Live dinner music with trio: Chris Olson (guitar) + Graydon Peterson (bass) + Pete Hennig (drums) Guitarist, Chris Olson, is a freelance musician in the Twin Cities, performing varied styles of music with ensembles of all sizes. As a member of the JazzMN Orchestra, Chris has had an opportunity to perform with such artists as […]

Chris Bates' Good Vibes trio was formed as an outlet for creative exploration and joyful expression. Bassist Chris Batescollaborates with a number of people, but with vibraphonist Dave Hagedorn and drummer Phil Hey there seemed to be an unbridled, happy and kinetic energy blossoming from every note and song. The Good Vibes trio has one […]

Fat Kid Wednesdays: Michael Lewis – Saxophones Adam Linz – Bass JT Bates – Drum A remarkable jazz trio from Minneapolis whos members have been playing music together since high school, and have been performing under this name for almost 3 decades. The saxophonist, Michael Lewis, the bassist, Adam Linz, and the drummer, JT Bates, […]

Tanner Taylor studied under Jack Oatts and Manhattan School of Music’s Garry Dial. Taylor is currently a sought-after pianist on the  Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Kansas City scenes. Taylor has performed with jazz notables such as Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, Lew Tabackin, David “Fathead” Newman, Steve Turre, Wycliffe Gordon, Wes “Warm Daddy” Anderson, Dick Oatts, […]