Overview

Two-time national award-winning television producer and video
archivist for Jazz Encounters: Jazz Live Studio Sessions and “3
Weeks of Hell: DC Sniper Attacks.”

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Michael began as a sketch artist in elementary school while attending Saturday school classes at Moore College of Art.

In high school, Michael played viola in the school’s orchestra and began guitar and piano lessons.

In college, at the University of Hartford, he studied the history of jazz and Black American music with music great and educator, alto saxophonist/composer Jackie McLean; in addition to exploring courses in photography and video production.

Later, Michael went on to graduate from Cheyney University with a bachelor’s degree in management and marketing.