Mike McGinnis

A highly inventive and adventurous performer, clarinetist, and saxophonist, Mike McGinnis has explored an array of sounds from swinging jazz and edgy avant-garde improvisation to contemporary classical. With his band the Four Bags, McGinnis has developed a rich aesthetic, balancing lively group improvisation with an ear for nuanced composition. Although primarily known for his forward-thinking jazz endeavors, he has been recognized for his work outside of the jazz idiom, including collaborations with his wife, dancer/choreographer Davalois Fearon, as well as contributions to a...