Michael Staron
Acknowledged in Jazz Times as, “A versatile, forwarding looking and accomplished performer” Michael began his professional career playing Latin Tropical music in Chicago’s inner city at age fifteen. He holds a M.M. in Jazz Pedagogy from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Music in Composition from DePaul University. Michael has been a Lecturer at DePaul University since 2003 and an Instructor of Music at Triton College since 2000. Reviews in regards to the various facets of his bass playing have been published in Cadence, Pulse, Jazz USA, Jazz Review, Jazz Word, Jazz Weekly, AMG, New City, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, The Wire, All About Jazz, Jazz at a Glance, Chicago Reader, Screen, Where, Progression Magazine and live performances of Michael have been aired on BET, 190 North and local cable.
Tour Dates
Rock Originals
- Rock
- Michael Staron
- 08/31/2008
Liner Notes: "Ham Stew" and "Hail Britania" were recorded live direct to DAT at Dress Rehearsal Studios in 1992. Michael Staron - composer, bass, lead vocals, Dan DelNegro - keyboard, Gary Donnelly -drums, Bob Baglione, Rob Curtis - guitars, Christian Martell - supporting vocals.
"Back on the Highway" was recorded at ARS Studios in 1992. Michael Staron - composer, bass, Christian Martell - vocals, Dan DelNegro - piano, organ, Gary Donnelly - drums, Bob Baglione - guitar.
Bed tracks for "Questions" were recorded in 1992 at ARS studios. Guitar parts and vocals were later overdubed in 2001 at ARS studios. Personel for "Questions" is as follows; Michael Staron - composer, bass, Tom Sullivan - Vocals, Bob Baglione - Guitar, Dan DelNegro - keyboards, organ, Gary Donelly - Drums.
"Dear Ann" was recorded at Tone Zone Studios in 2000. Michael Staron - composer, bass, Rich Fudoli - soprano sax, Frank Donaldson - tabla
http://www.chicagojazz.com/MikeStaron
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Ham Stew
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Back On The Highway
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Questions
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Hail Britania
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Dear Ann
Novelties
- Folk
- Michael Staron
- 01/17/2009
Liner Notes: Considered a drinking song,"I Wish I Never Had the Blues" was written in 1980. "The Janny Polka" was practically conceived in it's entirety as a improvised attempt to cheer up my wife during the summer of 1992.
Credits for both tracks:
Michael Staron - Composer, String Bass
Christian Martell - Vocals
Joe Vito - Accordion
Joe Valentino - Drums
Recorded at Southport Studios 4/30/01
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I Wish I Never Had the Blues...
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The Janny Polka
