Michael Formanek - Time Like This Condition:New was going through an exceptional

was going through an exceptional period of creativity

is Professor of Piano at the "E

to the sublime economy of his Suite in Simplicitate from 1991

outgoing and intimate - composer Jeremy Beck reaches out to the world

Michael Formanek - Time Like This Condition:New was going through an exceptionalOne marker of bassist Michael Formanek's creativity and versatility is the range of distinguished musicians of several generations he's worked with. While still a teenager in the 1970s he toured with drummer Tony Williams and saxophonist Joe Henderson. Starting in the '80s he played long stints with Stan Getz, Fred Hersch and Freddie Hubbard. Formanek is also a composer and leader of various bands. His principal recording and international touring