Mike Johnston
Host, Destination OutMike Johnston is the host of 'Destination Out,' which airs each Sunday evening at 11pm. Mike also teaches music history courses at Delta College and Mid Michigan Community College.
Mike is a community volunteer who first started at WCMU in August, 1987. He is also the bassist with Faruq Z. Bey and the Northwoods Improvisers, a role he has held since 1976. He was raised in Traverse City and holds an MFA degree in Art / Photography. Mike also wrote for the Jazz Magazine from 1981 to 1999.
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This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features the work of Ted Daniel, a prominent musician in the New York loft jazz era who collaborated with Dewey Redman, Henry Threadgill, and Billy Bang, among others. -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features the work of baritone sax, clarinet, and flute player Hamiet Bluiett—spinning some of his collaborations with Don Pullen, Fred Hopkins, and Don Moye. -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features the work of saxophonist Jimmy Vass, spinning albums he appeared on in the 1970s with Ronnie Boykins on bass, Andrew Hill on piano, Earl Cross on trumpet, and Muhal Richard Abrams on piano. -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features the work of Norwegian alto saxophonist Frode Gjerstad, highlighting collaborations with Bobby Bradford, Johnny Dyani, and John Stevens. -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features the work of David Murray, spinning reissue of a London concert album recorded live in 1978. The album features David Murray on tenor, Butch Morris on cornet, Curtis Clark on piano, Brian Smith on bass, and Clifford Jarvis on drums. -
This week on Destination Out, it's a fundraising version of the show as host Mike Johnston spins a variety of artists, including Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, Trevor Watts, and several west coast players! -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features a previously unreleased Sun Ra Arkestra recording from 1976-77 recorded at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago. Also, a Fela Kuti track with Roy Ayers on vibraphone who passed away last week at the age of 85. -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features 'Live at the Captain's Cabin,' a new release from Charles Tolliver Music Inc, recorded in Canada in 1973. Featuring Charles Tolliver on trumpet, John Hicks on piano, Clint Houston on bass, and Cliff Barbaro on drums. -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features the work of Gato Barbieri, with a focus on a double-CD release from the Impulse label titled 'Latino America.' -
This week on Destination Out, Mike Johnston features the music of Bobby Bradford (trumpet) through the years in all of the many different ensembles and musicians that he has played with. Including interview segments with Albuquerque radio host / writer Mark Weber, a life long friend of Bobby's. Mark selected many of the tracks that were played.