Michael Ripoll Bio

Growing up in New York and Miami with his infludential Cuban heritage. Michael is
Positively one of the most gifted and versatile young guitarists on the horizon. His
Technique and style encompass everything from, melodic Jazz phrasing, fiery
Flamenco and passionate Latin chops, greasy Funk grooves, gut-bucket Bluesy
soul, untamed Rock fury, and everything else in between, while possessing the 
innate ability to speak, sing, cry, and essentially communicate any and every emotion to
the listener.
Michael has performed and/or recorded with a dynamic range of artist, including: India
Arie, Michelle Williams ( Destiny´s Child ), Cliff Richards, KC & JoJo , The Temptations,
Take 6, Yolanda Adams, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans , Stacie Orrico, Michael W Smith,
Jaci Velasquez, Mercy Me , Nicholas Payton, Plus One, Kelly Price, Peter White, DC
Talk, Norman Brown, Boney James, Wayman Tisdale, Nicholas Shay, Kim Burell, Out
Of Eden, Avalon, Rick Braun, Marc Antoine, & Natalie Grant, Michael´s main artist
Residence has been with six-time Grammy nominated Smooth Jazz saxophonist Kirk
Whalum.