Meet the Brian Anadon Quintet
Mike Pope
Bassist
Bassist, composer, and educator Mike Pope brings experience on both electric and acoustic bass to the Brian Anadon Quintet, with a career spanning jazz ensembles, international touring, and recording.
The artist
A foundation in music. A voice on bass.
Born in Bowling Green, Ohio, Mike grew up with classical musicians and educators as parents. By fifteen, he was playing bass with the Bowling Green State University Lab Band before continuing his studies at the University of North Texas.
His performance credits include the Chick Corea Elektric Band, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, David Sanborn, and Al Di Meola. His own recordings include The Lay of the Land and Cold Truth, Warm Heart.
Also a pianist and electronics designer, Mike brings a broad perspective to his work. He teaches bass at Berklee College of Music and has contributed to bass electronics developed for Fodera and Trickfish Amplification.
His role in the quintet
Where rhythm and harmony meet.
Mike plays bass in the Brian Anadon Quintet. His role connects the rhythmic drive of the drums with the harmony of guitar and keyboards, anchoring the groove while contributing melodic movement and improvisation.