jazz, hard bop
Mike DiRubbo is a highly acclaimed alto saxophonist, composer, and bandleader hailing from New York. Known for his deep, bold tone and remarkable facility on the instrument, he has become a dynamic force in the modern jazz scene since arriving in New York two decades ago. DiRubbo has collaborated with jazz luminaries like Al Foster and Harold Mabern, and his music often features spirited original compositions and elegant, fiery playing.