Getting his start in the Midwest, saxophonist Mike Wyatt has had the opportunity to stretch his musical wings with a variety of recognized groups in an array of styles. His first public performances began in high school, playing in small jazz combos and rock bands. Through continuous listening of many local groups and performers, he discovered his own love for improvising in many styles and aligned himself with legendary Cleveland tenor saxophonist Ernie Krivda (Cadence/CIMP recording artist & of Quincy Jones fame) for direction. After several years of study with Krivda, Mike worked his way in as a regular member of Ernie Krivda's Fat Tuesday Big Band, a high-energy 18-pc. big band that is renowned for its authentic yet uniquely hip blues, bop, boogie, & shout. Through networking with the members of the Cleveland jazz circuit, Mike met Vaughn Wiester, an accomplished trombonist and former performer/writer for the Woody Herman Orchestra.

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