Mike Lyons's Page

I play these instruments...

Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn

I perform...

Jazz Combo, Contemporary Jazz, Big Band/Swing

Playing Level:

Semi-pro

My preferred equipment:

Factory-built stock instrument, Modified/Custom Horn

I started playing trumpet:

December 25, 1968

My most memorable trumpet experience:

I went to Berklee for a summer and one night I decided to attend an open jam session. I walked in the door and the place was packed with musicians. A rhythm section was playing this mad funk groove...so I threw down my case and started to blow. The place went nuts! After the song ended, I packed up my horn and as I was heading to sit down, some guy called me over...it was an instructor. He said, "Nice job man, but you were supposed to sign in and wait to be called". I was like, OOPS!...We both laughed and he said sometimes you just have to go with the moment. For sure...

Personal trumpet aspiration:

To always stay connected to great sound

About Me:

I front a 16 piece big band as the vocalist ("Mike Lyons and the Blue Moon Orchestra")...I was originally playing second trumpet as well, but found it was becoming a bit hectic blowing, singing and announcing at the shows. I recently purchased a Harrelson 909 custom trumpet that plays beautifully and is a work of art. Truly inspiring... I also have a recording studio in my home. I've recorded and produced several records in a variety of styles of music, ranging from big band to acoustic rock and rap. Currently, I have been focusing my energies on my alternative healing business, Healing Hands of Rhode Island, which is a Reiki practice. Visit www.healinghandsri.com for more info.

Check out my Website:

http://www.mikelyonsmusic.com