Songbook featuring Aby Wolf

Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink service. 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. —————————- 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…