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Michael Dulin is a virtuoso pianist and composer celebrated for his masterful artistry, emotional depth, and distinctive musical voice. Blending the elegance of classical tradition with the freedom and fluidity of jazz, Dulin creates contemporary instrumental music defined by lush harmonies, intricate phrasing, and expressive dynamics. His compositions transcend genre, offering audiences around the world a sound that feels both deeply personal and timeless.
Dulin’s extraordinary musical gifts were evident from an early age. As a child prodigy, he captivated listeners by playing entirely by ear, effortlessly reproducing pieces practiced by his older sister. At just twelve years old, he performed Schumann’s Piano Concerto with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, revealing a remarkable maturity and command of the instrument.
Dulin’s pursuit of musical excellence eventually led him to New York’s prestigious Juilliard School, where he studied with legendary pianist and pedagogue Adele Marcus, continuing a journey defined by artistry, discipline, and profound expression. “Dancing In Paris” is perfect for the romantic evening, or the long country drive on loop with more music from Dulin, as it rings so authentically vibrant it’s like classic and modern jazz anyone can process in a time where everything is just simulated and less people are able to identify between what’s real, enhanced, or just outright faked. It’s a shame when anyone can do anything with some software in minutes that humans normally take the time and creativity to produce, but luckily Dulin doesn’t fit that script to lumped in with.
It starts with jazz being for grownups in the first place, but that doesn’t make it hard to simulate. “Dancing In Paris” starts by coming from a real place to begin with, and Dulin magically does the rest. What happens is pure bliss, starting with the story itself where Dulin was planning a romantic trip to Paris, wound up going to Italy at his wife’s request instead, so he wrote the song out of the circumstances.
The track opens with the drums swinging straight out of the gate and running a progressive pattern into an exquisite saxophone, followed by a brilliant piano solo, accentuated by more horns, which eventually take over before another fantastic piano solo by Dulin. You can feel “Dancing In Paris” whether it’s a rainy or a sunny day, as it exudes both outdoor atmospheres, but you can also blast on any given evening. The arrangement is perfect, and almost accessible for radio in a way you don’t hear enough jazz getting through on the airwaves. “Dancing In Paris” classifies as both retro and contemporary jazz, with a pop sensibility anyone can access. Every instrument stands out with excellent production clarity, and Dulin puts his musical prowess on display with more passion than ever on this classy instrumental love song about Paris.
Jennifer Munoz
