Michele Rosewoman


Michele Rosewoman is an American jazz pianist who leads the big band New Yor-Uba. She has worked with Baikida Carroll, Julius Hemphill, Julian Priester, Oliver Lake, Billy Bang, Freddie Waits, Rufus Reid, Billy Hart, Reggie Workman, Celia Cruz, Chocolate Armenteros, and Paquito D'Rivera.
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Early years

Rosewoman was born in Oakland, California, United States, and is the daughter of visual artist Estera Roseman. Her parents operated an independent record shop in Walnut Creek, California, and her mother was also an arts educator. Rosewoman began playing the piano at age six. In her late teens she studied Cuban and Haitian folkloric rhythms and vocal traditions.

Discography

As leader

The Source – quartet with Baikida Carroll, Roberto Miranda and Pheeroan akLaffOccasion to Rise – trio with Rufus Reid and Ralph PetersonSpirit – trio with Kenny Davis and Gene Jackson

As a member

QuintessenceQuintessence, with Greg Osby, Steve Coleman, Lonnie Plaxico and Cecil Brooks IIIContrast High, Gary Thomas replaces Steve ColemanHarvest, Gary Thomas, Steve Wilson, Kenny Davis and Gene JacksonGuardians of the Light, Craig Handy replaces Gary ThomasThe In Side Out, Miguel Zenón, Mark Shim, David Fiuczynski, Brad Jones, Derrek Phillips and Pedro Pablo Martinez
New Yor-UbaNew Yor-Uba, 30 Years: A Musical Celebration of Cuba in America
  • ''Hallowed''

As sideman