Michael Barnes Octet
Biography Michael Barnes Octet
The Michael Barnes Octet
has existed in the shadows for 10 years. Now it's time to bring the band into the light! The band will be in the studio towards the end of 2020 to record their first record. The music can be described as a playful mix of melodious and rhythmic jazz. Sources of inspiration such as Charles Mingus, Thad Jones, Duke Ellington can be heard in Michael's music, but the main expression is definitely something special. Everything is composed and arranged by Michael and is characterized by dense chords and long structures without losing focus on intensity, melody and playfulness.
