Mike Bruzzese Quartet

A Montreal-born guitarist, Mike Bruzzese is an active voice in Canada's vibrant jazz scene. As a bandleader and sideman, Mike has performed and recorded with artists including Louis Hayes, Lenny White, Buster Williams, Ben Solomon, Terry Clarke, Caity Gyorgy, and Laura Anglade.

His two albums on Bent River Records, Even When I’m Dreaming and Another Space, feature his original compositions and arrangements. For this London performance, Mike will present music from both albums alongside new and thoughtfully curated gems.

A Montrealer born and raised, guitarist and composer Mike Bruzzese has been an active presence in Canada's vibrant jazz scene for over a decade. As both a bandleader and sideman, Mike has performed in a wide range of settings and has appeared at prominent jazz venues across Canada. His musical collaborations and performance credits include acclaimed artists such as Louis Hayes, Lenny White, Buster Williams, Ben Solomon, Davis Whitfield, Miki Yamanaka, Emilio Modeste, Adam Arruda, Terry Clarke, André White, Kevin Dean, Ira Coleman, Caity Gyorgy, and Laura Anglade.

Mike’s work as a composer and bandleader is showcased across his two albums. His debut album, Even When I’m Dreaming, brings together a talented quartet featuring pianist Gentiane MG, bassist Ira Coleman, drummer Michel Lambert, and special guest vocalist Caity Gyorgy. The album explores Mike’s original compositions and arrangements through a lyrical and expressive approach to modern jazz.

His second album, Another Space, further develops his musical voice while introducing a new ensemble of New York and Montreal musicians. The recording features saxophonist Ben Solomon, bassist Mike De Masi, drummer Adam Arruda, and special guest vocalist Laura Anglade.

For his London performance, Mike will present music from both Even When I’m Dreaming and Another Space, alongside other thoughtfully curated gems by Wayne Shorter and Burt Bacharach.