Michael Wimberly

A classically trained percussionist and composer, Michael Wimberly holds both a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Music from the exclusive Baldwin Wallace Conservatory, and a Masters Degree in Music from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. But it is his study of West African percussion that makes his compositions most unique and sets both audiences and critics on fire.
He has recorded, performed and toured with many jazz artists such as, Charles Gayle, Jean Paul Bourelly, William Parker, Steve Coleman's 5 Elements, David Murray Octet, Teramasa Hino Quartet, Onaje Allen Gumbs, New Music Pioneer Paul Winter Consort, John McDowell and Mama Tongue, Funk Legends George Clinton and the Parliment Funkedelics, The Boys Choir of Harlem, Berlin's Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra, Vienna's Tonkuntsler Symphony Orchestra, Yakima Chamber Orchestra, Rock Icons Vernon Reid, Henry Rollins, Blondie, Mickey Hart and R&B sensations D'Angelo and Angie Stone. and The National Song and Dance Company of Mozambique.
Michael's compositions appear in such luminary dance companies as Urban Bush Women, Joffrey Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Philadanco, Forces of Nature, Ailey II, Complexions, Ballet Noir, Alpha Omega, Purelements. His work has been heard in several New York City Off-Broadway Theaters including: The Public Theater, Cherry Lane Theater, The Women's Project, Ensemble Studio Theater, The Greenwich House Theater, The Harvey 651 @ BAM and Lincoln Center Performing Arts Center.