About Mike Mower

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Mike Mower, a British national, originally studied classical flute at the Royal Academy of Music, London. He also plays saxophones, clarinets, keyboards and bass guitar. He has led numerous jazz ensembles, playing his own compositions from quartet to big band all over the world. In 1985 Mike founded and led Itchy Fingers, the internationally renowned saxophone quartet.

Mike’s playing and writing careers have always run side by side. As a self – taught composer and arranger, he has written for orchestras, big bands, saxophone quartets, string quartets, and wind bands to solo recital works. Mike also arranges music for the pop industry, TV and radio and through his wide practical knowledge of the disciplines of jazz, pop and classical genres, is in demand writing commissioned works for a variety of artists and ensembles.

He has written hundreds of pieces for flute from beginner to virtuoso level, he wrote and produced two albums for James Galway and his most recent commission was for a piccolo showpiece with the United States Air Force band.

Mike gives workshops, recitals, lectures and masterclasses at musical institutions for musicians of all levels. Mike Mower’s music is published by Itchy Fingers Publications.