Saxophonist Michael Blake has been a mainstay in the New York scene for over 30 years and has put out over fifteen albums under his name. His most recent, Dance of the Mystic Bliss made The Guardian’s 10 Best Jazz Albums of 2023. Blake’s saxophone playing commands a wily style that might evoke an elder, snap at a hard bop riff or blast off to the interstellar. Both an in demand sideman and session musician, he has contributed to hundreds of recordings. Among the many artists he has performed with are The Lounge Lizards, Ray Lamontagne, Steven Bernstein, Charlie Hunter and Ben Allison. Weblinks: www.michaelblake.net