Michael Cretu (3)

Manchester, UK, based double bass player. Born in Bucharest, Romania, Michael comes from a family of musicians with a long and wonderful performing tradition, dating back to the 17th century. His uncle, Johnny Răducanu (Raducan Cretu) is considered the father of Romanian Jazz, whilst his father Dumitru Cretu was also an accomplished pianist. Michael began playing the double bass at the age of 12 and by 19 had joined the Romanian National Radio Symphony Orchestra. He studied music at George Enescu Music School in Bucharest and he won a scholarship to complete his postgraduate studies at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.