About Vintage Noise
What’s All the Noise About?
Vintage Noise revives the quiet brilliance of a moment when American swing met Brazilian cool — when Sinatra leaned in, and Jobim played just behind the beat. It wasn’t just collaboration; it was conversation. That’s the spirit this band brings to every room.
Led by vocalist Michael Carter, whose croon recalls the velvet ease of the '60s, the group reshapes that iconic dialogue for now. The Mercury News calls them “a dynamic ensemble of talented musicians,” fronted by “the rich vocals of crooner Michael Carter.”
But Vintage Noise is more than a voice. It’s a full ensemble, steeped in subtlety: Ed Johnson’s nylon-string guitar shimmers with Brazilian lyricism, Franz J. Díaz’s piano lines breathe with elegance and restraint, and Mike Hallesy’s bass keeps everything grounded in a slow, steady swing.
Together, they create music that lives in the space between styles — where bossa nova whispers and jazz sighs. It's intimate without being soft, stylish without trying too hard, nostalgic without leaning on the past.
It’s a sound out of time — and right on time.
Meet the Players
Featured Friends
These are the players who helped build the Vintage Noise sound and still light it up whenever they join us—friends, collaborators, and extended family.