Mike Janzen (Jazz Pianist)

“Clearly, Mike is one to watch in Canada's music
sphere.” - Terry McElligott - JazzFM 91

“What’s enthralling is Janzen’s writing, woven with wit and inventiveness, and his playing’s sheer exuberance.” - Geoff Chapman

“ His is a rare and infectious gift.” - Steve Bell (Juno award winner)

“ …the best kind of unpredictable…” - Josh Grossman (Artistic Director, Downtown Toronto Jazz Festival)

“…contagious…” - Catherine Warrener / Steeped In Music

“…endearing..” - Toronto Star / - J.T.

“…a fiery player…” - Moreen Murray / Jazz 91.1 Blog

“ Pianist Mike Janzen doesn’t play by the jazz handbook – instead he extends his hands and aspirations across the whole of the piano pounding out stride rhythms, minature Broadway scores, a bit of blues and New Orleans bounce. From a simple triad to a super embellish harmony Janzen pays respect to music in its completeness. His improvisational passages surge with imagination and clarity. It’s always the touch that connects. Janzen is well schooled in the details – lightness and preciseness are always in play.” - Bill King / jazz pianist

“Every tune is a winner…” - Ori Dagan / Wholenote magazine

“This story is only getting started” - Moreen Murray / Jazz 91.1 Blog


“Mike’s extraordinary improvisational intuition and skill sets songs ablaze with virtuosity” – Steve Bell (Juno award winner)

-“…great grooves, a funky, gospelly undercurrent, and great fun…” Josh Grossman (Artistic Director, Downtown Toronto Jazz Festival)