Mainland Life

Check out the story about the Somers Point Jazz Society and Michael Pedicin’s role in this issue of Mainland Life!...

The Improviser as Musical Philosopher

The Improviser as Musical Philosopher Michael’s article “The Improviser as Musical Philosopher”, appeared in the WOODSHED PRO SESSION feature of Downbeat’s March issue. Taken form the article on page 110 of the March 2014 issue. Download the...

Michael Pedicin: Compassion Joins Creativity

From All About Jazz By R.J. DELUKE Saxophonist Michael Pedicin, he of the rich tone and fertile imagination, is on a tear lately. His last three albums are remarkable, exhibiting both his catchy improvisational skill and simple beauty. His 2011 album, Ballads…...

Michael To Perform at Brubeck’s Memorial Service

Michael Pedicin has been asked to perform as a guest alumnus at Dave Brubeck’s Memorial Service in New York City on May 11th, 2013. He will be joining Mark Morganelli on flugel horn, Darius on piano, Chris Brubeck on electric bass and Dan Brubeck on...

Live at the Loft (PR)

Tenor Saxophonist Michael Pedicin’s New CDFeatures His Working Band”Live at the Loft” Guitarist Johnnie Valentino,Pianist Jim Ridl, Bassist Andy Lalasis, & Drummer Bob ShomoJoin Pedicin on New CDDue July 31 from Jazz Hut Records July 2, 2012...

The Jazz Session #334: Michael Pedicin

Saxophonist Michael Pedicin’s new album is Ballads …searching for peace (Jazz Hut, 2011). In this interview, Pedicin talks about this influence of his father on his career; why he feels he had to work his way up to a ballads album; and how he came to terms with his...