Mr. Robert Fazecash, Special Instructor Jazz/Pop Brass; Director, University Jazz Ensemble
Mr. Miles Finlayson, Special Instructor, Jazz/Pop Guitar
Mr. Michael Karloff, Special Instructor, Jazz/Pop Piano
Ms. Shahida Nurullah, Special Instructor, Jazz/Pop Voice
Michael Palazzolo, Special Instructor, Jazz bass
Michael Palazzolo graduated from Wayne State University in 2013 with a degree in Jazz Studies. He has studied with Dan Pliskow, Paul Keller, Mike Karloff, Rodney Whitaker, and Rob Pifot. Michael plays regularly at the Jenuine Cigar Lounge with virtuoso violinist/guitarist/mandolinist Michele Ramo playing primarily traditional Brazilian music called “Choro” on Tuesdays. Mike is a part of the Modern CAP band (a nonet) where he continues to develop his arranging and playing around Detroit in local venues. He plays regularly at the historic Baker’s Keyboard Lounge on Sundays with the fabulous up-and-coming drummer Kayvon Gordon. Michael also plays electric bass in a wedding band where he is exposed to playing top 40 hits pop/rock/country/dance music/funk/disco music. From an early age, Michael was encouraged to play piano and therefore has a piano background too.
