Michele Rosewoman

Michele Rosewoman (born March 19, 1953) is an American jazz pianist who leads the big band New Yor-Uba. She has worked with Baikida Carroll, Julius Hemphill, Julian Priester, Oliver Lake, Billy Bang, Freddie Waits, Rufus Reid, Billy Hart, Reggie Workman, Celia Cruz, Chocolate Armenteros, and Paquito D'Rivera.

Early years Rosewoman was born in Oakland, California, United States,

Discography As leader The Source (Soul Note, 1984) – quartet with Baikida Carroll, Roberto Miranda and Pheeroan akLaff Occasion to Rise (Evidence, 1993) – trio with Rufus Reid and Ralph Peterson Spirit (Blue Note, 1996) – trio with Kenny Davis and Gene Jackson

As a member Quintessence Quintessence (Enja, 1987), with Greg Osby, Steve Coleman, Lonnie Plaxico and Cecil Brooks III Contrast High (Enja, 1988), Gary Thomas replaces Steve Coleman Harvest (Enja, 1993), Gary Thomas, Steve Wilson, Kenny Davis and Gene Jackson Guardians of the Light (Enja, 2000), Craig Handy replaces Gary Thomas The In Side Out (Advance Dance Disques, 2006), Miguel Zenón, Mark Shim, David Fiuczynski, Brad Jones, Derrek Phillips and Pedro Pablo Martinez

New Yor-Uba New Yor-Uba, 30 Years: A Musical Celebration of Cuba in America (Advance Dance Disques, 2013) Hallowed (Advance Dance Disques, 2019)

As sideman Billy Bang, Rainbow Gladiator (Soul Note, 1981) Oliver Lake, Otherside (Gramavision, 1988) Andy Laster, Hippo Stomp (Sound Aspects, 1989) Greg Osby, Greg Osby and Sound Theatre (JMT, 1987) Ralph Peterson, Art (Blue Note, 1993)