Mike Rubini

Musician, Professional Listener, Sound Explorer

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Hey, I'm Mike!

I come from a little hamlet in Southern Italy called Sovereto. For context, my region is called Puglia: I'm sure you know Italy has the shape of a boot, I'm from the heel!

I've been playing music since I was 4 and was lucky enough to study music with great musicians.

At about 11 years old I fell in love with jazz, listening to Dexter Gordon. Now I'm 33 and on a quest to create more music.

You are very welcome to watch the documentary on the side, which was filmed during a session with my former quartet, called Mike Rubini Extensive Quartet.

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Next Shows

If you'd like to listen to my playing, you have only one option: catch me live! I'm so honored to play with some of the best musicians around.
Date Band name Venue name
September 20, 2025 G. Di Leone & Pocket Orchestra Martina Franca
September 21, 2025 Mike Rubini Wind Ensemble Matera
September 26, 2025 Mike Rubini Extensive Quartet (guest A. Andreoli) Kursaal Santalucia
November 16, 2025 Jazz Studio Orchestra (50 years celebration) Teatro Piccinni
December 27, 2025 G. Di Leone & Pocket Orchestra Demodè
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Mike Rubini Jazz Musician

  • La tradizione del futuro. Mike Rubini: la tradizione del futuro.
    link     Giuliano M. Vollaro

  • Your SOUND!!!! Takes me back to the sass and technique of Cannonball and Charlie!
    link     Jiana Hunter

  • Exquisite sexyphone Some exquisite sexyphone (can I say that?)
    link     Jeff Moore

  • Nice sax work. Great tone.
    link     Fred Kinck Petersen

Latest news

Mike Rubini @ Freedom Jazz Festival

Playing in large ensembles

I've been fortunate enough to play with different large ensembles in summer 2025 where we had renowned saxophonist Seamus Blake, trombonist Gianluca Petrella, and trumpeter Giovanni Falzone as guests.

Stefania Arcieri Insistent

New CD by Stefania Arcieri is out

The new album called "Insistent" is out now, featuring myself and a lot of other great musicians.

Pippo D'Ambrosio cd

New CD by Pippo D'Ambrosio is out

The new album called "The Pen And The Ink" is out now, featuring myself and a lot of great musicians.

Gianlivio Liberty Black Thought

New CD by Levity Trio is out

The new album called "Black Thought" is out now, featuring Gianlivio Liberti on drums and Giuseppe Bassi on doublebass.

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Mike Rubini won 1st prize Bari in Jazz competition

Mike Rubini won the first prize of the Bari in Jazz competition for Italian jazz musicians under 30. Thereby he will perform in two important festivals in the area with his band.

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Mike Rubini Won The Luciano Zorzella Award 2015

Besides receiving a scholarship, Mike will also have the opportunity to play at the Camploy Theatre in Verona.

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Mike Rubini is awarded the Berklee Summer School Scholarship 2015

Mike Rubini Extensive Quartet performed at Umbria Jazz for the second time in a row. Mike Rubini is also awarded the Berklee Summer School Scholarship 2015 at UJ Clinics.