MIKE BURTON

Michael Burton’s “Say What?” follows a long line of artists such as Grover Washington Jr., Najee, and more recently Soul Live, Robert Glasper, and Esperanza Spalding, who creatively redefined the false borders of Jazz, R&B and progressive urban contemporary radio music. Noted for his “…ability to move through musical genres flawlessly, with dynamic ambience…” this record produced by Burton is the product of enormous talent, artistry and market savvy. Michael completed both bachelors and masters degrees in Jazz Studies under the renowned musician and professor, David Baker at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. Trained in music from an early age, his mother is an original member of the legendary Mississippi Mass Choir, and his father a tenor saxophonist himself. Burton’s distinctive soulful saxophone performances, riveting grooves and vocal productions are the result of this influence and the Jackson, Mississippi culture. Currently touring Patti LaBelle, Michael has also toured with Jill read more...