Michael's latest recording, the Michael Musillami Trio's Old Tea (Playscape Recordings), was released in April 2010.
Here's a sample of the media's response so far:
...Michael Musillami has created a program that celebrates life and the healing qualities of the creative process.
- Richard Kamins, Step Tempest
The fact that it's measured and profoundly beautiful is testament to what music can do, and the fact that it's so superbly realized comes down to the fact that this trio is supremely empathetic. In thinking as one, all three players retain their musical identities in a fashion that's nothing short of extraordinary.
- Nic Jones, AllAboutJazz.com
Comfortable in the large territory stretching all the way from hard bop to avant-garde, Musillami is especially effective when surrounded by the kindred spirits in his trio. Drummer George Schuller and bassist Joe Fonda are so tuned in to Musillami's wavelength that when the group really gets going, it functions as a single living organism.
- Ron Netsky, Rochester City Paper
This is surely one of the guitar releases of the year and Musillami is a musician to be reckoned with. Listen to Old Tea and you'll hear why.
- Grego Applegate Edward, Gapplegate.com
Guitarist Michael Musillami, bassist Joe Fonda and drummer George Schuller have long been one of the most tightly knit trios. But on Old Tea, they attain a new level of closeness. Drawing positive emotion and bounding energy from each other at a difficult time, the musicians sidestep sentimentality to deliver a moving and sometimes overpowering celebration of "a beautiful, brilliant kid."
- Lloyd Sachs, DownBeat
...the music channels a variety of rhythms and moods and is consistently engaging...it is a fine tribute, running the gamut of emotions in music from joy to pain in a thoughtful and compassionate manner.
- Tim Niland, Music and More
