Overview
Mike Malone offers a wide variety of small group jazz for receptions including trios, quartets and quintets along with a full 16 piece jazz orchestra available for dances. Malone has toured internationally with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Ray Brown Jr., and Five By Design. After completing work in Europe, he has returned back to the Fox Valley area to perform with the amazing musicians based locally. Additionally, Malone, also works with pop/variety bands great for weddings!
In addition to groups he performs in, Mike also represents a large array of bands ranging from solo acts, jazz groups, and large reception bands.
Reviews
16 reviews
Ben H.
January 22, 2024Fantastic Holiday Atmosphere with Malone Music!
We recently had the pleasure of hiring Malone Music for our holiday party, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The three-person jazz band brought an incredible ambiance to our event that elevated the entire atmosphere.
Malone Music's performance was outstanding, and their ability to seamlessly blend jazz with holiday tunes created the perfect festive mood. The musicians demonstrated exceptional skill and talent, captivating everyone at the party with their engaging and melodic tunes.
Our guests were thoroughly impressed with the variety of music played, and Malone Music's ability to cater to both jazz enthusiasts and holiday music lovers was truly commendable. The trio's performance added a unique and delightful touch to our celebration, making it a memorable experience for everyone in attendance.
Not only did Malone Music deliver exceptional musical talent, but they also brought a level of professionalism that made the entire process easy and stress-free for us as hosts. Their communication leading up to the event was prompt and thorough, ensuring that everything ran smoothly on the day of the party.
If you're looking to enhance your event with top-notch musical entertainment, Malone Music is the way to go. We highly recommend them for their incredible performance, versatility, and ability to create a wonderful atmosphere. Our holiday party wouldn't have been the same without them, and we're grateful for the joy they brought to our celebration.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Malone Music
Thanks Ben, we hope to perform for you all again!
Delanie B.
August 26, 2023Phenomenal!
Everyone was raving about the band, they did an amazing job!
Hired as: Cover Band
Jenna W.
July 23, 2023The Pocket Kings Rule!
We hired them to play our wedding reception and they were the life of the party! They were very easy to work with and they were extremely communicative. I don’t know if they can do this for every couple, but they did learn and play a new song, not on their track list, for our first dance. They were super high energy and really fun. They’re extremely talented musicians and we had several guests tell us how much they liked the band. I would highly recommend booking them and if I had another event that required a band, they would be the first ones I reach out to.
Hired as: Party Band, Soul Band
Malone Music
Thanks so much Jenna! You and your husband were an absolute pleasure to work with and your entire party was a memorable one for us. Glad we could work with you.
Trisha C.
August 27, 2022Sooooooo good!!
Multi-generation crowd and these guys delivered. We heard "this band is fantastic" from all in attendance. Thank you!!
Hired as: Cover Band
Jeff G.
January 4, 2022What a great event!
We loved the entertainment at our company party. It was a great surprise to the team! Mike and the rest of the band was awesome!
Hired as: Big Band
Malone Music
Thanks Jeff, we had a blast playing for you and hope to work with you again! Nice dance moves by the way...
Booking information
Price range: $200 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 400 minutes
What to expect
I provide a multitude of ensembles, many of which I perform in. I additionally arrange musicians and groups that I do not directly perform with, but manage or coordinate with for special events. I love to learn as much about your event as I can and then piece together the perfect ensemble for whatever is needed. I'm happy to communicate as much or as little as needed to make an event go smoothly!
About
Mike Malone is a skilled percussionist originally from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire where he studied music. During his time in Eau Claire, he performed with the Grammy nominated and Downbeat award winning, Jazz Ensemble I. As a part of multiple projects, Malone has worked with a long list of prominent and established artists from the Twin Cities, Chippewa Valley, and Fox Valley. With these groups he has performed across the Midwest and has been a featured performer in the Twin Cities Jazz Society’s Young Artists Series.
In 2013, Malone was invited to tour internationally with the Glenn Miller Orchestra performing for crowds ranging from hundreds to thousands nightly. Malone has continued touring with other groups like vocal jazz quintet, Five By Design and Ray Brown Jr. (son of Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Brown). Malone has also performed with Geoff Keezer, John Pattitucci, Randy Brecker, Byron Stipling, Wycliffe Gordon, Andy Martin, Eric Marienthal, among other musicians.
Currently Malone resides in Northeastern Wisconsin where he is an active freelance musician, teacher, composer and clinician. He manages a private teaching studio and leads his own jazz groups in addition to working with area groups. His compositions are featured on his debut album, “Overalls & Airplanes” which was released in April of 2013. He can also be heard on a number of albums including releases on Dazzle Records (Denver, CO) and Tantara Productions (Chicago, IL). Malone is a performing artist for Bosphorus Cymbals.
Additional booking notes
I try to keep everything as minimal as possible. As long as there's power we can make it work! I never add in fees for travel, lodging, food, sound/lights, etc. Everything is always included with the quoted price.
Past booked events
January 2024
06
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Madison, WI
December 2023
31
Sunday
New Year's Party
8:00pm - 2:00am (Mon)
•
Wausau, WI
30
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
5:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Menasha, WI
August 2023
19
Saturday
Grand Opening
1:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Oshkosh, WI
August 2022
26
Friday
Teen Birthday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Oshkosh, WI
December 2021
21
Tuesday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Appleton, WI
September 2021
16
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Fond Du Lac, WI
October 2020
03
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
De Pere, WI
November 2018
29
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Janesville, WI
Team
Set list
Any jazz standards from the great american songbook including compositions by Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, etc.
All requests are considered and usually fulfilled with sufficient time notice (more than a week).