Acknowledged in Jazz Times as, “A versatile, forwarding looking and accomplished performer” Michael began his professional career playing Latin Tropical music in Chicago’s inner city at age fifteen. Reviews in regards to the various facets of his jazz bass playing have been published in Cadence, Pulse, Jazz USA, Jazz Review, Jazz Word, Jazz Weekly, AMG, New City, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, The Wire, Jazz at a Glance, Beyond Coltrane, Chicago Reader, All About Jazz, Progression Magazine, and live performances of Michael have been aired on BET, 190 North and local cable.