Mike Moreno
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| Background information | |
| Born | October 8, 1978 Houston, Texas |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, composer, bandleader |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Labels | World Culture, Criss Cross |
| Website | www |
Mike Moreno (born October 8, 1978) is a jazz guitarist and composer from Houston, Texas.
According to an NPR interview in 2008,[1] Moreno's main musical influences include trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, saxophonist Wayne Shorter, and pianist Herbie Hancock, as well as guitarists Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell.
Career
Moreno began his musical training at the age of fifteen at the
As a bandleader, Moreno has released six records. These include Lotus, released December 2015, Another Way, released March 2012,[2][3] and his debut album, Between The Lines, released March 2007,[4][5][6] all through World Culture Music. Moreno's other records have been released through the Criss Cross Jazz label: First in Mind, released May 2011,[7][8] Third Wish, released May 2008,[9] and 3 for 3, released October 2017.
Discography
As leader
- Between the Lines (World Culture Music, 2007)
- Third Wish (Criss Cross, 2008)
- First in Mind (Criss Cross, 2011)
- Another Way (World Culture, 2012)
- Lotus (World Culture, 2015)
- Three for Three (Criss Cross, 2017)
- Standards from Film (Criss Cross, 2022)
As sideman
With John Ellis
- By a Thread (Hyena, 2006)
- It's You I Like (Criss Cross, 2012)
- MOBRO (Parade Light, 2014)
With Kendrick Scott
- Reverence (Criss Cross, 2009)
- Conviction (Concord Jazz 2013)
- We Are the Drum (Blue Note, 2015)
- A Wall Becomes a Bridge (Blue Note, 2019)
With others
- Bilal, 1st Born Second (Interscope, 2001)
- Ralph Bowen, Total Eclipse (Posi-Tone, 2012)
- Jimmy Greene, Flowers: Beautiful Life Vol. 2 (Mack Avenue, 2017)
- Eldar Djangirov, Re-Imagination (Sony BMG, 2007)
- Armen Donelian, Leapfrog (Sunnyside, 2011)
- James Francies, Flight (Blue Note, 2018)[10]
- Robert Glasper, Mood (Fresh Sound, 2003)
- Stefon Harris, Sonic Creed (Motema, 2018)
- Michael Janisch, Purpose Built (Whirlwind, 2009)
- Aaron Parks, Invisible Cinema (Blue Note, 2008)
- Jeremy Pelt, Profile (Fresh Sound, 2002)
- Jeremy Pelt, Identity (Maxjazz, 2005)
- Universal Motown, 2008)
- Bob Reynolds, Can't Wait for Perfect (Fresh Sound, 2006)
- Dayna Stephens, Reminiscent (Criss Cross, 2015)
- Logan Richardson, Cerebral Flow (Fresh Sound, 2007)
- Jochen Rueckert, Charm Offensive (Pirouet, 2016)
- Myron Walden, In This World to Feel (Demi Sound, 2010)
- Sam Yahel, Jazz Side of the Moon (Chesky, 2008)
References
- ^ Jackson, Josh, (Feb. 5, 2008). "Mike Moreno: Jazz Guitar 'Between the Lines'". NPR. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2013.
- ^ Beener, Angelika, (Aug. 17, 2012). "Mike Moreno: Seeking Possibilities Archived 2012-10-16 at the Wayback Machine". DownBeat Magazine. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2013.
- ^ Turner, Mark F., (Mar. 7, 2012). "Mike Moreno: Another Way (2012)". All About Jazz. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2013.
- ^ Lienhard, Andrew, (Jun. 4, 2007). "Mike Moreno Releases Debut CD". Jazz/Houston. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2013.
- ^ Henderson, Alex, (2007). "Between the Lines", Allmusic. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2013.
- ^ Dreilinger, Alicia, (Aug. 24, 2008). "Record Review: Between the Lines". Jezebel Music. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2013.
- ^ Jackson, Josh, (Feb. 5, 2008). "First in Mind – Mike Moreno". Jazz Guitar Society. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2013.
- ^ Niland, Tim, (Jul. 7, 2011). "Mike Moreno - First in Mind (Criss Cross, 2011)". Music and More Blog. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2013.
- ^ Lienhard, Andrew, (Dec. 31, 2008). "Mike Moreno "Third Wish" Archived 2013-04-11 at archive.today". Jazz/Houston. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2013.
- ^ "Flight (2018)". bluenote.com. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
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