FEATURE: Mike Bonds , “The Honorable Ones” – JAZZIZ

April 21, 2020

By Matt Micucci, Jazziz Pianist/composer Mike Bond shared a new animated video for “The Honorable Ones,” the title track off his debut album, which was released on February 21 and features a multi-generational unit of New York-based first-callers. Read the full feature here.  

RESEÑA:Mike Bond CD: The Honorable Ones – La Habitación Del Jazz

March 3, 2020

Por José Ramon, La habitación Del Jazz Hijo de un profesor de física del Cáucaso y una madre ama de casa china-estadounidense cuyos padres emigraron a los EE. UU.  Bond comenzó a tocar el piano a los 4 años ya los 11, después de varios conciertos, se retiró do por la presión de actuar. Lea … Read More

REVIEW: Mike Bond The Honorable Ones – Making A Scene

March 3, 2020

By Jim Hynes, Making A Scene Pianist Mike Bonds is making his debut as a leader with The Honorable Ones, and it’s a quite impressive one. Joined by NYC-based first callers, the core quintet has acclaimed reed man Steve Wilson on alto and soprano, rising trumpet star Josh Evans, renowned bassist and bandleader Ben Wolfe, … Read More

REVIEW: Mike Bond – The Honorable Ones / JazzTrail

February 23, 2020

JazzTrail The debut recording from 30-year old American pianist/composer Mike Bond features a fantastic group of musicians whose rapport can be immediately felt. The multi-generational core quintet includes versatile horn players such as saxophonist Steve Wilson and trumpeter Josh Evans, as well as a rhythm team with bassist Ben Wolfe and drummer Anwar Marshall in … Read More

NEW RELEASE: Mike Bond Announces Debut Album “The Honorable Ones”, due out February 21

December 13, 2019

Pianist Mike Bond Announces Debut Album “The Honorable Ones”, due out February 21 Bounce Castle Records, the imprint of pianist-composer Mike Bond, is proud to announce the release of The Honorable Ones on February 21st, 2020. For the occasion, Bond, who composed and arranged 10 of the 12 songs, assembles a multi-generational unit of New York-based first-callers, … Read More