Songbook featuring Aby Wolf

Three of the midwest’s most in-demand musicians come together in a new collaboration dedicated to their shared love of the American Songbook. Expect exquisite new arrangements of timeless classics from the greatest pens in American history, along with rediscovered treasures and even exploration of more recent gems that might contend for slots in this legendary anthology. Inspired by the great piano trios such as those of Ahmad Jamal or Bill Charlap, Songbook sports their own electric musical rapport and shared credits that include Branford Marsalis, Bob Mintzer, Judy Collins, Benny Benack III, Alan Broadbent, Sinne Eeg, Richard Johnson, Andrew Walesch, and The Juilliard School, among many others. The band will feature a special guest vocalist each show, starting with the dynamic musical force that is Aby Wolf. Don’t miss this celebration of a uniquely American phenomenon that has brought people together around the world.

Will Kjeer: Piano

Jeremy Boettcher: Bass

Pete James Johnson: Drums

Aby Wolf: Voice

Aby Wolf is a Minneapolis-based vocalist, music maker, and passionate collaborator with an elastic skillset. Whether writing vocal arrangements, fulfilling commissions, or performing in clubs, theaters, and schools from Brainerd to Bratislava to Beijing, Aby brings a palpable element of joy to whatever endeavor she pursues.

A lifelong learner with an ever-expanding curiosity, Wolf’s sound is distinguished not by typical markers of genre or instrumentation, but by her impressive range of expression and experimentation.

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NYC-based pianist and composer Will Kjeer was once called “A pianist of exceptional heart” by the late, legendary guitar player Russell Malone. Currently touring with folk legend Judy Collins, Will is also a member of the prestigious Jazz Artist Diploma ensemble at the Juilliard School, where he also received a M.M. in 2024. Standing at the crossroads of contemporary jazz, folk, and classical music, he has performed and recorded with artists including Dave King, Jerry Bergonzi, Adam Nussbaum, Sinne Eeg, Benny Benack III, Karrin Allyson, Larry Long, JT Bates, and Billy Peterson. He is also a regular touring collaborator with the Juilliard-trained crossover cello duo Empire Wild. Will has performed his own award-winning, “highly original, sensitive, and lyrical” compositions across America at venues including the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Ravinia’s Bennett Gordon Hall in Chicago, and Dizzy’s at Lincoln Center. He has won numerous awards including Ravinia’s Bridges Composition Competition, the Yamaha Young Performing Artist Competition, the Angel City Jazz Festival Young Artist Competition, and the Jazz Fest Bonn International JazzBeet Competition. He is an alumni of Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead and the Steans Music Institute, and has performed for Herbie Hancock as a finalist for admission to the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute.

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Pete James Johnson is a drummer, composer and educator in the Twin Cities - most often seen playing jazz and improvised music but is at home in a variety of musical worlds. He has performed with local artists such as the Zacc Harris Group, Bryan Nichols, Javier Santiago, Omar Abdulkarim, Dosh, Michael Cain, Chris Bates’ Red 5, Will Kjeer, Andrew Walesch, Nooky Jones, Adam Meckler, Aaron Hedenstrom, JazzMN Orchestra, Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra, and Adam Bohanan. Additionally Pete has also performed with international artists such as the Bob Mintzer Big Band, Alan Broadbent, Russ Ferrante, Alan Pasqua, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Bob Sheppard.

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Renowned bassist Jeremy Boettcher swiftly rose to prominence, captivating audiences nationwide with his remarkable versatility and musical prowess. In recent years, he has graced the global stage, touring extensively with icons like Sean Carey and Richard Johnson. Notably, his exceptional talents have been showcased in prestigious venues such as Jazz At Lincoln Center Doha and Jazz At Lincoln Center Shanghai.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dunsmore Jazz Room, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, United States

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