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Michael Hawkins Quartet

Michael Hawkins is a versatile and well-rounded virtuoso Jazz bassist, playing and writing in multiple sub-genres and on both acoustic and electric bass. Hawkins has recorded and toured extensively with acclaimed pianist Cyrus Chestnut, Eric Reed and John Hicks, saxophonist Donald Harrison, Jimmy Heath, Gary Bartz and Antonio Hart. Mike has also share the stage with vocalists Vanessa Rubin, Carla Cook the incomparable Leon Thomas.

Michael currently resides in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and children. He performs frequently with several local groups and artists. Most recently Michael has been concentrating on promoting himself as a leader, focusing on promoting his band and writing music for his first solo recording project which is due to be released in the late fall of 2018

Performing with:
James "Saxmo" Gates - sax
W. Weldon Hill - piano
Kofi Shepsu - drums
Michael Hawkins - bass