In 1992, Mike brought to bear his vast experience with the creation of NYC RECORDS. An extension of himself, the independent label is a vehicle for exposing new ideas grounded in the jazz idiom. With the hip, fresh sounds of Zachary Breaux and Rachel Z; saxophonists George Garzone and Myron Walden; the eclectic, musical cacophony of Philip DeGruy’s solo guitar; and Mike’s own projects Mike Mainieri, AN AMERICAN DIARY series–featuring Joe Lovano, George Garzone, Eddie Gomez, and Peter Erskine–and the ever evolving STEPS AHEAD group, NYC RECORDS is committed to reshaping music in the new millenium.

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