Horns with a capital H
Mic Gillette is the world-renowned trumpet and trombone player who has appeared on countless CDs and record albums, spanning five decades, for some of the biggest names in the business, including a dozen members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Mighty Micster is best known for 40+ years of stellar horns work with Cold Blood, Tower of Power, and the Sons of Champlin. But not as many people realize that he has appeared on countless albums and CDs for some of the biggest names in the music business--Santana, The Rolling Stones, Quincy Jones, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Jefferson Starship, Huey Lewis and the News, and numerous others. Mic also enjoyed brief stints with Blood, Sweat & Tears and The Fundamentals, an R&B/Motown band.
An original member of the legendary Tower of Power Horn Section, Mic has also established an enviable reputation for his work with youth and school bands. In particular, his affinity for working with middle school and high school students has endeared him to a whole new generation of fans in the 21st century. In August 2009, Mic rejoins Tower of Power on a full-time basis after a 25-year absence. For more information, see http://www.towerofpower.com/news-and-updates/.
Ear Candy: Old School Flavor with a Tasty Brass Center
Ear Candy, Mic's inaugural solo CD released in 2005, features top-drawer musicians like the original Tower of Power Horn Section (Greg Adams, Skip Mesquite, Emilio Castillo, Doc Kupka, and Mic), David Garibaldi, Rocco Prestia, Jeff Tamelier, Chester Thompson, Karl Perazzo, Bill Champlin, Marc Russo, Geoff Palmer, Tal Morris, Lenny Williams, Paul Jackson, George Brooks, Fred Ross, Ms. Mone’t, and Jerry Cortez.
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Audio sample is from If on the Ear Candy CD.
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