In 1999, Mike spent six months in Vancouver playing the show "Forever Swing" with Michael Buble and Gary Guthman. On his return to Montreal, he was asked play and tour with the great Canadian vocalist Ranee Lee. Mike worked with Ranee Lee for several years, and toured extensively in Canada, US and Mexico.
In late 2000, Mike answered the call of the jazz musician, and moved to New York City. He pursued his Master's Degree at the Manhattan School of Music (MSM), where he was the first ever Candian Fulbright Scholar in the field of Jazz. At MSM, he both refined his style and began collaborations with other up-and-coming jazz musicians in New York, including Will Vinson, Jason Rigby, Jeff Davis, Ryan Keberle, Scott Dubois and many others
While at MSM, Mike began playing regularly with fellow Montrealer Billy Bouffard, and together they formed the group Utopia. This sextet played original avant-garde jazz, exploring the different relationships between instruments in the small group jazz context. They were invited to perform at the inaugural Carnegie Hall Jazz Workshop, an event that was open to small jazz ensembles worldwide, and included groups from countries around the world. The workshop culminated in a highlight performance at Carnegie Hall in 2002
Shortly after finishing his Master's Degree, Mike was selected as a finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trombone Competition. This honor was highlighted by a performance at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., attended by many jazz greats including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Curtis Fuller
Mike's developing passion for composition led him to create the Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra in 2003, serving as a vehicle to experiment with large ensemble composition, as well as a forum to work with some of the greatest jazz musicians in the city. The MFJO is currently active with both education and performance in New York
Mike has always been a versatile trombonist, able to play in multiple musical styles, from jazz to classical to salsa, and many others. In 2003, he joined the Gramercy Brass Orchestra of New York, and is now their principal trombonist. He is also in their highly acclaimed 'Principal Quintet', a group which can be heard regularly around New York. Michael has performed with orchestras, military bands, and brass ensembles and has been featured as a solo trombonist in the Young Artist Series at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
Mike has always been a versatile trombonist, able to play in multiple musical styles, from jazz to classical to salsa, and many others. Michael has performed with orchestras, military bands, and brass ensembles and has been featured as a solo trombonist in the Young Artist Series at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
As an in-demand jazz and commercial trombonist, Mike is often on the road. In early 2006, Mike was invited to play with world-renowned clarinetist Ken Peplowski, and played lead trombone to critical acclaim in a 3-month tour of the U.S. Over the past several years, Mike has toured Canada with Canadian songstress Holly Larocque and the Mark Ferguson Big Band. Their show was filmed by the CBC and aired to rave reviews on the prime-time program 'Opening Night'.
Mike has continued to develop as a composer and arranger, and has been writing commissioned works for several years, for both small groups and larger ensembles. He has developed a library of works for high-school level jazz band, as well as small ensemble jazz groups. He worked with trombonist Conrad Herwig on the preparation of his live CD "The Latin Side of Miles Davis". The United States Military Academy's Jazz Knights performed the world debut of his commissioned work "The Monster Brooks No Pretense" at a special performance in August two years ago.
Mike has also been extremely active in the educational field. He has been on the faculty of the United Nations International School since 2002, leading the jazz band and teaching private lessons. He helped create a children's show called "Dr. Jazz" which playfully teaches New York city schoolchildren the basics of jazz music. He has given workshops on improvisation, arranging and composition at several colleges, and he is in demand as a private jazz instructor.
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The Garage
September 6th, 6:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
no cover
New York, NY
Sheridan Sq/Christopher Street
Mike Fahie - Trombone
Jeff Davis - Drums
Kris Davis - Piano
Alexis Cuadrado - Bass
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The Garage
June 7th, 6:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
no cover
New York, NY
Sheridan Sq/Christopher Street
Mike Fahie - Trombone
Jeff Davis - Drums
Kris Davis - Piano
Matt Clohesy - Bass
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Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra
April 6th, 9:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
The Jazz Gallery
$12.00 cover
290 Hudson Street (and Spring Street)
New York, NY
C or E train to Spring Street
or the #1 train to Houston Street.
Phone (212)242-1063
Reeds: Todd Bashore, Travis Sullivan, Luke Batson, Carl Maraghi
Brass: Jonathan Powell, Matt Hilgenberg, Ryan Keberle, Mike Fahie
Piano: Jess Jurkovic
Drums: Jeff Davis
Bombo and Cajon: Franco Pinna
Bass and Composition: Pedro Giraudo -
Pedro Giraudo's fabulous big band (formerly known as "Mr. Vivo")
is playing the Rose on Sunday night
Sunday Feb 25th, not sure what time this starts, probably around 9
Rose Live Music
345 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY
11211
Reeds: Will Vinson, Todd Bashore, Luke Batson, Carl Maraghi
Trombones: Ryan Keberle, Mike Fahie
Trumpets: Jonathan Powell, Tatum Greenblatt
Piano: Jess Jurkovic
Drums: Jeff Davis
Cajon: Tony De Vivo
Bass and Composition: Pedro Giraudo
Satin Doll
At The Garage, May 5, 2007
Mike Fahie - Trombone
John McNeil - trumpet
Michael Bates - Bass
Jeff Davis - Drums
Fee Fi Fo Fum
At The Garage, May 5, 2007
Mike Fahie - Trombone
John McNeil - trumpet
Michael Bates - Bass
Jeff Davis - Drums
I Remember You
At The Garage, May 5, 2007
Mike Fahie - Trombone
John McNeil - trumpet
Michael Bates - Bass
Jeff Davis - Drums
Majorca
Loch Lomond