What do you call reality?
Webster’s dictionary defines reality as “the fact or state of being
real or genuine.” Mike Wade’s definition of reality is “to put God first for then my music is blessed, no matter what style, be it classical, gospel, jazz, hip-hop, or go go.” Mike Wade can blow his trumpet in hard bop style, hence his nickname “Shorty Bop”, and he can also play funky grooves that make you want to swing.
Mike Wade began playing trumpet in his pre teen years. While attending the Duke Ellington School of Arts in Washington, D.C., he received a National Symphony Fellowship to study with symphony trumpeters. He attended Howard University for one year before transferring to
Central State University on full scholarship, where he received his bachelor’s in music education. He is no stranger to the titles of producer, composer, arranger, and educator. He is also the founder and leader of the Standard Time Quintet, Mike Wade & The Jazz Mafia, and the Mike Wade Reality Band.
- Fragile/The Blues Interlude6:41
- Broach Approach15:29
- Be Truthful10:17
Events
feel the music
October 2020
*The Mike Wade Quartet
Venue: Caffe Vivace, 975 East McMillan, Cinti., OH 45206
Date: 10/03/20
Set One starts @ 7:30pm & Set Two starts @ 9:30pm
*Mike Wade & The Nasty Nati Brass Band’s Video shooting session!
Location: Paul Brown Stadium & Stadium Bar District in Downtown Cincy
Date: 10/04/20
Time: Noon to 4pm
*Wear your Bengal gear, meet us at the stadium a little before Noon, hang out and be in the VIDEO!
*Mike Wade & The Nasty Nati Brass Band
Venue: The Williams Francis Theatre
Date: 10/10/20
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Food & FULL BAR will be available
*CAMEO @ The Motor City Casino in Detroit