Background
Vax, Michael Norman was born on October 30, 1942 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Sydney and Virginia Vax.
Vax, Michael Norman was born on October 30, 1942 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Sydney and Virginia Vax.
Bachelor of Music, University of the Pacific, Stockton, California, 1991.
Owner Mike Vax Music Productions, Pittsburgh, since 1960. Producer John Ascuaga's Nugget Jazz Festival, Sparks, Nevada, since 1982. Director of jazz studies University of the Pacific, Stockton, since 1985.
Clinician Schilkie Music Products, Chicago, since 1980.
Music director San Francisco Rotary Jazz Festival, San Mateo, California, since 1982. Member International Association of Jazz Educators (Service to Jazz 1989), California Music Educators Association, International Association of Classical Jazz Festivals (vice president 1990-1992), International Foundation for Jazz (board directors 1987-1992), International Trumpet Guild (Soloist for Convention 1981).
Married Peggy S. Salmen, July 20, 1975. 1 child, Leslie April.
