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Aug 19 2015

Going Back To Colombia

I will be heading back to Tocancipá, Colombia from August 25 to September 3 to do some site seeing and work with the students at EFMT.
I can't wait to see where this adventure leads to down the road. Tocancipá, …Read more

Jul 31 2015

Guru Purnima

To all of my DCI, BOA, FMBC, FFCC, my music teachers and friends:

Today is the day that many of my band members from Wahh World Fusion Band celebrate Guru Purnima. Guru Purnima is an Indian and Nepalese festival dedicated…

Going Into The Studio Tomorrow.

Tomorrow I will be in the studio for the Gloria West & The Gents project. Playing jazz from 11AM until 1 or 2 the next morning. Here's some info on the band and the album which will be out soon.…Read more

Jun 16 2015

Flying to Colombia!

Well, I am finally on the way to Colombia again to teach kids and young adults from age 5 to university age and also to give masterclasses to band directors. I'm so excited to see these students progress and play…Read more

Jun 11 2015

Recording Session @ Clear Track Studios!

It was way early for laying down drum tracks. "How is the creative side of my brain going to function at 8AM to record some jazz?" I thought, especially after playing late the night before then staying up even later…Read more

Jun 7 2015

My Site Is Up!

Well, I have finally built my website http://michaelwashingtonae.com/home and have it up and running.I took a few days looking at the inner workings, T.O.S. and e-commerce setup of Wix, Square Space, Wordpress, Bandzoogle and a few others. In the end,… Read more

Jun 6 2015

My New Drum!

I Finally Got My Re-Headed Meinl Mizhar Back! There was so much excitement Friday…