Mike DiRubbo

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. In high school I had an opportunity to play with the Mitchell-Ruff duo at a concert at Woolsey Hall in my hometown of New Haven, CT. It was my first real experience of feeling that kind of support from such legendary jazz musicians. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Ahmad Jamal Trio, The Awakening Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, Free for All (Remastered) John Coltrane Quartet, Sun Ship: The Complete Session Sun Ship, The Awakening and Free for All have some of my favorite artists playing beautiful original music with spirit and elegance. Three iconic bands at their peak playing with fire, feeling and boundless creativity. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Love the Same” This song was inspired by the neuro-diverse community. I wrote the melody and chords from the words of non-verbal poet, Toni Nelli. "It's really important that people understand that people like me love the same". We hope the love shines through!