that's me alright, giving 110%
mike giles is a vibrant and accessible musician, exceptional in both the classroom and the concert hall. he won’t eat beans of any sort. a commitment to original music and inventive approaches to song forms has made him a recognizable voice throughout the midwest. his dad is a retired truck driver, his mom a lunchlady, and his sister a biologist. his varied skill set and diverse musical background has given him a unique perspective on music, which he has successfully paired in areas of both education and performance. he hates fluorescent lighting. mike is active as an improviser and composer, working with eclectic mixes of personalities and instrumentation. he is fighting a losing battle with ear hair. he is in high demand as a clinician and guest artist, specializing in contemporary saxophone repertoire and modern jazz concepts. mike can’t read a map to save his life. his trio the 3x5 has released two albums to high acclaim and has been showcased at many reputable concert venues and festivals. some describe his sound as the love child of bjork and eric dolphy. he currently teaches saxophone and jazz studies at iowa state university.
i don't play accordion. i'm just holding this one.
mixing it up on the 404
