Charismatic singer/songwriter and masterful guitar virtuoso, Michael Ripoll is the quintessential “artist’s artist.”
Born and raised in New York, and of Cuban and Italian descent, Michael’s heritage flourished on the East Coast and the fire and passion of his roots permeate the multitude of styles he performs.op, Flamenco/Latin, Classical, Jazz, R&B/Funk, Rock, and Gospel.
It was a move to Florida at the age of sixteen that landed Michael at the very epicenter of Latin culture in America, where he was able to connect then with his Cuban ancestry. His father had taken note of the innate talent in New York, and here in Florida, decided to support his son as a musician and the talent was cultivated and refined with collegiate training. Twelve years of private lessons along with the schooling can be detected in the delivery in which he plays—nothing short of concise technique and flawless precision.
As a songwriter, conveying a unique, and powerful insight with words and phrasing come effortlessly as Michael is completely in tune with the thoughts that are translated through his instrument and voice. The sincerity and honesty capture the essence of love beautifully and evocatively, leaving an indelible stir within the listener.
Currently residing in Los Angeles, Michael is a consummate professional in the music industry. The industry’s top artists and organizations know of Michael’s genius and passion: his calendar stays steadily full of recording sessions, high-profile appearances, and awe-inspiring live performances, backing top artists and fronting his own band.
POP / ROCK / R&B / JAZZ:
American Idols Live '05
Babyface
Stevie Wonder
Patti LaBelle
Joss Stone
Randy Jackson
Carrie Underwood
The Pussy Cat Dolls
Natalie Cole
Nick Lachey
Travis Tritt
Vanessa Williams
Billy Ray Cyrus
The Temptations
Daniel Powter
Donny Osmond
Eric Benet
India Arie
KC & JoJo
Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child)
Mya
Richie Sambora
Robert Randolph (And The Family Band)
Sam Moore (Sam & Dave)
Take 6
Trick Daddy
Bo Bice
Dave Koz
Everette Harp
George Huff (American Idol)
Jeff Golub
John Stoddart
Johnny Gill
Jonathan Butler
Josh Groban
Barbara Wheathers (Atlantic Starr)
Candy Dulfer
Cliff Richard
Kelly Price
Khani Cole
Boney James
Kim Waters
Kimberly Locke (American Idol)
Kirk Whalum
LaChelle Griffin (Oprah Winfrey)
Marc Antoine
Marion Meadows
Mary J. Blige
Michael Manson
Michael McDonald
Nicholas Payton
Norman Brown
Najee
Pat Boone
Peter White
Plus One
Rick Braun
RJ Helton (American Idol)
Wayman Tisdale
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CHRISTIAN / GOSPEL:
Amy Grant
Andre Crouch
Anointed
Avalon
BeBe Winans
Ben Tankard
CeCe Winans
Darwin Hobbs
DC Talk
Donny McClurkin
Fred Hammond
George Rowe
Greg Long
Israel Houghton
Jacki Velasquez
Janna Long
Jodie McBrayer
Jump 5
Karen Clarke-Sheard
Kelly Williams
Kim Burell
Kirk Franklin
KJ 52
Kurt Carr
Marvin Winans
Mercy Me
Michael W. Smith
Natalie Grant
Newsong
Out Of Eden
PeeWee Callins
Smokey Norful
Steven Curtis Chapman
Superchick
TD Jakes
The Katinas
The Winans
Toby Mac (DC Talk)
Vicki Winans
Yolanda Adams
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FILMSCORES / SOUNDTRACKS:
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Happy Feet
- Chicken Little
- Crossover
- Diary of a Mad Black Woman
- Lilo & Stitch
- Prince of Egypt
TELEVISION:
- The Pussycat Dolls – Good morning America
- The Pussycat Dolls – CBS Early Show
- Billy Ray Cyrus – Megan Mullally Show
- Oprah Winfrey - Legends Ball
- Bo Bice & Richie Sambora – The Tonight Show w/Jay Leno
- Megan Mullally Show – House Band
- Daniel Powter – Megan Mullally Show
- Mike & Juliet Show – Donny Osmond
- Good Morning America – Donny Osmond
- The View – Donny Osmond
- Numerous commercials including: Coca-Cola, AT&T, Disney
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