MIKE PRIGODICH

Mike Prigodich and his band MPEG create some of the best original jazz fusion being played anywhere in the world!

press releases

radio highlights

WXRT Jazz Transfusion -- featured on CBS Radio WXRT (93 XRT)
"Best of 2012" Playlist Jazz Transfusion show in Chicago hosted by Barry Winograd
The Wizard of Odd by Mike Prigodich ("A Stitch In Time")

television highlights

OPB Oregon Art Beat -- featured on 2011 show produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting

what people are saying

"Wonderful. Beautiful. Really great. Wow, Mike. Great writing, man." -- Chick Corea

"I knew this guy was up to something; what a great disc! Beautifully written and played with passion and intensity by an excellent band. This is one of those CDs that you want to hear again as soon as it's finished. Bravo Mike!" -- George Whitty (Brecker Brothers)

"Watch out for this guy! Mike is terribly brave, adventurous, playful, and adept. As his compositions and playing demonstrate, Mr. Prigodich is a rising talent following his creative muse fearlessly to wherever it takes him." -- David Goldblatt (Tribal Tech)

"Way cool! Great band too! You play great man."  -- Steve Lukather (Toto, Michael Jackson)

"Very cool Mike!! Love the bridge and the keyboard solo. You can definitely play!!" -- Steve Porcaro (Toto, Michael Jackson)

"Fantastic work by all! Great writing and playing. Well done! Great sounds too." -- Todd Sucherman (Styx)

"Sounds killing, man! I love your music." -- Mike Pope (Chick Corea, Al Di Meola)

"This band is top shelf; they were super tight and super exciting." -- George Colligan (Jack DeJohnette, Lenny White)

"I definitely hear a Chick influence in your playing and writing. I'm flattered that you cite me as an influence." -- Andy Milne (Dapp Theory)

album reviews

All About Jazz -- "Prigodich is an excellent keyboardist, but it's his writing that really stands out. There is a liveliness and emotional connection to much of this music that makes it immediately endearing. His band is tight and funky, with an ability to groove that puts many better-known fusion outfits to shame."

Audiophile Audition -- "What do Chick Corea and Spinal Tap have in common? That would be Portland keyboardist Mike Prigodich."

No Treble -- ‎"The album’s intriguing melodies, odd time signatures, and ear-bending harmonies make it a stand-out album in the world of fusion."

The Virginian-Pilot -- "11 musically adventurous/challenging tracks that are, at times, mind-boggling in their intensity."

Inside MusiCast Album Of The Day on Monday, June 13, 2011 -- "A tour de force that would certainly get the respect of Prigodich’s muse Chick Corea. In the tradition of The Yellowjackets, The Brecker Brothers, Hiromi and others, the 11 tracks on A STITCH IN TIME cover a vast fusion landscape of complex proportions that’ll have you wondering how an artist like Mike Prigodich could ever consider sitting on the sidelines. The entire project is an incredibly satisfying ride."

All About Jazz -- "Prigodich speaks a musical language all his own, one born of a voice that elevates his instrument far beyond its realm into one where mystery and magic meet."

Sea Of Tranquility -- "Prigodich infuses every second of his debut album [with] style, grace, and wonderful musicality. [His] affirmation for life comes through with every note, and the album feels like a celebration of music."

The Urban Flux -- "This is what great music and musicianship is all about."

Music Life and Times -- "Listen for the precision of the compositions, for the cohesion of the band and for the sheer enjoyment of smoking Jazz. It is impossible to get enough of these guys."

concert reviews

JazzTimes -- "Mike offers melodic breadth with very defined piano craft. He is an astonishing musician and a brilliant composer. His original works are studies in precision. They are demanding and they require the very best of musicians to perform them. He has gathered the best of the best and the results are scintillating."

Jazz Truth

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