Meet Mike Raines, a jazz pianist whose musical journey spans more than four decades, seamlessly intertwining the worlds of sound engineering and music production. His production career began in the most unexpected of places—behind the turntables as a DJ and host in the U.S. Air Force—where he first discovered the art of shaping sound. That early fascination evolved into a lifelong pursuit of sonic craftsmanship, refining his ear and approach as he collaborated with a veritable who’s who of the entertainment industry.