Born in Japan and growing up in the GTA, Mike Kawabe’s background in jazz, classical,
world and various pop music idioms has provided him with a rare perspective. A drummer-percussionist-writer-arranger-educator who continues to perform in all styles of music for
over 30 years. Mike has played with the likes of Guido Basso, Pat Labarbera, Robi Botos,
John MacLeod, Kirk MacDonald, Gene DiNovi, and Mike Murley. He has also played in a
number of musicals including Songs For A New World, The Producers, Kinky Boots, Little
Shop of Horrors, Blood Brothers, Evita and Guys and Dolls to name a few.
Mike’s quartet performs a wide variety of jazz standards from traditional to modern and
features original pieces by him and the members of his talented group. Mike adds a fresh
and unique voice to venues from small clubs, studio sessions, orchestra pits to large scale
concert halls.
Personnel:
Michael Kawabe-drums
Jeff King-saxophone
Brian Dickinson-piano
Peter Telford-bass
Check out: “The Other One” “View from a Better Place” “Summer Night” “My Shining Hour”
