Michael Somma spent six months in the Bogey Blues Studio with Co-Producer Dennis Jones recording some of his best work ever. The end result was 12 Brand New Tracks that best represent a LIVE Michael Somma performance!

Michael is joined by Walter Hurd on Vocals and Tom Kirk on Saxophone. The Mystery Montey Band provided the backing arrangements. The CD is a mixture of Smooth Jazz, Electric Blues, Ballads and Latin tunes.

“Michael Somma with a Keen Musical insight will find his way to the Top of the Contemporary Jazz Stage in the near future, Soul Relaxation is full of fantastic improvisational shrewdness, Oft-times biting Guitar tone!”

JaBeaux, Creative Director
Electric Rooster Entertainment
World Wide Radio Personality
KAFM – High Stream on at www.kafmradio.org

Listen below to a sampling of the tracks from Soul Relaxation:

Summer Sky
Jalapeno
Soul Relaxation
Moondance
Spanish Eyes
DJ’s Blues Exchange
Under The Covers
Georgia
So Cool
Have I Told Your Lately
Bogey’s Blues
Europa

The big day, friends, family and the joining of two people in marriage. You want this day to be PERFECT.

Choosing who will provide your music on this day is a big step towards a successful wedding.

The overall approach to selecting your “Master of Ceremonies” to provide the right music for the ceremony, cocktail reception and dinner/dancing is a very important process and decision.

Michael Somma has been entertaining at weddings for the past 20 years. During your consultations with Michael, every facet of the music will be planned and approved by the Bride and Groom so the best musical decisions will be made for your wedding day.

Michael provides a unique product. He is not just a professional DJ but a true entertainer. You choices will include live “New Age” guitar at the pre-ceremony, “Cool Jazz” at the cocktail reception and “Smooth Jazz” and “Soft Rock Hits” during the dinner hour. You will be able to select two of these choices for “live” guitar!

When the time is right for the dancing to begin, Michael turns his smooth guitar into a pulsing DJ dancing machine playing great dance music that will motivate the crowd to “get their groove on” and dance!

With thousands of songs to choose from, your guests of all ages will dance all night long!

The bride and groom will select the music for the father/daughter dance, the first dance, cutting the cake, garter, and other traditional events planned at your wedding.

All music will be choreographed and agreed to during our consultation meetings.

Make your decision to select a true music professional! One with extensive experience and references in the entertainment and wedding industry.

SOMMA’S JAZZ & DJ COMPANY WAS VOTED “BEST OF WEDDINGS” BY WWW.THEKNOT.COM FOR 2010!

CONTACT MICHAEL SOMMA TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR WEDDING DATE !

Choosing a DJ /EMCEE for your wedding reception or private party is one of the most important decisions you will have to make to ensure your wedding day or event is a success.

Michael Somma is a full time musician and DJ and takes his work seriously. This is a once in a lifetime event where you bring family and friends of all ages together and you want to be sure everyone has a wonderful and memorable time.

Emcee/ Master Of Ceremonies
On your wedding day Michael Somma will act as the Master of Ceremonies/Event Coordinator ensuring that your wedding reception runs smoothly from the Cocktail Hour and the Grand Entrance all the way through to the Last Dance.

Somma’s Jazz & DJ Company is trained to be a master music planner. Michael will create a strategic musical plan to complement every moment – from introductions and specialty dances to cake cutting and high-energy dancing. Whether your favorite songs are Top-40, Motown, Country, Rock, Oldies, Swing, Big Band, Jazz, Hip-Hop or a combination of many genres, Michael Somma will mix the right tunes from each style to create wedding music that turns passive listeners into active party participants! He truly understands the “Art Of The Party” and knows that the flow and when you play a certain song is as important as what song is chosen to create the moment.

From dipping on the dance floor and dancing in the aisles to romantic interludes, your guests will connect with songs you’ve planned and tunes your DJ instinctively chooses. You’ll be able to enjoy your day and have a wedding celebration that will leave you and your guests absolutely breathless!

Live music is the key to any successful event. It adds an ambiance and an element of style. Michael has been playing the guitar for 45 years, and playing “Live” for over 40 years. His favorite part of performing is “people”, and how they respond to his beautiful live music. It remains his driving inspiration to continue playing his guitar.

Michael uses only the finest in professional equipment.He owns 12 guitars and will bring whichever instruments best suit your event. Whether it is a Jazz Box, Acoustic, Classical, Slide or (his favorite) The Gibson 335, his instruments are a critical part of his sound. He uses a Bose L1 Personal Amplification System which is top-of-the-line for clear, concise and accurate sound reproduction.

You are probably asking yourself “How does one musician make all this happen?”

Michael’s live guitar playing is supplemented with digital rhythm and backing tracks to produce the clear sound of an entire band.

These tracks are carefully selected and cover a wide spectrum of music.

The most popular are “Smooth Jazz”, “Bossa Nova”, “Latin”, “Blues”, “Traditional Jazz”, “Soft Rock Favorites”.

In addition Michael has an excellent assortment of original jazz fusion music. He utilizes selections from Carlos Santana, Larry Carlton, George Benson, Eric Clapton, The Eagles and Wes Montgomery.

Over the course of the evening, Michael will “read the room” and play what he believes your guests will enjoy! Michael has been performing live at Anthem Golf & Country Club on a regular basis for the past 4 years. In season, he performs on Thursday evenings at the Persimmon Bar & Grille during Pasta and Vino dinner.

The songs on this page include tracks Michael recorded on Soul Relaxation as well as his first solo CD,  Fine Guitar Wine.

In addition, tracks from the days Michael played lead guitar for The Slide Kings and The Blues Fuse are presented here for you to enjoy.

Finally, Michael has included the most popular “Pre-Recorded” songs used today for Wedding Preludes, Processional, Ceremony and Postlude music.

TRACKS FROM SOUL RELAXATION

TRACKS FROM THE BLUES FUSE (Michael Somma on Lead Guitar)

TRACKS FROM THE SLIDE KINGS (Michael Somma on Lead Guitar)

CURRENT SMOOTH JAZZ FAVORITES (Michael Somma on Lead Guitar)

WEDDING FAVORITES

Many other selections (live and pre-recorded) are available!

Every Thursday night… Pasta and Vino… in the Persimmon Lounge… Be there or be square.

Every Friday night… Happy Hour… on the Ironwood patio… Be there or be square.

Note: Anthem Country Club is a Private Club and Restaurant. Reservations required.

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