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It's funny to think that an 8-year old classical cellist with an afro would use that initial exposure to the arts to pursue his passions....travel the world... and become an inspired organizational leader.

Sometimes -- throughout various moments in our lives -- it feels like each "job" is a separate and distinct task... with possibly no relation to what came before it. We accept responsibility, put our head down -- and hopefully do our best. Our hope is that we can support ourselves and those we love by committing. I am no different in that regard... with one caveat: I always carried my gifts and talents with me throughout the journey.

Today, I am fortunate to have called upon those talents and instincts thousands of times to create value and deliver tangible results to my employers, stakeholders and clients for over 35 years.

Onward & Upward!

                                                                           -- Mike Griot

MIKE GRIOT has criss-crossed the world for several decades as a sought-after bass player in a variety of musical genres including, blues, funk, jazz, gospel, and rock. Mike Griot has had the great pleasure of performing with:

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  • OMAR LYEFOOK (RCA/LOUD) SOUL/JAZZ - US Bassist/M.D. (2003- present)

  • CASEY BENJAMIN  - Bassist/2021 KEAN JAZZ & ROOTS FESTIVAL w/JSWISS

  • HEZEKIAH WALKER (VERITY RECORDS) GOSPEL - Guest Bassist/Carnegie Hall NYC  (2022)

  • BLUES People  (PWI ENTERTAINMENT) BLUES - Bassist/Producer (2019- present)

  • OLI BROWN (RUF RECORDS/GERMANY) BLUES - Bassist/M.D. (Europe 2009) “Open Road” Album Producer (2009)

  • JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR (RUF RECORDS/GERMANY) BLUES - Bassist/M.D. (Europe 2009)

  • ERJA LYYTINEN (RUF RECORDS/GERMANY) BLUES - Bassist/M.D. (Europe 2009)

  • DANI WILDE (RUF RECORDS/GERMANY) BLUES/POP - Bassist/M.D. (Europe 2008) “Heal My Blues” Album Producer (2008)

  • MICHAEL HILL’S BLUES MOB (RUF/JSP) BLUES - Bassist (1998, 2004- 2019)

  • MTUME (Legendary Producer) R&B Session Bassist (2008)

  • DEBRA COLEMAN (BLIND PIG/RUF RECORDS) BLUES - Bassist (1996, 2007-2008)

  • SUE FOLEY (RUF RECORDS/GERMANY) BLUES/ - Bassist/M.D. (2005 & 2007)

  • ANA POPOVIC (RUF RECORDS/GERMANY) BLUES/POP - Bassist/M.D. (Europe 2005)

  • CANDYE KANE (RUF RECORDS/GERMANY) BLUES/ROCKABILLY - Bassist/M.D.(Europe 2005)

  • JULIE DEXTER (KETCHA VIBE) SOUL/JAZZ - Bassist (2005)

  • RUSSELL GUNN(HIGHPOINT) JAZZ/WORLD - Bassist(2003 & 2017)

  • GURU of GANGSTARR/JAZMATAZZ III(VIRGIN) HIP-HOP/JAZZ -Bassist/M.D.(Europe/2001)

  • N'DEA DAVENPORT/JAZMATAZZ III(VIRGIN) HIP-HOP/JAZZ -Bassist/M.D.(Europe/2001)

  • QUEEN LATIFAH (FLAVOR UNIT) POP/R&B Session Bassist (2001)

  • LAURYN HILL(SONY/RUFFHOUSE) HIP-HOP/R&B Session Bassist/(1998)

  • BOBBI HUMPHREY(PARADISE SOUND) CONT. JAZZ - Bassist/M.D.(1998-2003)

  • HAROLD MELVIN’S BLUENOTES(PHILLY INT’L) CLASSIC R&B - Bassist(1997)

  • STACY LATTISAW (MOTOWN) Classic R&B - Bassist/M.D.(1988-1991)

  • LYNETTE HAWKINS(“Lord I’m Coming Home”) GOSPEL - Bassist(1990)

  • CARTER BEAUFORD (DAVE MATHEWS BAND/RCA) ALTERNATIVE - Bassist(1984-1985)


...and guest performances with:

 

  • COMMON

  • WILL CALHOUN

  • HUBERT SUMLIN

  • RACHELLE FERRELL

  • INDIA ARIE

  • LAURA CHAVEZ

  • DIONNE FARRIS

  • DAVID FRANK

  • VIVIAN SESSOMS

  • ROMERO LUBAMBO

  • DONALD HARRISON

  • POPA CHUBBY

  • GORDON GAINES

  • GREG TATE

  • ANGIE STONE

  • JOE

  • JAMIE FOXX

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