ABOUT
Michael Spicer is a 2010 graduate of the BA in Music (Jazz) program from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Michael has played in groups all over Nova Scotia, including Mike Dalton's Transatlantic Zodiac Ensemble, the Spicer-Robertson quartet with guitarist and composer Jamie Robertson, and performed with a variety of university-based groups including the Acadia University Jazz Ensemble and St. Francis Xavier University's Latin Ensemble. Since October 2010 he has been employed by Carnival Cruise lines as a broadway-style show band musician, playing bari, tenor, and alto saxes as well as flute and clarinet. Over the course of his university and professional career he has performed in a huge range of styles including Classical, Jazz, Latin, Funk, Soul, R&B, Rock, and Reggae.
- Screen name:
- Michael Spicer
- Member since:
- Jul 08 2015
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
Influences
Influences include Paul Desmond, Art Pepper, Dick Oatts, Stan Getz, Mike Murley, Chris Potter, Kelly Jefferson, Donny McCaslin, Mario Castro, and many others.
Instrument experience:
- Saxophone:
- Advanced
- Clarinet:
- Moderate
- Flute:
- Moderate
- Keyboard:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
-Alto sax
-Tenor sax
-Baritone sax
-Clarinet
-Flute
MUSIC
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9. Church (Cut)
9. Church (Cut)Cue written for Cognitive (2019), a short film by Mat Hayes. Official website: https://www.mathayes.com/cognitive-film IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9056668/?ref_=nm_knf_t2
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8. That Kind Of Love (Cut)
8. That Kind Of Love (Cut)Cue written for Cognitive (2019), a short film by Mat Hayes. Official website: https://www.mathayes.com/cognitive-film IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9056668/?ref_=nm_knf_t2
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7. Time Capsule (Trailer)
7. Time Capsule (Trailer)Cue written for Cognitive (2019), a short film by Mat Hayes. Official website: https://www.mathayes.com/cognitive-film IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9056668/?ref_=nm_knf_t2
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6. You Are Okay EC 1.3
6. You Are Okay EC 1.3Cue written for Cognitive (2019), a short film by Mat Hayes. Official website: https://www.mathayes.com/cognitive-film IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9056668/?ref_=nm_knf_t2
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5. You Are Okay 1.3
5. You Are Okay 1.3Cue written for Cognitive (2019), a short film by Mat Hayes. Official website: https://www.mathayes.com/cognitive-film IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9056668/?ref_=nm_knf_t2
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3. Winnifred's Theme 1.1
3. Winnifred's Theme 1.1Cue written for Cognitive (2019), a short film by Mat Hayes. Official website: https://www.mathayes.com/cognitive-film IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9056668/?ref_=nm_knf_t2
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2. Chaos 1.1
2. Chaos 1.1Cue written for Cognitive (2019), a short film by Mat Hayes. Official website: https://www.mathayes.com/cognitive-film IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9056668/?ref_=nm_knf_t2
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1. Blessed Assurance MT 1.1
1. Blessed Assurance MT 1.1Cue written for Cognitive (2019), a short film by Mat Hayes. Official website: https://www.mathayes.com/cognitive-film IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9056668/?ref_=nm_knf_t2
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Jan Quadrant Vincent 16
Jan Quadrant Vincent 16
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Fake Blues
Fake BluesRecorded in 2018 with the University of Nevada Las Vegas Jazz Ensemble I, and released on their album Fascinating Rhythm / Latin Journey IV (2018).
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Patchwork
PatchworkRecorded in 2018 with the University of Nevada Las Vegas Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, and released on their album Fascinating Rhythm / Latin Journey IV (2018). Won a Downbeat Student Music Award in 2017 for Outstanding Original Composition for Small Ensemble (Graduate College Division).
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Spaceman #1 (Happy Landing)
Spaceman #1 (Happy Landing)The following is a collection of my original compositions, conceived for the purpose of film and video game scoring examples. Enjoy!
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Spaceman #2 (Exploration)
Spaceman #2 (Exploration)The following is a collection of my original compositions, conceived for the purpose of film and video game scoring examples. Enjoy!
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Love For Sale
Love For SaleComposed by Cole Porter and arranged by Michael Spicer. This version was recorded at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas by UNLV's Jazz Ensemble I in 2017. This arrangement earned Michael Spicer a Downbeat Student Music Award in 2018 for Outstanding Big Band Arrangement.
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Dinero
DineroOriginal Composition by Michael Spicer
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Calico
CalicoRecorded by the University of Nevada Las Vegas Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, and released on their album Fascinating Rail Trails / Latin Journey III (2017). Won a Downbeat Student Music Award in 2017 for Outstanding Original Composition for Small Ensemble (Graduate College Division).
