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“Mike, who is the premier vibraphonist of the PNW, proved that his virtuosity and precision match the best of the great vibes players that we think of as world class. He was brilliant.”

- Dave Gates, Jazz Critic

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“While the rhythm section tends to form a strong core, it's the solos - Tim Jensen's flute, Mike Horsfall's vibes - that grab the listener at unexpected moments."

- Barnes & Noble review of Kevin Deitz's CD "Skyline"

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"Mike's solos often were the ones pushing, but not quite outside the box, and showed extreme inventiveness, which is distinctly the sound of Tall Jazz that comes to my mind."

- Jazz Society of Oregon, Steve Kullowatz

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“Constant counterpoint between the leader [Darrell Grant] and fluent Portland vibraphonist Mike Horsfall.”

- Ted Panken, Downbeat, July 2024

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"I was very impressed with the smooth and professional way you led us through the evening... and your playing was great.”

- Bob Magnusson, bass, San Diego

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“Mike Horsfall...is he a vibes player or a piano player? Truth is, he's one of those multi-faceted musicians who plays both instruments brilliantly.”

- 2012 Vancouver Wine & Jazz fest

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"…I heard some arrangements by Mike Horsfall. He was directing Clark [College] … most of Clark’s charts were arranged by him. At any rate, I have never heard Clark sound so great!"

- Kristina Ploeger, choir director at Eastern Washington Univ.

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with Chuck Redd

with Clairdee & Jason Palmer

with Ingrid Jensen

Ingrid Jensen's Chart

with Ken Peplowski

with Darrell Grant & MJ New

MJ New

with Russell Malone

Portrait of Tall Jazz