Having made Philly his home since 1982, Philadelphia has claimed this bassist, composer, and arranger from Bronx, NY, Mike Boone. From the classical bass classrooms of the renowned Eastman School of Music to going on the road with dancer and actor Ben Vereen, Mike’s professional career was launched. Mike’s music has been influenced by his Uncle, Rocky White - Duke Ellington’s last drummer - Ron Carter, Paul Chambers, and Miles Davis. This exceptional bassist worked with the late Shirley Scott and currently can be seen regularly in Philly, at Ortlieb’s Jam Sessions on Tuesday and Sunday nights. His talents as a performer, writer and arranger are reflected in his two self-produced CDs entitled: Better Late than Never and Old Head.