Michael started playing the piano at age six. He was prompted by his mother, who thought that playing the piano would help the young Michael to overcome his shyness.[1] Michael attended Parkrose High School in northeast Portland.[East Portland News 1] He released his first commercially available album, "Tea Court Interlude" in 1986.
Performancesedit
Harrison performed at the United Nations in 1999, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Israel's independence. Notables for whom he has performed include Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and the 14th Dalai Lama. He premiered his children's ballet "The Velveteen Rabbit" with the Vancouver Dance Theater in 1991. He also co-wrote the music for the musical "Prometheus", which was premiered in Portland, Oregon.[2] Michael is the owner of MAH records, on which he has recorded and produced over 50 of his own albums within the 25-year-long lifespan of his career. He recorded and performed with Katie Harman, and has recorded and performed with local notable musicians which include Tom Grant, Julianne Johnson, and Patrick Lamb.[3]
Philanthropyedit
Michael is the founder and president of the Snowman Foundation. The Snowman Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating and providing services for music education. By way of funding this non-profit, Michael organized the Ten Grands concert series, which is presented annually at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland, Oregon.[4][5]
In 2018, the Ten Grands concert was played at Ron Tonkin Field in Hillsboro, OR.
Discographyedit
On MAH Records
1986 - Tea Court Interlude
1988 - Previews
1988 - The Snowman / Winter ballet
1989 - 3rd Avenue
1990 - Moments in Passion
1992 - Emotional Connection
1993 - Circle of Influence
1993 - Enchanted Christmas
1994 - Fabric of Life
1995 - A Tribute to Gershwin & Friends
1995 - Little Neighborhood
1995 - Enchanted Christmas Vol II
1996 - Matter of Time
1996 - Coming of Age
1997 - Passion & Grace
1997 - The Golden Child
1998 - Live at the Benson
1998 - Christmas at the Old Church
1999 - Seasons of Peace
1999 - The Velveteen Rabbit Children's Ballet
1999 - Nutcracker Suite
2000 - Millennium Live
2000 - Cheek to Cheek w/ Julianne Johnson
2001 - Reflections of Tea
2001 - Snowfall
2002 - Inspired w/ Julianne Johnson
2002 - Composer /Pianist
2002 - Journey Home
2003 - Rose Garden Suite
2004 - Expressions of Chocolate
2004 - Holiday Jazz
2004 - Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto
2005 - Bedtime Lullabies
2005 - Fireside Carols
2005 - Christmas on Peacock Lane w/ Julianne Johnson
2005 - Prometheus
2006 - Nightingale Lullabies
2006 - Notable Impressions
2006 - Soul of Love w/ Katie Harmon
2007 - Enchanted Christmas Vol.3
2007 - At Midnight w/ Patrick Lamb
2008 - Fly Me to the Moon
2008 - Expressions of Chocolate Vol.2
2009 - Tango
2009 - Simple Gifts w/ Tanner Johnson
2009 - Songs of Mary
2010 - Christmas Reunion w/ Aaron Meyer
2011 - Live at Jimmy Mak's
2012 - The Portland Rose
2013 - Christmas Dreams
2015 - Ode to Joy
2015 - Calling on Angels
2015 - Christmas at the Old Church 25th Anniversary CD
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