Had fun writing this profile of the superb alto saxophonist and bandleader for DownBeat. Listen to Esta Plena on Rhapsody. Watch a clip of Miguel’s band after the jump.
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Lament For A Straight Line 
Great post! When Miguel mentions other young musicians he likes and says “The Smalls Guys”….wouldn’t that be Jason Lindner and Myron Walden….not Jason Moran (as the associated link would indicate)….FWIW.