“Micic is bringing an intriguing new perspective to the jazz guitar.”   LA TIMES

Rale Micic (pron. Rah-Leh Mee-chee-ch) is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed jazz guitarists to emerge from Serbia. Audiences throughout the world have been captivated by Micic’s mesmerizing music, exploring interaction between his Serbian musical roots and his extensive knowledge of jazz. Born in Belgrade, Serbia and living In New York City for nearly two decades, Rale Micic performed and recorded with some of today’s most regarded jazz artist including Tom Harrell, Don Friedman, Gregory Hutchinson, Eric Alexander, Scott Colley, Steve LaSpina, Nasheet Waits, John Abercrombie, and many more. On his lastest album as a leader, entitled Night Music (Whaling City Sound) , Rale looks closer to home for his inspiration. It features all new music, a modern day re-imaging of Bela Bartok’s idea of night music and what it would sound like in the city today. Rale Micic plays Sadowsky guitars and D’Addario strings.

Rale is CTA Records recording artist and has been featured in numerous publications including Downbeat, JazzTimes, LA Times, San Diego Tribune, Boston Globe, etc. He has performed at prominent jazz clubs and music festivals in US and Europe including Catalina Jazz Club, Blues Alley, Village Vanguard, Scullers Jazz Club, Dizzy’s, San Jose Jazz Festival, Hartford International Jazz Festival, etc.

Rale Micic, guitar
Marcus McLaurine, bass
Davis Whitfield, piano
EJ Strickland, drums
Greg Wall, saxophones