Inspired by the freedom and creativity of jazz with challenge of spontaneous compositions, Mike Asetta has applied the classical and technical training gained at Yale University to the music he creates. Mike studied jazz with the internationally famous double bassists Michael Moore and Gary Karr. He has performed for more than three decades including extended periods with orchestras from the Yale School of Music (Yale Philharmonia), the United States Air Force Band, and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra (under Buddy Morrow's direction).  

Mike records and performs with the Grammy appearing pianist Christian Sands throughout the NYC, New Jersey, and Conn region.  He performed recently with Drew Anthony at the New York City Jazz Club "Swing 46".  He joined Napua Davoy at the most recent Hartford International Jazz Fest and shared the stage with Christian Sands for the Paul Brown Jazz Series.  Mike played in the largest free jazz festival on the east coast- the DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Fest in Wilmington, Delaware. Beginning 2005 with an orchestra appearance at the Stars and Stripes Inaugural ball in Washington DC was an exciting honor!

Dr. Frank Tirro (former dean of the Yale School of Music) selected Mike as bassist for his group "Swingshift" including other superb jazzers such as Arti Dixson, Don Trenner, Jim Fryer and more.

Mr. Asetta  has played as a guest musician with international acts appearing at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casino and regularly performs with the Northeast region's premier jazz musicians.  He also has performed for dignitaries (including former President Clinton) at the grand opening of the Mohegan Sun Hotel and Conference Center as well as the grand opening of Foxwoods' Pequot Towers.

International performance sites where Mike has played include the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, England, Carnegie Hall, New York City, New Orleans Blue Room, Seoul Arts Center, Korea, US Ambassador's Residence, Budapest, Hungary, San Francisco Davies Hall, and many other sites in Portugal, Norway, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Greece, Turkey, and more!

Mike graduated from the Hartford Conservatory and has a Master's in Performance from Yale. Currently he offers private double bass and electric bass lessons and teaches classes organized by the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven,  Green Farms Academy in Westport, and the Hartford Conservatory.

For more information, call Mike at 860-685-1621
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