaukee, Mike Franceschi began playing the trombone at the age of 10. Since
graduating with a music degree from the
University of
Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Mike has performed with many notable
artists such as Bobby Shew, Melvin Rhyne, Milt Hinton, Rich Matteson, Brian
Lynch, Barry Harris, Roy Hargrove, Jerry Gonzalez, Ann Hampton
Callaway and Kurt Elling. |
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Comfortable in musical settings from Jazz, Salsa, and Top
40 to Chamber and Classical, Mike can be heard on recordings
with Paul Cebar,
Salsa Progresiva, Kalidad, and The Mr. Lucky Swing Syndicate, as
well as numerous commercials produced in the Milwaukee area. area. |
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In awe after attending concerts by
Maynard Ferguson, Count Basie and Buddy Rich, Mike began
digging into the recordings of Al Gray, J.J. Johnson, Carl
Fontana, Curtis Fuller, Bill Watrous and Kai Winding. Continued
inspiration is found in the playing of Jim Pugh, Conrad Herwig,
Bill Reichenbach, Dave Steinmeyer and Andy Martin. |
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In his fifth year with the All Star
SUPERband, Mike also performs with the groups
LaChazz, Dynasty, Big Swing Face, Mr.Lucky Swing Syndicate and a classical brass quartet. |
Mike feels that
rehearsal bands are important because they push you as a
musician. As an individual, you may not like the musical
genre or the arrangement, and there will probably be times when
you crash and burn. But In the long-run you will learn more
from the experience than you ever will playing it safe.
Playing 'In The Mood' for the 300th time doesn't make you a
better musician. Real musical growth comes from the
pressure of reading charts down and making music out of them.
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