"A potent mix of jazz and blues that always swings" - - STEVEN ROSENBERG, Just Jazz Guitar "Among the best swing guitarists in New England" - JIM CARTY, WMFO 91.5 FM "Plays like the better jazz guitarists of yesterday." - - STEVE GREENLEE, Boston Globe - STEVE GREENLEE, Boston Globe "ROTARY AHEAD is a swinging session that demonstrates [Mike's] flair for melodic classic jazz stylings and tasty blues solos." - DUKE ROBILLARD "A superb guitarist" - ED SYMKUS, TAB

From Swing to Hard Bop with a little bit of the Mississippi Delta thrown in, Mike DiBari embraces  the many sounds of classic jazz and blues guitar.  When one hears Mike play the blues, you just can't help getting that low down feeling.  His original compositions on his latest CD venture out into the world of hard bop, while his jazz standards swing like crazy.  Worcester Magazine's Noah Schaffer said, "DiBari always hits the mark regardless of whether he's shooting from the hip on hard blues, plucking out delicate lines on a ballad, or keeping the groove on an upbeat jump tune."  "I wish there wasn't such a line drawn between jazz and blues, because there is so much common ground," says DiBari.

His trio is captivating, featuring a delicate interplay between guitar, bass and drums.  They refined their elegant sound every Friday night at Boston's prestigious Marriott Long Wharf Hotel...  a residency they've held for over three years.  The Swingtet is thrilling with their mini Big Band and Jump Blues arrangements.  The band has become a favorite with dancers all over New England.  Throughout, one thing is constant; Mike DiBari sure can swing!  His friend and local blues shouter, Sweet Willie D, has bestowed upon him the title of 'Swingmaster', which he continues to live up to on every gig he plays...

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What's New (updated October 26, 2005)

I'm finally ready to put my new CD project in motion. It looks like I'll be releasing two CDs at the same time. 'Into the Blue' will include some bluesy jazz standards, and 'Music of the Spheres' is a tribute to folklorist/mythologist, Joseph Campbell. Both CDs feature my trio rhythm section - Greg Loughman and Mike Connors, and the former has a special appearance by my good friend, Sax Gordon.      This Friday, Oct. 28, my new "organic" trio (featuring Rusty Scott on B3 organ) will be at Catch 22 in Ashland, MA. We'll be playing some cool funky jazz! See the Schedule for details. - MD

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