Mike grew up in Philadelphia where he took the music scene by storm from an early age.  A graduate of  Philadelphia Academy of Music, Mike  has performed along such great artists as Mariah Carey and has graced the  television stages of Kathy & Regis and the Today and Fox morning news shows.  Mike has been called upon to perform for a host of celebrity clients, including the  Prince of Morocco, Donald Trump, and Joe Torre.  He has and continues to play with house bands  at famous hotels throughout the world.  Mike's flair and unique percussion  accents  add an exciting enhancement to all of the varied styles of music performed by the Avi Maza Orchestra.