Jazz Pianist Mike Greensill Celebrates 80th Birthday in S.F.

Bay Area jazz pianist Mike Greensill is marking his 80th birthday with a special concert on September 6th. This performance, held at the Old First Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, also celebrates his 40th anniversary as a performer in the Old First Concerts series. Greensill has been a significant presence in the San Francisco jazz and cabaret scene since arriving in 1977.

He is widely recognized for his extensive work as the musical director, arranger, and accompanist for his late wife, the renowned vocalist Wesla Whitfield. Together, they were celebrated interpreters of the Great American Songbook, performing in prestigious venues across the country. Their collaboration resulted in 20 albums before Whitfield's passing in 2018. The upcoming concert will feature a diverse group of musicians who have shared different phases of Greensill's career. Guests include vocalists Roberta Donnay, Kellie Fuller, and Gale Terminello, saxophonist Noel Jewkes, French horn player Bill Klingelhoffer, bassist Ruth Davies, and guitarist Brad Buethe, reflecting his many musical partnerships.