BioSharfe

As for bassist Mike Sharfe, it all begins 
with his sound; he has a distinctively 
rich classic jazz bass tone, alive and 
expressive. His sense of time and energy 
anchor The Jazz Circle rhythm section 
whether it be a hard-driving swing or 
a sinuous groove. His soulful improvisations
and the subtlely of interplay with his band 
mates are hallmarks of his playing. 

Mike has played with jazz artists such as 
Joe Lovano, Eddie Daniels, Sonny Stitt,
Benny Wallace, John Scofield, Joe Pass, 
Herb Ellis, Dan Faehnle, Laurindo Almeida,
Cal Collins, Lynn Arriale and Steve Schmidt. 
He can be found on hundreds of recordings 
with jazz groups, symphony orchestras 
and projects that run the gamut of 
contemporary recorded music. Mike is a 
founding member of the noted Blue Wisp 
Big Band and has played and recorded with 
that group for over 25 years.