a unique fusion of genres
The music of Michael Duran includes;
"Collaborations"
Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with;
"Homespun"
Solo projects & Covers done at my home.
live band recordings;
2000-2004
"The Shop"
Heartbreak Highway
3 piece collab/studio recordings
with;
Steve Layman; Piano & Synth
Steve Torok; Drums
Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass
1990's
"The Knapps Cutoff Band"
As Is
Studio "open mic" and live recordings
with;
Marty Nicklin; Bass
Steve Layman; Piano & Synth
Steve Torok; Drums
Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth
Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals.
1980's
"B'wana"
salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band.
Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals
Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals
Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals
Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
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Musan Dera
Mar 15, 2018
I like the jazzy atmosphere and the jolly mood here. Very nice one. I don't understand why I missed this one.
Very good job, Michael!
Morten Gjermundsen
May 04, 2014
This is so lovely! :) Very nice and smooth jazz with beautiful irish melodies!
Love this stuff!
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Mar 26, 2014
This was a HUGE Hit of the 2014 CBC St. Patrick's Day Song Challenge. And also a BIG Hit on the SouncClick Jazz Charts! As you know, JBBQ loves Jazz - and this is as good as Jazz comes. BTY - as a general note, Michael,
it was most fitting that you had three songs for the LAST
CBC Song Challenge - as you were one of only three musicians who had songs for the very FIRST CBC Song
Challenge (also with a song theme of Celtic/Irish). YOU,
Michael, were one of the original Coconut Blues Club members, and your song contributions on CBC (and elsewhere) have always been FANTASTIC with the Best of Best Musicianship ever to be found in the World of Music.
Thank YOU and Always Best Wishes,
Bob (and the JBBQ "Guys")
Ziggophon
Mar 24, 2014
Mmmmm, classy jazzy :o)
spinaceto
Mar 19, 2014
WOW Michael, excellent arrangement and performances, the Irish (Celtic) flavor expressed elegantly by the melody with the sax and flute lines, liked the pizzicatos so much in this one. The jazzy intro going into celtic shapes was wonderfully realized, fantastic.
Great mix between Jazz and Celtic, yes "Celtic-Cool"! Great....!! :-)
The Smivets
Mar 18, 2014
Wow you nailed that jazz vibe here and really made those vsts WORK! Excellent composition, superb melody lines and a vibrant production full of fun! Cooool!
Michael Bennett
Mar 18, 2014
Diggin' this one with the walkin' bass and the
Irish theme combined for some super sounding
music. Yes, you've been busy!
Joe Hill
Mar 16, 2014
Very cool, very cool. I really like this one! Go figure, huh?
VMP (USA)
Mar 16, 2014
Yes, ULTRA-cool....jazz-infused, melody driven, (those drums!).....extra-special!
Rodrica Rudge
Mar 16, 2014
Wow...blown away by the production and sound of this track! Never heard a sax play a Celtic melody line over a jazzy backer before - inspirational musicianship!! Love the way the strings bridge the two styles. Amazing piece of music.
Dollar Bill and the Unmentionables
Mar 16, 2014
Great job balancing the Irish themes and the jazz feel. You certainly don't hear that every day!
Carlo D'Anna
Mar 16, 2014
Way cool and smooth fusion you have going here! Nice walking bass lines!!
Oddger
Mar 16, 2014
Oh my god, Michael. I just found out, that you have managed to make 3 whole songs for the challenge. Someone's been busy!This is a cool, jazzy tune with smooth sax tones, that though plyed on keyboard, you manage to play so that it sounds like the real thing. Very nice, bouncy tune. Uplifting music.
Bob Forbes
Mar 16, 2014
You were busy this challenge Michael ;^)) Nice jazzy flare presented here - as crisp as a lucky charm!
The most classy Celtic song that I have heard , yet. Nice percussion, and you have played all instruments with such an epic fashion, blending Celtic style with your jazz and classical musical abilities as well. Truly brilliant.