Photo: Don Mopsick

Michael John Waskiewicz (was-KE-vich) is a youthful protégé of longtime Jim Cullum Jazz Band drummer Ed Torres. He is an amazing virtuoso and possesses an inborn sense of swing. 

Mike Waskiewicz was a member of the Jim Cullum Jazz Band from January 2000 to the end of June 2002, and then rejoined the band in 2004. He is featured in all Riverwalk programs recorded during these time periods. During his hiatus from the Band, Mike lived in New Orleans and worked with Banu Gibson, Duke Heitger, and other leaders. He led his own band, featuring Evan Christopher, at Fritzel's on Bourbon Street.

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