MICHAEL ECKROTH
PIANIST / COMPOSER / ARRANGER︎
ABOUT MICHAEL ECKROTH
“I'm a pianist, keyboardist, arranger and composer working in the genres of jazz, latin jazz, Cuban, Brazilian, and various American popular styles.”
Michael Eckroth, pianist and keyboardist, is an active performer in New York and worldwide, having performed extensively with musicians such as jazzicons John Scofield, Ron McClure, Eliot Zigmund and Paul McCandless.
Equally at home in jazz and latin- American music forms, Michael received a grammy nomination for his work on the 2018 Cuban music album Orquesta Akokan, which received rave reviews on outlets such as NPR and France’s FIP. He is also a recipient of a PhD from New York University, former professor of music at Dartmouth College and a current full-time professor of music at FIU.
Throughout a varied career which covers musical styles from jazz, R&B, pop, salsa, Cuban music, and American and world music in general, Michael has shared the stage with performers with as varied pedigrees as pop icon Sheena Easton and jazz legend Scofield. In an over 15 year stint as a New York-based musician, Michael has performed on local stages everywhere from major jazz clubs like Blue Note, Birdland, and Smalls to larger NYC venues such a Lincoln Center’s summer stage and Joe’s Pub. On the international stage, Michael has performed in venue and festival settings everywhere from theHamburg Elbphilharmonie, the North Sea Jazz Festival, Jazz al Parque and Salsa al Parque in Bogotá, SFJazz, WOMAD festivals in the UK, Australia, and
New Zealand- all over the United States, the Americas and Europe in concer halls, jazz clubs and outdoor events.
Equally at home in jazz and latin- American music forms, Michael received a grammy nomination for his work on the 2018 Cuban music album Orquesta Akokan, which received rave reviews on outlets such as NPR and France’s FIP. He is also a recipient of a PhD from New York University, former professor of music at Dartmouth College and a current full-time professor of music at FIU.
Throughout a varied career which covers musical styles from jazz, R&B, pop, salsa, Cuban music, and American and world music in general, Michael has shared the stage with performers with as varied pedigrees as pop icon Sheena Easton and jazz legend Scofield. In an over 15 year stint as a New York-based musician, Michael has performed on local stages everywhere from major jazz clubs like Blue Note, Birdland, and Smalls to larger NYC venues such a Lincoln Center’s summer stage and Joe’s Pub. On the international stage, Michael has performed in venue and festival settings everywhere from theHamburg Elbphilharmonie, the North Sea Jazz Festival, Jazz al Parque and Salsa al Parque in Bogotá, SFJazz, WOMAD festivals in the UK, Australia, and
New Zealand- all over the United States, the Americas and Europe in concer halls, jazz clubs and outdoor events.
Michael is an avid recording artist, writer and arranger who continues to draw accolades for his work in various settings. With several solo albums to his name, he also is called upon as a collaborator who has worked on dozens of
original albums as pianist, keyboardist, or musical director. He currently records as a solo artist or collaboratively for Daptone and Truth Revolution
records. “a modern renaissance musician with the kind of insights into the music that will surprise you.” Raul DaGama, Latin Jazz Network
original albums as pianist, keyboardist, or musical director. He currently records as a solo artist or collaboratively for Daptone and Truth Revolution
records. “a modern renaissance musician with the kind of insights into the music that will surprise you.” Raul DaGama, Latin Jazz Network
SOUNDS
NEWS + GIGS

NEWS ︎
NPR : Orquesta Akokán's Joyous Debut Is From The Heart
Friday February 12
8 pm ︎
Matt Cappy Band
featuring Matt Cappy, trumpet
(band TBA)
Live Streaming gig from the Kennett Flash, click for link.
February 16th 7:30 ︎
Juan Felipe Mayorga Quintet at Queens Streaming Winter Jazzfest
February 16th 7:30 (streaming)
with Juan Felipe Mayorga drums Samuell Torres Percussion and Edward Perez Bass
Online Streaming from Flushing Town Hall
www.culturelablic.org/qjog
February 23rd 7:30︎
Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm at Queens Streaming Winter Jazzfest
February 23rd 7:30 (streaming)
with Jennifer Wharton, John Fedchock, Marshall Gilkes, Alan Ferber Trombones. Evan Gregor Bass and Don Peretz Drums
Online Streaming from Flushing Town Hall
www.culturelablic.org/qjog
DECEMBER 19TH 2019 7:30-10PM ︎
Ron McClure Quartet with Rich Perry, Pete Zimmer at Smalls
DECEMBER 21ST, 22ND 2019 8PM ︎
Everett Bradley's Holidelic at the Helskinki, Hudson NY
2018:
NOVEMBER 1 ︎
Superfamous will be performing at the Church of Inner Light. Program will include selections from his Jaxine Alter record.
OCTOBER 23 ︎
Barry Osman Spare’s latest film Boleskin Chemistry, with full AQQ Music soundtrack, begins its US theatrical release. Vinyl release to follow.
OCTOBER 4 ︎
To mark the arrival of the new Lunar Year, Superfamous will be opening the doors to his Alta Dena meditation tunnels. Attendance will be highly limited. Check back for availability and performance schedule.
NPR : Orquesta Akokán's Joyous Debut Is From The Heart
Friday February 12
8 pm ︎
Matt Cappy Band
featuring Matt Cappy, trumpet
(band TBA)
Live Streaming gig from the Kennett Flash, click for link.
February 16th 7:30 ︎
Juan Felipe Mayorga Quintet at Queens Streaming Winter Jazzfest
February 16th 7:30 (streaming)
with Juan Felipe Mayorga drums Samuell Torres Percussion and Edward Perez Bass
Online Streaming from Flushing Town Hall
www.culturelablic.org/qjog
February 23rd 7:30︎
Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm at Queens Streaming Winter Jazzfest
February 23rd 7:30 (streaming)
with Jennifer Wharton, John Fedchock, Marshall Gilkes, Alan Ferber Trombones. Evan Gregor Bass and Don Peretz Drums
Online Streaming from Flushing Town Hall
www.culturelablic.org/qjog
DECEMBER 19TH 2019 7:30-10PM ︎
Ron McClure Quartet with Rich Perry, Pete Zimmer at Smalls
DECEMBER 21ST, 22ND 2019 8PM ︎
Everett Bradley's Holidelic at the Helskinki, Hudson NY
2018:
NOVEMBER 1 ︎
Superfamous will be performing at the Church of Inner Light. Program will include selections from his Jaxine Alter record.
OCTOBER 23 ︎
Barry Osman Spare’s latest film Boleskin Chemistry, with full AQQ Music soundtrack, begins its US theatrical release. Vinyl release to follow.
OCTOBER 4 ︎
To mark the arrival of the new Lunar Year, Superfamous will be opening the doors to his Alta Dena meditation tunnels. Attendance will be highly limited. Check back for availability and performance schedule.
NOVEMBER 14 ︎
This year MT Music goes to Baden, Switzerland for the Albert Hofmann festival. Please come visit our booth — a selection of vintage blotter art will be for sale.
NOVEMBER 19 ︎
We release our second compilation for the wonderful Record Store Day. Return here for details. Cover to feature rare art from a private collection by Gustave Moreau!
NOVEMBER 5 ︎
Get MT on the highways! Click here to purchase the new MT Music bumper sticker.
This year MT Music goes to Baden, Switzerland for the Albert Hofmann festival. Please come visit our booth — a selection of vintage blotter art will be for sale.
NOVEMBER 19 ︎
We release our second compilation for the wonderful Record Store Day. Return here for details. Cover to feature rare art from a private collection by Gustave Moreau!
NOVEMBER 5 ︎
Get MT on the highways! Click here to purchase the new MT Music bumper sticker.