Michael Zaporski

Michael Zaporski crafts music that fuses American jazz traditions with West African-influenced rhythms. Having been the pianist for the late Sam Sanders and traveling to West Africa through the U.S. State Department to teach jazz, he has collaborated with jazz legends like Jackie McLean and Art Blakey. Whether leading his own group FutureVisions or playing with the Planet D. Nonet, his performances bring sophistication drawn from his extensive experience. His show at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe was a part of this rich musical journey.