Mike Rossi Interview on Kofifi FM 97.2 - 18 December 2022

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American born Mike Rossi is Professor Emeritus in Jazz and Woodwinds at the University of Cape Town,
South Africa.

He regularly performs at jazz clubs and jazz festivals and conducts workshops and masterclasses
in Africa, Europe and the United States.

He was President of the South African Association for Jazz
Education (SAJE) from 2012 to 2016.

His achievements include numerous recordings, and international
stage appearances as leader, soloist, and sideman with Tony Bennett, Dave Liebman, Darius Brubeck,
Winston Mankunku Ngozi, George Russell, Clark Terry, Patrick Bebelaar, Massimo Morganti, and Alessio
Menconi, amongst others.

He is an exceptional saxophone and woodwind player, and artist for Rampone & Cazzani Handmade Italian
saxophones.

He has performed around the globe in small and large ensembles and gives workshops
worldwide.

He joined us in conversation this past sunday to chat his brand new album "Roots & Routes" on The K Jazz Show.
18 Dec 2022 English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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