Michael Feinberg Quartet "whatever Possessed Me" at The Falcon

"Captures the energy and unbridled imagination of smart young musicians deep in conversation" – Miami Herald
"...a musical prodigy turned into an evil genius." - Spinner.com
"...fast approaching giant status in NYC." - LA Weekly

Following the success of his widely-acclaimed album, The Elvin Jones Project, Michael Feinberg is releasing his brand new album, Whatever Possessed Me. It’s eclectic yet specific, swinging yet searching, deep and rich, but all the while full of emotion, spirituality, and conversation between brothers. As a bassist, Feinberg exemplifies total control and comfort with his craft. As a bandleader, he pushes himself and his quartet to dizzying heights, playing with rhythms and textures as only a bass player can know - polished and edgy. ...

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"Captures the energy and unbridled imagination of smart young musicians deep in conversation" – Miami Herald
"...a musical prodigy turned into an evil genius." - Spinner.com
"...fast approaching giant status in NYC." - LA Weekly

Following the success of his widely-acclaimed album, The Elvin Jones Project, Michael Feinberg is releasing his brand new album, Whatever Possessed Me. It’s eclectic yet specific, swinging yet searching, deep and rich, but all the while full of emotion, spirituality, and conversation between brothers. As a bassist, Feinberg exemplifies total control and comfort with his craft. As a bandleader, he pushes himself and his quartet to dizzying heights, playing with rhythms and textures as only a bass player can know - polished and edgy.

Feinberg has quickly "become one of the premier young artists on the New York scene" (Jazz Inside Magazine). He was the winner of numerous awards for performance and composition, followed by performances and recordings with: Billy Hart, Lee Ritenour, Slide Hampton, Kenny Werner, Jonathan Batiste, and Run DMC among others.

Michael is also an active clinician and educator and conducting master classes and clinics in the US and abroad. He is a member of the artist faculty at Berklee College of Music, Union County College, NJPAC and New York Jazz Academy.

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