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A first-generation Canadian of Caribbean/West Indian descent, Mike Manny was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He was immersed in the world of music at the tender age of 4 years old with the Humber College – Music Education for Children Program. He continued his music training throughout high school at the Etobicoke School of the Arts, post-secondary education at Humber College, and eventually, graduate studies at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in New York City. After studying in NYC, Mike returned to Toronto where he freelanced throughout Southern Ontario performing in various jazz settings and local Salsa bands. After starting his military career in the Artillery Reserves, Mike transferred to the Regular Force as a full-time musician, where as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, he has traveled the world performing music.

No longer with the music trade, Mike currently resides in Ottawa working in Information Management at the National Defence Headquarters. In addition to his military career, Mike is a freelance musician in Ottawa and surrounding areas where he performs with many groups. Created during the pandemic through virtual performances, Mike co-leads the jazz quartet THERMO, which recently released their first recording “Birdlike”, with a second recording to be released in 2024. Mike is also an avid private pilot, and volunteers his time with the youth of a local Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron where he teaches the cadets proper drill, dress, and deportment. Additionally, he is the administrator of the squadron’s Power Familiarization Program where he takes cadets flying in order to encourage an interest in aviation, and hopefully inspire them to pursue their own careers in aviation. For further information and upcoming performances, check out Mike’s official website at: www.mikemanny.com

Mike will be joined on stage with Chris Pond (bass) and Scott Latham (drums)