Mike Prigodich Variety Band from Portland, OR

Mike Prigodich is a dynamic jazz fusion pianist and composer renowned for his innovative compositions and electrifying performances. Drawing inspiration from jazz legends like Chick Corea, Mike's work transcends genre boundaries, combining jazz with elements from around the world, including Latin, rock, and world music traditions, creating a distinctive sound that captivates audiences worldwide. Prigodich creates some of the finest original jazz fusion globally. His compositions are celebrated for their intriguing melodies, odd time signatures, and ear-bending harmonies, making them stand-out pieces in the world of fusion. Accolades: "Wonderful. Beautiful. Really great. Wow, Mike. Great writing, man." -- Chick Corea "Killin’ Mike! Chick lives within and without you. Thanks for carrying on the mission." -- Bill Rooney (former Artist Manager for Chick Corea) "I knew this guy was up to something; what a great disc! Beautifully written and played with passion and intensity by an excellent band. This is one of those CDs that you want to hear again as soon as it's finished. Bravo Mike!" -- George Whitty (Brecker Brothers) "Watch out for this guy! Mike is terribly brave, adventurous, playful, and adept. As his compositions and playing demonstrate, Mr. Prigodich is a rising talent following his creative muse fearlessly to wherever it takes him." -- David Goldblatt (Tribal Tech) "Way cool! Great band too! You play great man." -- Steve Lukather (Toto, Michael Jackson) "Very cool Mike!! Love the bridge and the keyboard solo. You can definitely play!!" -- Steve Porcaro (Toto, Michael Jackson) "Fantastic work by all! Great writing and playing. Well done! Great sounds too." -- Todd Sucherman (Styx) "Sounds killing, man! I love your music." -- Mike Pope (Chick Corea, Al Di Meola) “Playing your ass off!! Super!! Great band!!” -- Gumbi Ortiz (Al Di Meola) “Yeah MP & Co.! Great to hear you tearing it up, man!” -- Joe Locke "This band is top shelf; they were super tight and super exciting." -- George Colligan (Jack DeJohnette, Lenny White) “Totally crushing Mike! Still lifted from seeing you all! Great writing, playing from all, blend, piano sound, rapport. Inspiring man!” -- David Goldblatt "Prigodich speaks a musical language all his own, one born of a voice that elevates his instrument far beyond its realm into one where mystery and magic meet." -- All About Jazz "The album’s intriguing melodies, odd time signatures, and ear-bending harmonies make it a stand-out album in the world of fusion." -- No Treble "A tour de force that would certainly get the respect of Prigodich’s muse Chick Corea. In the tradition of The Yellowjackets, The Brecker Brothers, Hiromi and others, the 11 tracks on A STITCH IN TIME cover a vast fusion landscape of complex proportions that’ll have you wondering how an artist like Mike Prigodich could ever consider sitting on the sidelines. The entire project is an incredibly satisfying ride." -- Inside MusiCast "Mike offers melodic breadth with very defined piano craft. He is an astonishing musician and a brilliant composer. His original works are studies in precision. They are demanding and they require the very best of musicians to perform them. He has gathered the best of the best and the results are scintillating." -- JazzTimes "Prigodich is an excellent keyboardist, but it's his writing that really stands out. There is a liveliness and emotional connection to much of this music that makes it immediately endearing. His band is tight and funky, with an ability to groove that puts many better-known fusion outfits to shame." -- All About Jazz