First Name

Avzal Michael

College/University:

College

I am here for:

Gigs, Job Inquiries, Educational Purposes, Meet Players, Networking

Whom I want to meet:

Fellow musicians and jazz lovers and enthusiasts.

Employment Status

Employed

Occupation:

Musician

Employer:

Freelancing in South Africa and Internationally. Teaching at Campus of Performing Arts.

About Me:

I am a freelance professional pianist and band leader based in South Africa but working internationally.
Check out my website for tons of info and more on me at www.lightyearsmusic.co.za

Musical Background & Experience:

Four decades of experience in every musical situation imaginable. Have worked and continue to work internationally..

Website:

http://www.lightyearsmusic.co.za

Why I love jazz:

No reasons..Jazz is as natural as breathing!

Music:

Jazz, classical, salsa, son, latin jazz, indian classical and more...Soul, R&B and world music.

Top 5 Desert Island Discs:

Light as a Feather : Chick Corea and Return to Forever.
The Romantic Warrior : Chick Corea and Return to Forever.
New Conceptions : Chucho Valdes
California here I come : Bill Evans
Kinda Blue : Miles Davis

Books:

Catch 22. Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy. The Music Lesson ( Victo Wooten) Effortless Mastery ( Kenny Werner)
Living the Martial Way.