Mick Rossi has had a burgeoning career spanning decades, genres and artists. We attempt in an hour to cover some decent ground on that amazing career, including Mick’s work with Philip Glass, The Philip Glass Ensemble, Paul Simon, Carly Simon and Hall & Oates to name just a few.

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Mick’s recent and (8th or 9th) tour with Paul Simon

Mick in action in 2025 with Paul Simon – The Sacred Harp

Mick in action with Paul Simon – Wristband

Recent work with the Philip Glass and the Philip Glass Ensemble – Floe (Glassworks)

Mick with the Philip Glass Ensemble in 2024 – The Grid

The late and great Dennis Sandole

Touring with Angela Bofill

Being approached to play with Philip Glass

Philip Glass – La Belle et la Bête

Michael Riesman

Mick’s keyboard rig with The Philip Glass Ensemble

Philip Glass – Orion

Philip Glass & Leonard Cohen – Book of Longing

On playing Philip Glass’ Music in 12 Parts

On conducting a Philip Glass Ensemble show with a couple of hours notice

On recording with, and joining, Paul Simon’s band

Mick in action with Paul Simon on Cool, Cool River

Mick’s keyboard rig with Paul Simon

New York’s The Knitting Factory

Mick’s prolific solo output including 160 (and why it should have been titled something different)

Mick Rossi’s Anti-Matter Live at Barbes

Mick with Caleb Wheeler Curtis – Runt

Desert Island Discs: Facing You – Keith Jarrett, Symphonies Nos 1-15 – Shostakovich, Self-Titled – Led Zeppelin, Music for Strings, Percussion & Celesta, Five Pieces for Orchestra – Webern

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