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American jazz trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator known for his work in modern jazz, hard bop, and as a sideman for prominent artists.Active since the early 2000s, Geno is recognized for his technical proficiency on the trombone, leadership of his own groups like the Mike Geno Quintet, and significant contributions to jazz education, particularly at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

• Geno developed the innovative 'Mouth Map System' for brass pedagogy, a unique approach to teaching embouchure formation and technique.
• He has performed and recorded extensively as a sideman with Grammy-winning artists like bassist Christian McBride and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.
• Beyond performing, Geno is a dedicated educator, holding positions at the University of the Arts (Philadelphia) and previously at the University of North Texas, shaping a new generation of jazz musicians.
• His album 'The Absence of Sound' (2011) features his quintet and received critical praise for its original compositions and cohesive group sound, firmly establishing him as a bandleader.