Mike Freeman ZonaVibe
 
With spirited soulful swing rooted in Afro-Cuban clave, Freeman creates a distinct brand of mambo and salsa inspired jazz-Latin-blues. Dan McClaneghan of Allaboutjazz described him as "masterful" and ranked among other top names of the instrument. His performances have taken him from North America and Europe to the Azores, Caribbean, and South America. His recordings of original music charted on jazz, contemporary jazz, and World Music radio and aired on several nationally syndicated radio shows.

A Lower Manhattan Cultural Council grant recipient for Boricua Blues, Hell's Kitchen Soul Sauce, Latin Music in Hell's Kitchen, Freeman’s concerts have highlighted the rich musical history of his Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.

Freeman is also known for his work and recordings with several acclaimed groups including Ray Mantilla, Jose Mangual Jr’s Son Boricua with Jimmy Sabater (an architect of boogaloo), Lucho Cueto’s All-star group Black Sugar, Julio Salgado, and Willie Villegas Joe Cuba Sextet. He performed with the Spanish Harlem Orchestra (directed by Oscar Hernandez) at Madison Square Garden and with Willie Villegas's Joe Cuba Sextet for New Jersey's salsa congress, both with legendary sonero Cheo Feliciano.

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