Michael Sarian is a Canadian born musician and composer whose work has been heard throughout the United States, South America and Europe. Introduced to music at an early age, Michael began playing the piano at the age of six, was handed his first trumpet at 13, and was touring the United Kingdom by age 18. As a young adult in Buenos Aires, he studied with many of the best musicians in Argentina, including Juan “Pollo” Raffo and Juan Cruz de Urquiza, performed professionally with several groups, playing genres that ranged from tango to disco, and could even be seen onstage at the Teatro Colón, playing in what is considered to be one of the five best concert venues in the world.
 
As he grew older, Michael’s passion for developing new work drew him towards education, and by the age of 23, in addition to continuing to perform, he became a full-time music teacher at one of the top international schools in Argentina.
 
Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in composition from Muhlenberg College, where he studied with Charles Fambrough, Gary Rismiller and Douglas Ovens. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Jazz Performance at New York University, studying with great musicians such as Laurie Frink, Alan Ferber, Ralph Alessi and Mike Rodriguez. During his limited time in New York City, he has already played and recorded with musicians such as Joe Lovano, Mike Richmond and Lenny Picket, in venues throughout the city, including the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club.