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Mike Rossi is an American-born saxophonist renowned for his expansive career in performance and education. Based between Europe and South Africa, Rossi blends samba, swing, jazz rock, and Kwela-inspired sounds, creating a global jazz tapestry that resonates on club stages and major festivals alike.

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With a Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies, Rossi brings scholarly rigor to his improvisation and composition. He has collaborated with renowned artists and continues to influence students and audiences through performances, residencies, and cross-cultural projects across continents.

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Upcoming 2025 Tour Highlights for Mike Rossi:

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  • Kalk Bay show on May 30, 2025 at Holy Trinity Church
  • Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival appearance on May 31, 2025 at Baxter Concert Hall
  • Workshops in Cape Town from May 27–31, 2025

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Follow Mike Rossi for updates on tours, collaborations, and educational programs. For inquiries, media requests, or collaborations, reach out through his official channels.

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Quick Facts About Mike Rossi

  • Biography: American-born saxophonist, Professor Emeritus in Jazz and Woodwinds at the University of Cape Town; has performed with Tony Bennett, Darius Brubeck and others; based in Italy/South Africa with global teaching and performing duties.
  • Awards: Knighted as a Cavaliere of the Order of the Star of Italy (OSI) in 2018; Joy of Jazz Festival Honors Award in 2019; Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies from the New England Conservatory.
  • Genre/style: Jazz with extensive world/ethnic influences; styles include samba, swing, jazz rock, kwela, ghoema, mbaquanga, and other cross-cultural approaches.
  • Discography (selected): The Mike Rossi Project has released Roots & Routes (2022); Journey (2018); Take Another Five (2015); Trespassing Permitted (2013); plus numerous collaborations dating back to the 1990s.
  • 2025 tour: Kalk Bay show on May 30, 2025 at Holy Trinity Church; Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival appearance May 31, 2025 at Baxter Concert Hall; workshops May 27–31, 2025 in Cape Town.

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Mike Rossi Discography

  • Guingeiro: The music of Guinga
    2025 · Unknown
  • Micu Narunsky - piano, Dave Liebman - saxophones, flute, Mike Rossi - saxophone
    2025 · Unknown
  • Anthony Weller Collected Works
    2024 · Unknown
  • The Mike Rossi Project: Roots & Routes
    2022 · Unknown
  • The Mike Rossi Project: Journey
    2018 · MRPIII/2018
  • Touch
    2017 · Unknown
  • The Mike Rossi Project: Take Another Five
    2015 · MRP/ROS16
  • So Far From Where We Began - Emilio Marinelli 4.0 Trio
    2016 · Groove Music/Universal Music
  • In The Key of Three: Marc Roffey
    2016 · Unknown
  • Recalled to Life - Chapter One; Steve Robinson
    2016 · Art of Life Records
  • Impronte Mediterranee
    2013 · Unknown
  • The Mike Rossi Project: Trespassing Permitted
    2013 · Unknown
  • Wam Trio: Summer Ballads featuring Mike Rossi
    2013 · Unknown
  • Two And Four/To And Fro: Darius Brubeck, Mike Rossi, The Darius Brubeck Quartet, Matt Ridley & Wesley Gibbens
    2011 · Unknown
  • Conceptions UCT Jazz 2010 (tenor saxophone)
    2010 · UCT Jazz
  • Twenty Fabulous Fingers – Mike Rossi & Anthony Weller (multiple woodwinds)
    1999 · Beauport Jazz
  • Jazz und Elektronik: Live at the Baxter
    2009 · Unknown
  • For Lydia and the Lion – the Darius Brubeck Quartet
    2008 · Unknown
  • Common Ground
    2007 · MSR 1207
  • Ein Traum von Wunderbarem Laben
    2007 · dml-records

Upcoming 2025 Tour Highlights for Mike Rossi:

  • Kalk Bay show on May 30, 2025 at Holy Trinity Church
  • Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival appearance on May 31, 2025 at Baxter Concert Hall
  • Workshops in Cape Town from May 27–31, 2025

Follow Mike Rossi for updates on tours, collaborations, and educational programs. For inquiries, media requests, or collaborations, reach out through his official channels.

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