NYC Violinist Michi
Overview
MICHI will present the finest possible performance for your event. A conservatory trained musician ( in Japan and New York) MICHI can provide anything from solo violin to chamber music, also small jazz combo.
We work with the client to provide the best possible music for your event.
*Please note: My website is temporarily down.
You can view my performance videos on instagram :
@nyviolinist
For more information or booking, please feel free to message me.
Reviews
71 reviews
Emily Z.
April 27, 2026Michi was nothing but Fantastic!
Michi played for our 3 hour dinner and brought so much life to the space! Her music was upbeat and the perfect underscore for our dinner. She was very communicative leading up to the event. I would strongly recommend Michi for your next event!
Hired as: Violinist
Hailey B.
April 10, 2026Excellent Event Violinist
Michi did an incredible job at our event. She was talented, professional, arrived early to set up, and dressed in theme for our event like we asked. She was easily able to adapt to a new direction on site. Guests loved her. Thank you. Michi!
Hired as: Pop Music, Violinist
Nicole-Rae H.
April 21, 2026Incredible Wedding Violinist – Highly Recommend
I truly cannot recommend her enough. From the very beginning, she was incredibly easy to communicate with responsive, kind, and genuinely invested in making our wedding day special. She made the entire process feel seamless and stress-free, which meant so much during such a busy time.
She went above and beyond by learning not just one, but two songs specifically for our ceremony, including Waltz of the Flowers for my walk down the aisle. She also learned First Date – Blink-182, which was such a fun and meaningful personal touch. That level of care and dedication made everything feel so unique to us.
Hearing her play as I walked down the aisle was absolutely magical, it created such a beautiful, emotional atmosphere that I will remember forever. On the day of the wedding, she arrived early, was completely prepared, and handled everything so professionally, which gave me total peace of mind.
Her talent is truly incredible, and so many of our guests commented on how stunning the violin music was. She didn’t just provide music, she elevated the entire experience.
I’m so grateful she was part of our day, and I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.
Hired as: Violinist
Ender
December 14, 2025Amazing 5 star service.
Michi was absolutely wonderful at the holiday party held at 77 Hudson. Her mesmerizing violin performance created a warm and festive atmosphere that residents truly enjoyed. Her talent and presence added a special touch to the celebration, making it a memorable evening for everyone. Residents received many compliments on her beautiful music, and her performance definitely contributed to the joyful spirit of the event. Highly recommend Michi for any future gatherings!
Hired as: Violinist
Jt M.
August 28, 2025Amazing performer
She was on time an amazing violinist
Hired as: Violinist
Booking information
Price range: $200 -$5000 (solo - small group)
Unions: AFM
About
MICHI FUJI
Jazz violinist
Michi Fuji was born in Toyota City, Aichi Japan and started playing the violin at the age of 3. After graduating from Sugiyama jogakuen Senior High School, she attended Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music and graduated with a Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts and Instrumental Music. After graduation, Michi completed one additional year of Post Undergraduate Studies at Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music majoring in Violin Research. During this period of time, Michi became a member of the Aichi Chamber Orchestra.
In 2008, Michi moved to New York to continue her musical studies at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music where she studied with Junior Mance.
Upon graduating from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, Michi became a permanent member of the Junior Mance Trio and has toured with him extensively throughout the world. Michi is featured on Junior Mance’s latest CD, “ The Three of Us” which was released in 2012. In addition, Michi released her first CD “ Flight No.822 “ in 2008.
Some of the tour dates and venues that Michi Fuji has appeared during the three years as a member of the Junior Mance Trio includes:
a) Venues in New York City and surrounding areas: Kitano, Knickerbocker, Shanghai Jazz, Abyssinian Baptist Church, Saint Peter’s Church, Bethany Baptist Church.
2012
a. Vail Jazz Festival… (Colorado)
b. Marian’s Jazz Room… (Bern Switzerland)
c. Jazz Cat Club… (Ascona Switzerland)
d. The Smithsonian American art Museum… (Washington DC)
e. Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Legacy Concert… (The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music)
f. Nonoichi Big Apple… (Japan)
g. Memphis Sound… (Memphis Tennessee)
2013
a. Hot Jazz… (Israel)
b. Zappa Club… (Tel Aviv)
c. Tel Aviv Museum of Art… (Tel Aviv)
d. Aba Hushi Center… (Haifa)
e. Jerusalem Theater… (Jerusalem)
f. Unitarian Church… (Evanston Illinois)
g. Hamamatsu Jazz Festival… (Japan)
h. Crested Butte… (Colorado)
i. Teatro Manzoni… (Milan Italy)
2014
a. Hamilton College… (Clinton New York)
Music lovers can listen and see Michi Fuji performing in New York City.