Mike Newman

Mike Newman is a tenor saxophonist and violist based in Arcata, California. Rooted in the hard-bop tradition, he performs jazz standards and originals with a warm, melodic approach shaped by Sonny Rollins and his contemporaries. He appears with the Creative Sanctuary ensemble heard around Humboldt County, including the 2026 Sonny Rollins tribute at the Arcata Playhouse.