Blurb / Summary
Award-winning trumpeter and vocalist Mike Field delivers high-energy, melodic jazz that swings hard and feels like a celebration. Known for his #1 jazz hits and globe-trotting collaborations, Field blends technical mastery with a fun-loving philosophy. From New York to Rome, his quintet brings a "bold new statement" to the stage that is a joy from start to finish.
Biography (100 words)
Born and raised in Canada, jazz trumpeter, composer, and vocalist Mike Field is known for his bright, energetic, and melodic music. A winner of the Independent Music Award for Jazz Producer and a #1 artist on the Canadian Jazz Charts, Field tours the globe performing original compositions with local jazz elites. His latest album, Nashland (2025), has been hailed as "a bold new statement in modern jazz" (JazzChill). Whether singing a world-music vocal piece or playing a hard-swinging instrumental, Field’s music is a fun, technical blend of cultural influences and dynamic storytelling. Read more...
Quotes
"Mike's music is filled with fun, excitement, and a competitive spirit. His originals have catchy melodies, infectious rhythms, and swing hard."
-Scott Yanow, jazz journalist/historian
"The band is so tight you can't even run a razor blade through it."
-John Apice, No Depression
"Fans of Chet Baker, Dave Douglas, and Wynton Marsalis will find plenty to love in the blend of technical prowess and emotional range."
-JazzChill Magazine
Audience Feedback
"Awesome night. You guys were great!"
"An outstanding show! And your melodies are so catchy."
Awards, Nominations & Charts
#1 on Canadian Jazz Charts - Attic Jump (Feb 2016)
Independent Music Award - Winner: Jazz Music Producer - for The Ghost And The Paperboy EP (2018)
Toronto Independent Music Award - Winner: Best Jazz Vocals - for Magnolia (2017)
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Sample Tracks (Download & Listen)
1. Ballad of Chet Baker (5:39)
MP3 | WAV
An upbeat jazz swing track in the style of Hank Mobley and Chet Baker
198 bpm
2. Pepino and the Engineer (4:55)
MP3 | WAV
An bluesy jazz rumba track combining the styles of Tito Rodriguez and Columbia de Puerto with Sonny Rollins and Hank Mobley
150 bpm
3. Traffic Police (3:43)
MP3 | WAV
A dynamic jazz swing track in the style of Sonny Rollins and Hank Mobley
204 bpm
