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Tim Albright (he/him)
I have been lucky enough to have played toured and/or recorded with an eclectic mix of artists including the Milwaukee Symphony, Metropolitan Opera, American Brass Quintet, Atlantic Brass Quintet, Orpheus Chamber Ensemble, Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, Dafnis Prieto, Steve Lehman, Miguel Zenon, Jay-Z, Barbara Streisand, Sufjan Stevens, and the National.
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Bill Carrothers
Bill Carrothers has been a professional pianist for more than 40 years. He has played many venues throughout the U.S.
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John Daniel (he, him, his)
Associate Professor of Music
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Patricia A. Darling
Patty Darling directs the Lawrence University Jazz Ensemble and also teaches classes in jazz composition, arranging, electronic music and functional jazz piano. Patty completed her Bachelor of Music degree in Compos
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Jose L. Encarnacion (He/Him/His)
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Steve Peplin
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Janet Planet
Described as a “The voice of the new jazz culture with seemingly limitless expression” by Jazziz Magazine, the spirited and vivacious Janet Planet has been self-produced and managed for the majority of h
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Matthew L. Turner
Matt Turner is widely regarded as one of the world's leading improvising cellists.
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Jean Carlo Ureña Gonzalez (he/him/his)
Jean Carlo is a versatile performer, composer and educator that connects western and nonwestern tradition into concert settings.
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Mark Urness
Mark Urness is a versatile bassist, composer, and educator.