MICHAEL

Michael is one of the handiest, most versatile musicians in the Bay Area. He leads several bands ranging from a jazz trio to big band, from electronica to country. He teaches vocal improvisation, music theory, and the business of music. He co-owns and runs Hatfield & Walker, a sound, lighting, and backline business and finds time to cultivate a sweet life with his wife, Valerie, and three kids. "At any moment, you are never more than a half step away from a right note." That's his point, and for him it's true... Full-Service Entertainment: As an entertainment provider, Michael Hatfield offers a huge range of solutions, including jazz trio, party band, solo piano, classic big band, electronica, and the mallet band... "You look familiar," declared the driver. It was Gary Burton, premier vibraphonist, the man Michael had traveled so far to see and who just happened to live 3 miles from Michael's dorm. This was Michael's hero, and to spend five hours asking him all the questions he'd..

Also known as: Michael Hatfield