Mike Holober
Modern Orchestral Visionary
A Grammy-nominated composer and pianist who masterfully bridges the worlds of classical structure and expansive big-band jazz improvisation.
About
Mike Holober is a celebrated pianist, composer, and conductor leading The Gotham Jazz Orchestra. Since moving to New York in 1986, he has become a premier architect of modern large-ensemble jazz. A five-time MacDowell Fellow, his work is renowned for its sophisticated textures and narrative depth.
Music Style
Holober blends classical precision with rich big-band textures, emphasizing harmonic color and intricate thematic development. His approach combines small-group flexibility with the structural sophistication of contemporary orchestral jazz.
Background
- Hometown
- Brooklyn, NY
- Education
- SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Binghamton
- Instruments
- piano
- Active
- 1986-present
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