Renowned recording and touring artist, bassist, and composer of the worldwide smash hit “Daybreak” featured in the hit NBC show Community. New single “Mama Smiles” is out now on all digital music platforms.
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“Mama Smiles” (single) OUT NOW!
“Man, you sound like another James Jamerson!”
“Michael Haggins has a special brand of Smooth Funk!”
UPCOMING LIVE DATES
Live music is back and we look forward to playing for you soon!
2024 Dates and events will be posted here as they are confirmed.
Feb. 8th Black History Month “FREE Community Event” 630pm-830pm
Charles S. Farnsworth Park
568 Mount Curve Ave,Altadena CA 91001
Feb. 18th Downtown Disney LIVE! MAIN STAGE 630Pm,730pm,830pm,930pm.
1545 Disneyland Dr,Anaheim CA 92802
Mar. 2nd Fontana Jazz Festival “A Black History Celebration”
Free Admission 3pm-7pm
Miller Park Amphitheater
17002 Arrow Blvd, Fontana CA 92335
June. 7th Downtown Disney LIVE! MAIN STAGE 630Pm,730pm,830pm,930pm.
1545 Disneyland Dr,Anaheim CA 92802
June. 9th Downtown Disney LIVE! MAIN STAGE 630Pm,730pm,830pm,930pm.
1545 Disneyland Dr,Anaheim CA 92802
July. 7th Shoreline Village Harbor Summer Concerts Series 1pm-5pm.
429 Shoreline Village Drive Long Beach CA 90802
August. 25th Shoreline Village Harbor Summer Concerts Series 1pm-5pm.
429 Shoreline Village Drive Long Beach CA 90802
PAST PERFORMANCES INCLUDE THE LONG BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL, Spaghettini, the Levitt Pavilion, Pasadena Summer Concert Series, and the Playboy Jazz Festival’s Community Event Series!
THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL HAGGINS
Michael Haggins has established himself as a true icon in the smooth jazz community over the course of a multi- decade career.His contributions to the genre have an enduring impression, inspiring generations of musicians and enthralling listeners around the world.Michael’s music has a distinctive and alluring sound that is definitely his own.
“DARE TO DREAM” - album
Featuring guests Adam Hawley, Jimmy Roberts, Lew Laing, J.Michael O’Neal, Andre Frappier, and Dee & Brittani Cole.
“TRAFFIC” - ALBUM
Featuring guests Jimmy Roberts, Lew Laing, Darrell Crooks, Gary Stanionis, and Makeda Francisco.
“DAYBREAK” - ALBUM
Featuring guests Jimmy Roberts, Mike Miller, Robert Martin, Andrea Miller, Stephen Boyd, and Ron Kransinski.
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Signed CD’s and sheet music are available in Michael’s store.
YOU’VE HEARD MICHAEL HAGGINS!
Michael’s original compositions appear in many popular TV shows and theatrical releases.
His song “Daybreak” (the title track to the album) has been featured many times on the
NBC hit series Community and elsewhere and has nearly 2.5 MILLION streams on Spotify .
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A SPECIAL BRAND OF SMOOTH FUNK
Born February 12th in Pasadena California, Michael Haggins began his musical journey at the tender age of eight-years-old. He studied music while attending Cal-State-University Long Beach and for more than 10 years he worked as a Video Editor for CBS Television Network in Hollywood California. He also spent his evenings performing in jazz clubs.
Today Michael is a full-time performing and recording artist. He gained musical inspiration from his uncle Al Duncan, a first call session drummer for the Stax, Vee-Jay, and Chess record labels in Chicago in the 1950’s and 1960's. Al was later supplanted by Maurice White the co-founder of Earth Wind & Fire.
Michael has since developed his own unique sound & style. The Los Angeles Times has referred to his sound as being “a special brand of smooth funk”. To date Michael has written and produced three albums (Daybreak, Traffic, and Dare to Dream) and a new 2022 single titled "Gift to The World" - all original music. Michael's music has been most added on Billboard charts under the smooth jazz category and also a Top Ten CD pick in Smooth Jazz News Magazine.
The music of Michael Haggins continues to receive song placements in smooth jazz radio, motion pictures, and television sitcoms. Most notably the NBC Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The tonight show house band Questlove & The Roots have performed live covers of Michael's song Daybreak on several episodes. Daybreak is also featured in the NBC Grammy award-winning sitcom "Community" that is currently streaming on Hulu & Netflix.
BOOKING + CONTACT
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