Berklee College of Music graduate Michael Adam Palma is a powerhouse pianist, composer, educator and producer living in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Palma has played with heavy hitters such as Wynton Marsalis, Greg Osby, Mark Turner, Jimmy Cobb, Tootie Health, George Garzone, Roy Hargrove, Jason Palmer, Jiggs Whigman, Paquito D'Rivera, Ralph Peterson, Rich Perry and Hal Crook. He has toured the United States as well as Japan, Spain, and France. Palma spent one year in Brooklyn, New York where he performed at iconic venues including The Blue Note, Cafe Vivaldi, and Kitano. He has been a featured artist at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Beantown Jazz Festival, Gene Harris Jazz Festival, and Denton Arts and Jazz Festival as well as several international jazz festivals in both France and Japan.
In 2011, Palma served as a faculty member at the prestigious University of North Texas in their Jazz Studies Department. Palma served as the youngest faculty member in his division teaching private piano lessons as well as improvisation classes. He is currently a faculty member at the Dallas School of Music teaching piano with a focus in technique, improvisation, theory, songwriting and arranging. He currently offers online lessons in a variety of subjects.
Palma has received numerous Downbeat Awards for his masterful performing as well as his compositions. Palma's composing skills have been internationally recognized and can be heard on the television programs such as Dancing with the Stars, Celebrity Expose, and America’s Best Dance Crew as well as television stations ABC, NFL Network, MTV, and Superstation.
Palma now resides in Farmers Branch, TX and performs with several self-organized acts in the jazz and pop/electronic idiom.
Buy tickets at this link for Michael's upcoming Showcase in Dallas
RAW:DALLAS PRESENTS HOLIDAY RAWK 2015
GAS MONKEY
December 17th at 6:00PM
Address: 10261 Technology Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75220
Phone:(214) 350-1904
- Feb, 17 Michael Palma now teaches piano and engineering/production lesson at Stomp Music Studio in Kellar, TX
- Dec, 18 The Michael Palma New Quartet Showcases for RAW in Dallas, TX!
- Dec, 10 The Michael Palma New Quartet goes into Studio to record 10 Palma originals!
- Nov, 24 The DSMP Quintet featured in D Magazine online!
- Nov, 10 Michael Palma gets selected for Track of the Day on Allaboutjazz.com
- Oct, 29 I have been selected to compete in the 13th UNISA INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION 2016
- Oct, 28 Sajek Soundcloud
- Apr, 14 Write up for a solo performance done in Dallas, TX
- Mar, 25 Write up about me joining legendary sax player Shelley Carroll for a performance
- Mar, 19 Melissa Aldana/Michael Palma Quartet on WGBH radio!
Michael Palma now teaches piano and engineering/production lesson at Stomp Music Studio in Kellar, TX
I am pleased to announce that I have joined an amazing faculty at Stomp Music Studio in Kellar, TX. I teach begiinning to advance piano, composition, theory, improvisation, and now am expanding my teaching to recording/engineering/and production techniques. This is such great news, because not only is Stomp a place to learn to play your favorite instrument but with the addition of my curriculum in the are of music production we are now creating an atmosphere of Artist Development so by the time students get to my production classes, they will learn their way around a professional studio, learn to mix their own songs, learn about about booking studio musicians to bring your original songs to life, record your original songs, and eventually within the first year of taking production lessons with me you wiill learn how to release an original song as a single that will be available for sale all over the globe. This is something most music colleges do not even offer. This is current real world relevant information that can catapult our students into their careers where they have a great handle on this do it yourself music industry that we are in now! Please visit http://www.stompmusicstudios.com/teachers/michael-palma/ to sign up with lessons with me now o learn any of the subects mentioned above! This is groundbreaking and you will learn things that are relevant to having a successful music career!
The Michael Palma New Quartet Showcases for RAW in Dallas, TX!
A Big showcase for Michael Sajek Palma and The Michael Palma New Quartet.
Presale tickets are only $15 and you can get them through my profile on RAW
http://www.rawartists.org/palmasajek
follow this link and below my picture
it will say "Buy TIckets" click on this and follow the instructions
and thats all you have to do!
Michael Palma New Quartet is : Michael Palma - Piano
Jeremy Sinclair - Trumpet
Young Heo - Bass
Jackie Whitmill jr. - drums
Tickets are $20 at the door so make sure to go to that link to my profile to get $15 tickets
http://www.rawartists.org/palmasajek -this is the link again
EPK - www.michaelpalmamusicgroups.com
Follow me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/iammichaelpalma
http://media.allaboutjazz.com/ - Most popular track on All About Jazz
I can't wait to see ya'll bring a buddy!
Where: The Gas Monkey
Address: 10261 Technology Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75220
Phone for venue:(214) 350-1904
What time: 7PM
The Michael Palma New Quartet goes into Studio to record 10 Palma originals!
set to be all tracked in one day in early December! We will keep you posted on a release date!
The DSMP Quintet featured in D Magazine online!
D Magazine is Dallas' finest magazine. Here is one of my bands in it this past weekend. Check out these great pics!
http://www.dmagazine.com/nightlife/galleries/2015/11/twilite-lounge-2?img=Twilite+Lounge+(2)003
Michael Palma gets selected for Track of the Day on Allaboutjazz.com
Hello fans!
Today, November 10th, 2015, I am happy to anounce that allaboutjazz.com has selected a solo piano performance by me of Herbie Hancock's Dolphin Dance. I am playing a Steinway at a concert hall in Allen, Texas. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK: http://media.allaboutjazz.com/
When you see my track of the day please hit the recommend button next to it and download the track for FREEE yes Free! Let's get this news out as this is a great accomplishment that I am very pleased with!
UPDATE . DOLPHIN DANCE IS STILL DOING WELL AND HAS ABOUT 10,00 downloads thanks guys!
I have been selected to compete in the 13th UNISA INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION 2016
I am happy to announce that I have been sleceted for this international jazz piano competition! I put my heart and soul into my audition. I will be in South Africa competing from January 25th to February 6th, 2016! I am so excited and can't wait!!!
Sajek Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/sajack-569433209
My soudcloud is updated! Listen to my co-writes and original writing styles in many different genres! If you like, follow me. I am always adding stuff!!
Write up for a solo performance done in Dallas, TX
http://www.jerrysdallas.com/2015/04/michael-palma-at-st-paul-united.html
CHeck this write up out about me
Write up about me joining legendary sax player Shelley Carroll for a performance
http://amsterdambar.blogspot.com/2013/03/michael-palma-joins-shelley-carrol-for.html
Follow this link to another write up about me
Melissa Aldana/Michael Palma Quartet on WGBH radio!
March 19th, 2010 Radio performance and interview with a band I was a part of when I lived in Boston! Enjoy!
http://www.wgbh.org/programs/Jazz-on-WGBH-with-Steve-Schwartz-285?episode=13820
- Nov, 06 The Las Colinas Country Club
- Nov, 13 Twilite Lounge
- Nov, 20 The Michael Palma New Quartet Live at The Balcony Club
- Nov, 20 the balcony club Dallas, TX
- Nov, 21 the twilite lounge Dallas,TX
- Dec, 18 RAW Dallas presents HOLIDAY RAWk 2015 ft. Michael Palma New Quartet Showcasing!
- Dec, 26 The Jeremy Sinclair Quartet at The Twilite Lounge Dallas,TX
- Jan, 02 Michael Palma Jazz Live @ the Twilite Lounge Dallas, TX
- Jan, 08 Michael Palma Group at the Freeman Cajun Cafe Dallas, TX
- Jan, 09 Stoneys!
- Jan, 16 Michael Palma Group at the Freeman Cajun Cafe Dallas, TX
- Feb, 12 Michael Palmas Jazz for Lovers band at the Freeman Cajun Cafe Dallas, TX
- Feb, 26 Michael Palma Group at the Freeman Cajun Cafe Dallas, TX
- Feb, 27 Michael Palma Jazz Live @ the Twilite Lounge Dallas, TX
- Mar, 05 Michael Palma Group at the Freeman Cajun Cafe Dallas, TX
- Mar, 11 The Michael Palma New Quartet live at 27 in Deep Ellum
- Mar, 25 The Michael Palma New Quartet Live at the Freeman Cajun Cafe in Deep Ellum
- Apr, 01 CD RELEASE PARTY @ THE CROWN AND HARP WITH MICHAEL PALMA
- Apr, 02 CD RELEASE PARTY AT TWILITE LOUNGE WITH MICHAEL PALMA
- Apr, 09 JEREMY SINCLAIR GROUP Ft. MICHAEL PALMA AT TWILITE LOUNGE
- Apr, 15 Michael Palma New Quartet at Steinway Hall
- Apr, 20 Michael Palma CD release 420 party at Absinthe Lounge
- Apr, 23 MP Quartet CD Release at Stoney's wine Lounge
- Apr, 26 St Paul church next to booker t washington high school
- Apr, 29 CD RELEASE at 27 in DEEP ELLUM
The Las Colinas Country Club
In Irving Texas
6-9 PM with the George Anderson Trio
Twilite Lounge
No cover located in Dallas Tx. Great Jazz all night with my band!!! The Michael Palma QUARTET!!!
TWILITE LOUNGE
Address: 2640 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone:(214) 741-2121
Jackie Whitmill - drums
Young Heo - bass
Jeremy Sinclair - trumpet
Michael Palma - Piano
The Michael Palma New Quartet Live at The Balcony Club
Hideaway next to the Lakewood Theater presenting live jazz shows in an intimate, laid-back setting.
Address: 1825 Abrams Rd, Dallas, TX 75214
Phone:(214) 826-8104
Come see my New Quartet before we go into the studio in December to record all of my first albums worth of originals. We will be playing mostly my book that is going to be recorded mixed in with standards that we like.
Michael Palma - Composer/Pianist
Jeremy Sinclair - Trumpet
Isaac - Bass
Jacky Whitmill Jr. - Drumset
I have been fortunate once again to surround myself by the very best. Please come out and support live NYC caliber Jazz in DFW at the Balcony club this Friday!
www.michaelpalmamusicgroups.com
https://twitter.com/iammichaelpalma
http://media.allaboutjazz.com/jazzdownload.php?id=10521
the balcony club Dallas, TX
The Balcony Club
1825 Abrams Rd
Dallas TX 75214
My trio featuring the one and only Jackie Whitmill jr - drums
Michael Palma - piano
Michael Boss - bass
DONT MISS THIS!!
the twilite lounge Dallas,TX
TWILITE LOUNGE!!
Address: 2640 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone:(214) 741-2121
My funk jazz band
Jackie Whitmill - drums
Nigel Rivers - bass
Alcedrick Todd - drums
Michael Palma - keys
RAW Dallas presents HOLIDAY RAWk 2015 ft. Michael Palma New Quartet Showcasing!
Where: Gas Monkey
Address: 10261 Technology Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75220
Venue Phone:(214) 350-1904
The Michael Palma New Quartet is
Michael Palma - Piano
Jeremy Sinclair - Trumpet
Young Heo - Bass
Jackie Whitmill Jr. - Drums
Ticket sales! You get them for only $15 if you buy them through my raw profile which I am leaving a link for. Then it gives me credit, since you got them through my profile. THis is the best place to buy the tickets. $20 at the door
Check out what RAW is doing. This is a huge showcase for artists of all types and I was so happy I was invited to join such an elite group and asked to showcase at their HOLIDAY RAWk Showcase in Dallas, TX
Tickets and More Information
The Jeremy Sinclair Quartet at The Twilite Lounge Dallas,TX
The Twilite Lounge
Address: 2640 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone:(214) 741-2121
Jeremy Sinclair - trumpet
Michael Palma - piano
Young Heo - bass
Jackie Whitmill Jr. - drums
Michael Palma Jazz Live @ the Twilite Lounge Dallas, TX
twilite lounge
Address: 2640 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone:(214) 741-2121
Come one come all to hear:
Michael Palma jazz group
members TBA
Michael Palma Group at the Freeman Cajun Cafe Dallas, TX
Address: 2626 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone:(214) 377-9893
Alex Balir- vocals
Michael Palma - piano
Lyles West - Bass
Jackie Whitmill jr. - drums
Stoneys!
The Michael Palma New Quartet featuring Jeremy Sinclair will be playing at Stoney's Wine Lounge! Come on Come all!
Jeremy Sinclair - Trumpet
Michael Palma - Piano
Young Heo - Bass
Jackie Whitmill - Drums
We will playing new music, standards, and more new original music!
Michael Palma Group at the Freeman Cajun Cafe Dallas, TX
Address: 2626 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone:(214) 377-9893
Jeremy Sinclair trumpet
Michael Palma - Piano
Lyles West - bass
Jackie Whitmiill Jr. - drums
Michael Palmas Jazz for Lovers band at the Freeman Cajun Cafe Dallas, TX
The Freeman
Address: 2626 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone:(214) 377-9893
Alex Blair - vocals
Michael Palma - Piano
Jackie Whitmill - drums
Don't miss this pre valentines day show!
Michael Palma Group at the Freeman Cajun Cafe Dallas, TX
The Freeman Cajun Cafe
Address: 2626 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
Phone:(214) 377-9893
Michael Palma - piano
Jeremy Sinclair - trumpet
Wes Stephenson (Funky Knuckles) - Bass
Jackie Whitmill jr. - drums
&pm - 10 pm
Michael Palma Jazz Live @ the Twilite Lounge Dallas, TX
The Michael Palma new Quartet with Jeremy Sinclair featuring a guest singer Alex Blair!
No Cover be there!!!
Michael Palma Group at the Freeman Cajun Cafe Dallas, TX
The Michael Palma Group featuring Alex Blair on Vocals
AT the Freeman Cafe in Deep Ellum Dallas, TX 7-10
The Michael Palma New Quartet live at 27 in Deep Ellum
Michael Palma returns to his new favorite venue 27 in Deep Ellum from 10pm until 1 am
The Michael Palma New Quartet Live at the Freeman Cajun Cafe in Deep Ellum
the MP Quartet at the FREEMAN CAFE in Deep ELLUM 7-10pm
CD RELEASE PARTY @ THE CROWN AND HARP WITH MICHAEL PALMA
The Michael Palma New Quartet kicks off their CD release parties in April at the Crown and Harp on Greenville Ave. $5 dollar cover and CD's ARE 4 SALE!!!!!
10 pm - 1am with the best bartenders around!
CD RELEASE PARTY AT TWILITE LOUNGE WITH MICHAEL PALMA
Michael Palma New Quartet CD Release at Twilite lounge! NO COVER CDS FOR SALE
10pm-1 am
JEREMY SINCLAIR GROUP Ft. MICHAEL PALMA AT TWILITE LOUNGE
JEREMY AND MICHAEL BRING YOU THE BEST OF JAZZ CLASSICS!
CDS FOR SALE 10- 1 am
Michael Palma New Quartet at Steinway Hall
Live at Steinway Hall on Central Expressay, the Michael Palma New Quartet will be celebrating thhe release of their debut cd broken roses! CDS FOR SALE!
Michael Palma CD release 420 party at Absinthe Lounge
420 party on south side on lamar at the ABSINTHE LOUNGE NO COVER and CDS ARE FOR SALE!!!!!!!! 830 to 1230 no cover!!
MP Quartet CD Release at Stoney's wine Lounge
Come to Stoney's Wine lounge at 8 PM to celebrate another CD release party with Michael and the band! CDs for sale only $10!!!!!!! show goes until 1015
St Paul church next to booker t washington high school
Come to a great listening venue for a cd Release Party at the church right across the street from the arts magnet high school. CD"S for $10 only!!
CD RELEASE at 27 in DEEP ELLUM
MP Quartet CD Release at 27 in Deep ELLUM! CDS for 10 dollars! 10- 1am!
DON't MISS THESE APRIL SHOWS THEY ARE ALL CD RELEASE SHOWS!!!!!!!
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Quotes from some great players about Michael Palma:
“Michael's playing keeps me interested in the performance--spellbound, at times--from the first note to the last. There's never a moment I'm not thinking "wow" on all levels. This is jazz for adults only.” - Hal Crook (Jazz trombone legend, Berklee College of Music Professor)
"Michael Palma is a very skilled and musically deep pianist and improvisor. His stream of consciousness in the unfolding of linear ideas is truly remarkable! His solos are always interesting to listen to as he develops ideas and makes all of the features of the harmony crystal clear! I am proud to know this young man and see a great future for him as a professional player!" – Dan Haerle (Jazz Pianist, Regents Professor Emeritus in Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas, Author of the Jazz Sound, the Jazz Language, and Scales for Jazz Improvisation)
“Michael Palma is an extremely talented pianist whose playing is rich with tradition as well as refreshingly new perspectives that are always swinging.” - Ralph Peterson Jr. (Jazz drumming legend, Berklee College of Music Professor)
To say Michael Palma is an accomplished pianist is a gross understatement. I've been watching, hearing about, or playing alongside Michael Palma since he was in high school. It was no surprise to any of the local musicians that he was an immediately sought after pianist across the country by well known artists over twice his age right after graduating high school. I've played with Michael in concerts, festivals, clubs, etc... and he has never failed to astound both the musicians with which he shares the stage or the audiences for which we perform. One reason Michael continues to succeed in the hearts of listeners is primarily because of one reason: authenticity. It's one thing for an accomplished musician to have unbounded techniques and training.... but it's quite another for such an accomplished musician to use these techniques with 'authenticity', the ability to convince the audience that what they are hearing is truly straight from the musician's soul. Michael Palma exudes authenticity with every note he plays, and anyone who sees and hears him perform will realize this.
Jeff Plant - composer/musician