Mike Whitman

Mike Whitman is a Grammy Award winning musician with over 30 years of experience in the entertainment business.  He graduated from Cal State University of Long Beach in 1980 with a B.A. in Music.  Mike is one of the best woodwind players in Southern California and over the years has gathered many notable credits such as the one’s listed below.   

Notable Credits

• Grammy winner for performance on Poncho Sanchez’ “Latin Soul” CD (Best Latin Jazz Category) 1999.
• Performed at the 68th, 69th  and 70th Academy Awards. 
• Performed at the 1999 Grammy Awards and the 1998 Golden Globe Awards.
• Has played lead alto saxophone for the Jack Sheldon Orchestra since 1993.
• Performed for Queen Elizabeth during her tour of Southern California in 1982.
• Was a member of Stan Kenton’s last orchestra in 1979. 
• Performed as featured soloist with Sarah Vaughan, The Pacific Symphony, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Nancy Wilson, Lou Rawls, The Temptations, The Four Tops and The Spinners.         

Live Performances With:

Vanessa Williams, Glen Frey, Huey Lewis, Michael Bolton, Joe Williams, Sammy Davis Jr., Michel Le Grande, Diane Schur, Arturo Sandoval, Kenny G, Johnny Mathis, Melissa Manchester, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Glen Campbell and many others.   

Performances At:

• Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner’s 50th birthday parties.
• Don Rickles 80th birthday party.
• Merv Griffin’s 80th and 81st birthday parties.
• Frank Sinatra’s home in Palm Springs for his 65th birthday party.

Contact Information:

Office Phone: 949.643..8634
Email: mwhitman@hornblower.com