​Jazz/blues/funk guitarist Mike Armando who is he?...

Guitarist Mike Armando may not be your everyday household name but has been around for many a year. The question is why have not more people heard of him? He was the guitarist for Screamin' Jay Hawkins (I Put A Spell On You) back in the 1970's. In 1976 Screamin' Jay Hawkins suffered facial injuries when he was burned by one of his flaming props while performing with Mike at the Virginia Theater in Alexandria, Virginia. "Those were some crazy days Mike said while being on tour with Hawkins. Screamin Jay Hawkins who had to be carried off stage". But there is more. A new book release coming soon Mike said.

Exciting news for you. Mike tells us this new book release which is scheduled for release on July 2, 2019. Written by author Steve Bergsman who wrote this powerful new book titled, "I Put A Spell On You And Everyone Else: The Bizarre Life Of Screamin' Jay Hawins," published by Feral House. What is exciting about all of this, Mike says he has put together a band specially for this project. "The Screamin' Jay Hawkins Musical Book Tour Band". Stay tuned for more on this. Great book and band will bring you back to the days of Screamin' Jay Hawkins. He might be coming to a city near you. Watch out he might put a spell on you. Mike never sleeps so to say. He is always looking for a new creative project.

Mike shared the stage with major musical acts such as 5 Satins, Critters, Marveletts, Bobby Lewis, Velon’s, Scott Mckenzie and many more. Mike has produced 15 CDs on the mja Record label with such artists as Grammy award winner Fred Lipsius from Blood Sweet & Tears, Nancy Monroe, David Allan Gross, Chris Clark, Pat Morrissey & Artt Frank.

Artt Frank was the drummer for the late great Chet Baker was inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame on November 16, 2010. Mike Armando was the producer for all of Artt's three CD's. Mike has worked with other great musician's in his recording and musical career with the likes of Eddie Gomez, Marcus McLaurine, Michael Cochrane, Mike Stern & Bob Moses.

Drumming great Bob Moses has recorded on two of Mike Armando's latest CD releases, In The Moment and The Countdown. One of Mike's first Recordings in 1973, Half Steppen with bassist Warren Wygand was rated one of the top ten records on radio playlist in Billboard Magazine. Mike Armando has worked with Actress Sharon Stone along with drumming great Artt Frank on his CD release, Waltz for Sharon Stone.

Mike Armando will be performing at the Treme blues & Jazz club on Long Island December 9th from 7 PM - 11 PM with bassist Andrew Golba and Gene Linefsky on drums. You can get to know him. No music cover charge here, it is free which is nice to see. The Treme is located at 553 Main Street, Islip, NY, website: More information on Screamin' Jay Hawkins - website: The resurrection of Scream' Jay Hawkins