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THE LOOKING WOLF PROJECT:
This highly anticipated Edgy Alternative Rock CD is being hailed as a breakthrough Album by critics. Jan Michael’s flute playing has evolved and he takes it to the limits on this CD. A true blend of a authentic hard hitting alternative rock band with the native flute, this music is more than groundbreaking….it’s a first of its kind! About half of the songs are instrumental with the flute singing the lead melodies and the other half premier Jan Michael as a lead vocalist, with several original songs and a cover of “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”. Jan also shares his talent as a lead guitarist on “Rise of the Phoenix”. Produced by renowned Sony Artist Keith Sommers, with GRAMMY Winning producer George Noriega contributing his talents as well, this recording is the high point of Jan Michael’s music career thus far. Noriega is known for producing such artists as Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, and Gloria Estephan.
UNITY
Masterful Solo Flute CD with Meditative Melodies! – UNITY
A pure solo flute CD and prior to its release received honors at the CAMA for best native flute recording. Jan Michael worked with producer/Sony artist Keith Sommers to create each song with distinct character and melody. A very broad range of flutes were used in this recording – bone, wood, clay, double, etc. all made by Brent Haines of Woodsounds Flutes. The entire project is dedicated to cultural unity through recognizing the beauty of diversity….Jan Michael offers stellar vocals and a story of One Heart. If you’re looking for pure, clean flute melodies and music to relax with, this is it…
One Heart One Spirit
2004 ISMA Best Native Flute CD Nominee
Acoustic Folk instrumental with Native Flute!!
“One Heart-One Spirit” is recognized as one of the great acoustic folk native flute CDs ever released. A 2004 Best Native American Flute Finalist by the ISMA, Jan Michael offers beautiful tapestries of sound with his flutes and acoustic guitars, pianos, native drums, rattles, and other native percussion.
Native Blues
2004 Native American Music Award Finalist
2004 ISMA Best Blues/Jazz Album Nominee
Native Blues was recorded in early 2003 on Jan Michael’s Indian Reservation with two Native American blues guitar players and a percussionist. Emotional flute solos, heartfelt vocals and blues guitar riffs all come together in this award winning blues CD!!! |
