| Flute Soprano / Alto / Tenor Saxes Percussion SFO Founder & Leader |
| Mike actually started on Keyboards at the age of 8. Although, he would be the first person to tell you that he didn't really learn all that much ... except for his smokin' rendition of Kumbaya! He was fascinated by his teacher, who was blind. It was also around this time he saw an Earth, Wind & Fire video (pre MTV) on the tube late one night (back when TV was not on 24 hours a day) you know, just before the national anthem and such. He thinks it was the song 'September' ... that is what made him decide on the Saxophone. |
| Mike is a classically trained 'reedman' ... playing the Sax, Clarinet & Flute. He studied under Art Biehl as well as Bob Bergeson, who at the time was the Principle |
| Lakeside, the Brothers Johnson, etc. He has always wanted to play this style of music so, it is only fitting that he is now the leader of a Funk band! Mike also still performs with a local Concert Band. As for his day gig, he works in the aviation field. He currently holds an FAA mechanics certificate with both Airframe & Powerplant ratings. As well as being a Mechanic, Mike also holds a pilots license. |
| Oboist for the Tacoma Symphony. He has played in a variety of Concert & Jazz bands in the area. During this time, he had the privilege of sharing the stage with musicians such as Gary Herbig, Chris Vadala & Allen Vizzutti. However, Mike grew up listening to artists like Kool & The Gang, EWF, KC & The Sunshine Band, Ohio Players, |
| Mike Miller |
