MEET MICHAEL

Michael is a musician, bandleader and educator with over twenty years experience on the acoustic and electric bass. During his study at the prestigious Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Michael had the opportunity to study under leading jazz musicians Craig Scott and Steve Brien, and has since become an active member in the Sydney jazz community.

Michael has toured and recorded with numerous bands and artists in the Australian music scene. Some of these highlights include performing with Australian icon Tom Burlinson at the 2019 Susu Mamas Charity Fundraising Ball in Papua New Guinea, playing bass on the soundtrack of the 2024 Australian feature film, ‘What About Sal?’ (directed by well known Australian actor John Jarratt), performing at the 2015 Woodford Folk Festival with acclaimed Sydney French duo Baby et Lulu, and running his own jazz band The Graduates. Having released his debut album in 2020, Michael has also performed extensively with other musicians and artists at prominent music venues in Sydney, including The Sydney Opera House, The Basement, Oxford Art Factory, The Vanguard, Venue 505 and the Camelot Lounge, as well as countless corporate events and private functions.

As an educator, Michael is passionate about music education and is the co-owner and co-director of Jeffries Academy Of Music on Sydney’s northern beaches. He has also been active in taking school bands and running workshops and music camps to high school students across New South Wales.