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 two late artists: bassist Richard Davis and saxophonist Charles Gayle. -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston and guest co-host John Litrenta feature some of their favorite jazz releases through the years, including some pieces that sparked their interest in the genre! They'll spin the likes of Red Garland, Ahmad Jamal, Horace Tapscott, John Coltrane, and more! -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston and co-host Jack O'Brien feature the work of Bob Dylan as covered through the years by artists including the Allman Brothers Band, Emmylou Harris, Fairport Convention, Mavis Staples, and many more! -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features the work of Detroit-based artist Doug Hammond on drums, percussion, and vocals. Mike also highlights his recordings with others, including Charles Mingus on bass and the Family of Percussion ensemble. -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features works from the Leo label of the U.K., including the work of Anthony Braxton, Cecil Taylor, Sun Ra, and others. -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features the work of the late Abdul Wadud, performing on cello. Mike highlights his solo works, alongside collaborations with saxophonists Julius Hemphill and Arthur Blythe, and pianist Anthony Davis. -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston is featuring the works of John McLaughlin. We'll hear him playing alongside musicians like Joey DeFrancesco, Elvin Jones, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, and more. -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features the work of John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy, live at the Village Gate in 1961 -- previously unreleased recordings of one of the all-time great jazz ensembles! -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features the work of trumpeter Bobby Bradford, who celebrated his 89th birthday earlier this week. Mike also spins the work of the late soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy. -
This week on Destination Out, host Mike Johnston features music from the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians. He'll spin a variety of more obscure recordings from members of the association throughout the years (including Anthony Braxton on reeds, Leo Smith on trumpet, Henry Threadgill on saxophone, and George Lewis on trombones).
