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Emmanuel Michael

Emmanuel Michael

Emmanuel Michael is a New York City-based jazz guitarist originally from South Dakota, with roots in Uganda and Southern Sudan. He has made a significant impact on the NYC jazz scene, performing with notable artists such as Greg Hutchinson, Mary Halvorson, Linda Oh, and Greg Ward at venues like The Stone and The Jazz Gallery. Emmanuel's artistic journey includes a year-long residency at The Jazz Gallery, where he explores themes of self-identity and empathy through his music. He is also a member of various ensembles, and has participated in prestigious events like the Alternative Guitar Summit.

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Upcoming Shows
Fri, Oct 23 8:30 PM
Anna Abondolo: WORLDWIDE SEAGULL & THE OCEAN BAND
The Stone
The Stone · Fri, Oct 23 · 8:30 PM
Anna Abondolo (Vocals, Guitar, Electric Bass) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Isabel Crespo Pardo (Water Foley, Vocals) · Lia Simone (Water Foley, Vocals) · Alfredo Colon (Ewi, Mpa019 Horror Noise Generator) · Josh Matthews (Percussion, Drums)
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Thu, Oct 29 10:45 PM
The Emmanuel Michael Group
Dizzy's Club
Dizzy's Club · Thu, Oct 29 · 10:45 PM
Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
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Fri, Oct 30 10:45 PM
The Emmanuel Michael Group
Dizzy's Club
Dizzy's Club · Fri, Oct 30 · 10:45 PM
Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
Tickets + Calendar
Sat, Oct 31 10:45 PM
The Emmanuel Michael Group
Dizzy's Club
Dizzy's Club · Sat, Oct 31 · 10:45 PM
Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
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Fri, Jan 15 8:30 PM
Mary Halvorson: DUO
The Stone
The Stone · Fri, Jan 15 · 8:30 PM
Mary Halvorson (Guitar) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
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Past Shows
Sun, Oct 11
Marcus Gilmore’s New Orchestra
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Sun, Oct 11
Marcus Gilmore (Drums) · Morgan Guerin (Saxophone, Ewi) · Joel Ross (Vibraphone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · David Virelles (Piano) · Rashaan Carter (Bass) · Ekep Nkwelle (Vocals)
Sat, Oct 10
Marcus Gilmore’s New Orchestra
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Sat, Oct 10
Marcus Gilmore (Drums) · Morgan Guerin (Saxophone, Ewi) · Joel Ross (Vibraphone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · David Virelles (Piano) · Rashaan Carter (Bass) · Ekep Nkwelle (Vocals)
Fri, Oct 9
Marcus Gilmore’s New Orchestra
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Fri, Oct 9
Marcus Gilmore (Drums) · Morgan Guerin (Saxophone, Ewi) · Joel Ross (Vibraphone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · David Virelles (Piano) · Rashaan Carter (Bass) · Ekep Nkwelle (Vocals)
Thu, Oct 8
Marcus Gilmore’s New Orchestra
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Thu, Oct 8
Marcus Gilmore (Drums) · Morgan Guerin (Saxophone, Ewi) · Joel Ross (Vibraphone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · David Virelles (Piano) · Rashaan Carter (Bass) · Ekep Nkwelle (Vocals)
Wed, Oct 7
Marcus Gilmore’s New Orchestra
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Wed, Oct 7
Marcus Gilmore (Drums) · Morgan Guerin (Saxophone, Ewi) · Joel Ross (Vibraphone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · David Virelles (Piano) · Rashaan Carter (Bass) · Ekep Nkwelle (Vocals)
Tue, Oct 6
Marcus Gilmore’s New Orchestra
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Tue, Oct 6
Marcus Gilmore (Drums) · Morgan Guerin (Saxophone, Ewi) · Joel Ross (Vibraphone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · David Virelles (Piano) · Rashaan Carter (Bass) · Ekep Nkwelle (Vocals)
Sun, Sep 13
Caroline Davis
Close Up
Close Up · Sun, Sep 13
Caroline Davis (Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Chris Tordini (Bass) · Timothy Angulo (Drums)
Sat, Sep 12
Emmanuel Michael Group
Close Up
Close Up · Sat, Sep 12
Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
Thu, Sep 10
Martin Nevin
Close Up
Close Up · Thu, Sep 10
Martin Nevin (Bass) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Tim Watson (Guitar) · Craig Weinrib (Drums)
Fri, Sep 4
Jam Session
Set and Session: Eliza Salem
Close Up
Close Up · Fri, Sep 4
Eliza Salem (Drums) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Jayla Chee (Bass)
Sun, Aug 30
Caleb Michel
Close Up
Close Up · Sun, Aug 30
Caleb Michel (Percussion) · Joel Ross (Vibraphone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Noah Halpern (Trumpet) · Dion Kerr (Bass) · Buz Donald (Drums)
Sat, Aug 29
Jam Session
Set and Session: Emmanuel Michael
Close Up
Close Up · Sat, Aug 29
Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Emmy Irvine (Vocals) · Solomon Gottfried (Bass)
Wed, Aug 19
Linda Oh: DUO
The Stone
The Stone · Wed, Aug 19
Linda May Han Oh (Bass) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
Sun, Aug 2
Makaya McCraven Tet
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Sun, Aug 2
Makaya McCraven (Drums) · Marquis Hill (Trumpet) · Jeff Parker (Guitar) · Joel Ross (Vibraphone) · Junius Paul (Bass) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Immanuel Wilkins (Saxophone)
Sat, Aug 1
Kush Abadey
Close Up
Close Up · Sat, Aug 1
Kush Abadey (Drums) · Melissa Aldana (Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Sam Yahel (Piano) · Pablo Menares (Bass)
Sat, Aug 1
Makaya McCraven Tet
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Sat, Aug 1
Makaya McCraven (Drums) · Marquis Hill (Trumpet) · Jeff Parker (Guitar) · Joel Ross (Vibraphone) · Junius Paul (Bass) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Immanuel Wilkins (Saxophone)
Fri, Jul 31
Makaya McCraven Tet
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Fri, Jul 31
Makaya McCraven (Drums) · Marquis Hill (Trumpet) · Jeff Parker (Guitar) · Joel Ross (Vibraphone) · Junius Paul (Bass) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Immanuel Wilkins (Saxophone)
Thu, Jul 30
Makaya McCraven Tet
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Thu, Jul 30
Makaya McCraven (Drums) · Marquis Hill (Trumpet) · Jeff Parker (Guitar) · Joel Ross (Vibraphone) · Junius Paul (Bass) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Immanuel Wilkins (Saxophone)
Wed, Jul 29
Makaya McCraven Tet
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Wed, Jul 29
Makaya McCraven (Drums) · Marquis Hill (Trumpet) · Jeff Parker (Guitar) · Joel Ross (Vibraphone) · Junius Paul (Bass) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Immanuel Wilkins (Saxophone)
Tue, Jul 28
Makaya McCraven Tet
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Tue, Jul 28
Makaya McCraven (Drums) · Marquis Hill (Trumpet) · Jeff Parker (Guitar) · Joel Ross (Vibraphone) · Junius Paul (Bass) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Immanuel Wilkins (Saxophone)
Sat, Jul 25
Adam Cordero
Close Up
Close Up · Sat, Jul 25
Adam Cordero (Woodwinds) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Odin Scherer (Guitar) · Rafael Enciso (Bass) · Alex Yoo (Drums)
Sat, Jul 25
Marvin "Bugalu" Smith
Ornithology
Ornithology · Sat, Jul 25
Marvin Bugalu Smith (Drums) · Esteban Castro (Piano) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Tyler Mitchell (Bass)
Sat, Jul 11
Emmanuel Michael Group
Close Up
Close Up · Sat, Jul 11
Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
Wed, Jul 8
Nu Music
Close Up
Close Up · Wed, Jul 8
Ethan Kogan (Drums) · Hank Languish (Electronics) · Esteban Castro (Piano) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Nick Joz (Bass)
Fri, Jul 3
Sergio Tabanico
Close Up
Close Up · Fri, Jul 3
Sergio Tabanico (Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Caleb Michel (Percussion) · Dion Kerr (Bass) · Connor Parks (Drums)
Thu, Jul 2
Colin Stranahan Trio
Mezzrow
Mezzrow · Thu, Jul 2
Colin Stranahan (Drums) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Rick Rosato (Bass)
Mon, Jun 15
Emmanuel Michael
Close Up
Close Up · Mon, Jun 15
Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
Thu, Jun 11
Greg Ward Quintet
The Jazz Gallery
The Jazz Gallery · Thu, Jun 11
Greg Ward (Alto Saxophone) · Marta Sanchez (Piano) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Harish Raghavan (Bass) · Kenneth Salters (Drums)
Mon, Jun 8
Jayla Chee
Close Up
Close Up · Mon, Jun 8
Jayla Chee (Bass) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Miguel Russell (Drums)
Fri, May 22
Harish Raghavan
Close Up
Close Up · Fri, May 22
Harish Raghavan (Bass) · Walter Smith III (Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Esteban Castro (Piano) · Craig Weinrib (Drums)
Thu, May 21
Harish Raghavan
Close Up
Close Up · Thu, May 21
Harish Raghavan (Bass) · Walter Smith III (Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Esteban Castro (Piano) · Craig Weinrib (Drums)
Mon, May 18
Emmanuel Michael
Close Up
Close Up · Mon, May 18
Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
Sat, May 16
Caleb Wheeler Curtis
Bar Bayeux
Bar Bayeux · Sat, May 16
Caleb Wheeler Curtis (Alto Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Michael Sarin (Drums) · Hery Paz (Flute) · Colson Jimenez (Bass)
Wed, May 13
Sergio Tabanico w/Morgan Guerin | Emmanuel Michael | Savannah Harris | Caleb Michel |
Bar Lunatico
Bar Lunatico · Wed, May 13
Sergio Tabanico (Saxophone) · Caleb Michel (Percussion) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Morgan Guerin (Bass) · Savannah Harris (Drums)
Wed, May 6
Sophia Kickhofel Quartet
Smalls Jazz Club
Smalls Jazz Club · Wed, May 6
Sophia Kickhofel (Alto Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Dan Weiss (Drums) · Felix Moseholm (Bass)
Mon, May 4
Emmanuel Michael
Close Up
Close Up · Mon, May 4
Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Solomon Gottfried (Bass)
Sun, May 3
Harish Raghavan Quartet
Bar Lunatico
Bar Lunatico · Sun, May 3
Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Esteban Castro (Piano) · Harish Raghavan (Bass) · Timothy Angulo (Drums)
Thu, Apr 30
Jacob Patrone
Close Up
Close Up · Thu, Apr 30
Jacob Patrone (Drums) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · John Hebert (Bass)
Thu, Apr 30
"MONK ON THURSDAYS" Hosted by MILES OKAZAKI - Emmanuel Michael
Close Up
Close Up · Thu, Apr 30
Miles Okazaki (Guitar) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
Mon, Apr 27
Jayla Chee
Close Up
Close Up · Mon, Apr 27
Jayla Chee (Bass) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Connor Parks (Drums)
Sun, Apr 26
Ridgewood Jazz Festival
Main Stage: Chris Dave Drumhedz
TV Eye
TV Eye · Sun, Apr 26
Chris Dave (Drums) · Kebbi Williams (Saxophone) · Dj Ginyard (Bass) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Pookie Bell (Keyboards)
Sun, Apr 12
Gregory Hutchinson's - KIND OF NOW
Jazzcultural
Jazzcultural · Sun, Apr 12
Gregory Hutchinson (Drums) · Josh Evans (Trumpet) · Nicole Glover (Tenor Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Christian Sands (Piano) · Larry Grenadier (Bass)
Sat, Apr 11
Gregory Hutchinson's - KIND OF NOW
Jazzcultural
Jazzcultural · Sat, Apr 11
Gregory Hutchinson (Drums) · Josh Evans (Trumpet) · Nicole Glover (Tenor Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Christian Sands (Piano) · Larry Grenadier (Bass)
Fri, Apr 10
Gregory Hutchinson's - KIND OF NOW
Jazzcultural
Jazzcultural · Fri, Apr 10
Gregory Hutchinson (Drums) · Josh Evans (Trumpet) · Nicole Glover (Tenor Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Christian Sands (Piano) · Larry Grenadier (Bass)
Thu, Apr 9
Gregory Hutchinson's - KIND OF NOW
Jazzcultural
Jazzcultural · Thu, Apr 9
Gregory Hutchinson (Drums) · Josh Evans (Trumpet) · Nicole Glover (Tenor Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Christian Sands (Piano) · Larry Grenadier (Bass)
Mon, Apr 6
Careful In The Sun
Close Up
Close Up · Mon, Apr 6
Maya Keren (Piano) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Anna Abondolo (Bass) · Eliza Salem (Drums) · Careful In The Sun
Fri, Apr 3
Solomon Gottfried
Close Up
Close Up · Fri, Apr 3
Solomon Gottfried (Bass) · Peter Evans (Trumpet) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Luke Bergman (Pedal Steel Guitar) · Connor Parks (Drums)
Thu, Apr 2
Martin Nevin
Close Up
Close Up · Thu, Apr 2
Martin Nevin (Bass) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Craig Weinrib (Drums)
Wed, Apr 1
George Burton Quintet
Bar Bayeux
Bar Bayeux · Wed, Apr 1
George Burton (Piano) · Dylan Band (Tenor Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Tyrone Allen Nazir Ebo
Mon, Mar 30
Emmanuel Michael
Close Up
Close Up · Mon, Mar 30
Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
Mon, Mar 23
Jayla Chee
Close Up
Close Up · Mon, Mar 23
Jayla Chee (Bass) · Zoe Obadia (Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
Sun, Mar 22
Marquis Hill
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Sun, Mar 22
Marquis Hill (Trumpet) · Josh Johnson (Alto Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Junius Paul (Bass) · Makaya McCraven (Drums)
Sat, Mar 21
Marquis Hill
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Sat, Mar 21
Marquis Hill (Trumpet) · Josh Johnson (Alto Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Junius Paul (Bass) · Makaya McCraven (Drums)
Fri, Mar 20
Marquis Hill
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Fri, Mar 20
Marquis Hill (Trumpet) · Josh Johnson (Alto Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Junius Paul (Bass) · Makaya McCraven (Drums)
Fri, Mar 20
Nu Music
Close Up
Close Up · Fri, Mar 20
Ethan Kogan (Drums) · Hank Languish (Electronics) · Esteban Castro (Drums) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Nick Joz (Bass) · Midnight Set
Thu, Mar 19
Marquis Hill
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Thu, Mar 19
Marquis Hill (Trumpet) · Josh Johnson (Alto Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Junius Paul (Bass) · Makaya McCraven (Drums)
Wed, Mar 18
Marquis Hill
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Wed, Mar 18
Marquis Hill (Trumpet) · Josh Johnson (Alto Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Junius Paul (Bass) · Makaya McCraven (Drums)
Tue, Mar 17
Marquis Hill
Village Vanguard
Village Vanguard · Tue, Mar 17
Marquis Hill (Trumpet) · Josh Johnson (Alto Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Junius Paul (Bass) · Makaya McCraven (Drums)
Mon, Mar 16
Emmanuel Michael
Close Up
Close Up · Mon, Mar 16
Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
Sat, Mar 14
Eliza Salem
Close Up
Close Up · Sat, Mar 14
Eliza Salem (Drums) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Jayla Chee (Bass)
Sat, Mar 14
Eliza Salem
Close Up
Close Up · Sat, Mar 14
Eliza Salem (Drums) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Jayla Chee (Bass)
Sat, Mar 14
Eliza Salem
Close Up
Close Up · Sat, Mar 14
Eliza Salem (Drums) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Jayla Chee (Bass)
Mon, Mar 9
Emmanuel Michael
Close Up
Close Up · Mon, Mar 9
Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)
Sun, Mar 8
Caleb Wheeler Curtis "Ritual" Sextet
Smalls Jazz Club
Smalls Jazz Club · Sun, Mar 8
Caleb Wheeler Curtis (Alto Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Hery Paz (Tenor Saxophone) · Orrin Evans (Piano) · Sean Conly (Bass) · Michael Sarin (Drums)
Wed, Mar 4
Eliza Salem
Close Up
Close Up · Wed, Mar 4
Eliza Salem (Drums) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Jayla Chee (Bass)
Mon, Mar 2
Modern Drum Leaders Series: Daniel Rossi
Cafe Ornithology
Cafe Ornithology · Mon, Mar 2
Daniel Rossi (Drums) · Samantha Kochis (Flute) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar) · Dean Torrey (Bass)
Mon, Mar 2
Jayla Chee
Close Up
Close Up · Mon, Mar 2
Jayla Chee (Bass) · Zoe Obadia (Saxophone) · Emmanuel Michael (Guitar)