Michael Weiss: Jazz Musician in New York

About Michael Weiss

Michael Weiss is a jazz pianist and composer heard regularly in New York City rooms such as Smalls Jazz Club. His career includes a long-running collaboration with saxophonist Johnny Griffin, a relationship that shaped his sense of line, pacing, and ensemble balance. With the Michael Weiss Quintet, he works in the small-group tradition, writing material that leaves space for argument and reply between players. His performances favor structure and forward motion over display.