Michael McClintock

Michael McClintock: Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer, Educator

Michael McClintock is an internationally acclaimed musician known for his genre-defying artistry and deep-rooted passion for musical traditions from around the world. A master of the guitar and Cuban Tres, Michael’s work blends Jazz, Flamenco, Brazilian, Cuban, and Classical styles into a voice that is unmistakably his own.

He holds a Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory (2006), where he studied with renowned guitarist Douglas Niedt. He later pursued specialized studies in Jazz, Flamenco, Brazilian, and Cuban music—developing a particular expertise on the Cuban Tres under master musicians Dr. Efrain Amador and César Hechavarria.

Musical Career

Here and There

By Michael McClintock

Label: Michael McClintock Music
Released: 2025
Track listing: Waiting for you, For Tom, Galiano, Marada, Big Sugar (For Chuck), From Zurich to Topeka, St. Matthew, For Mark, 2 Years, Surprising Answers, Matancera, Adieu

From Zurich to Topeka

June 4, 2025

Album: Here and There
By Michael McClintock
Label: Michael McClintock Music
Released: 2025
Duration: 04:37

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by Joe Dimino
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Welcome to the 906th electrifying edition of Neon Jazz! We kick things off with the mesmerizing harpist Brandee Younger and the title track from her much-anticipated 2025 album Gadabout Season. From there, we dive into a powerful new release from the legendary Count Basie Orchestra featuring the dynamic Deborah Silver--a fitting tribute to their unforgettable International ...

Guitarist Michael McClintock��s Stunning Jazz Debut 'Here And There'��Now Available

April 15, 2025

With a sound shaped by different continents and a deep love for musical storytelling, Michael McClintock is emerging as a bold new voice in contemporary jazz. He is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger known for his soulful guitar work and boundary-crossing musical vision. Drawing deep inspiration from Cuban, Brazilian, and jazz traditions, his approach reflects not ...