7:00 P.M. Pre-Concert Conversation ǀ 7:30 Concert

Paul Dietrich ǀ Trumpet and Compositions
Allen Cordingley, Greg Ward, Tony Barba, Artie Black, Nicholas Bartell ǀ Saxophones
Tim Albright, Jamie Kember, Kurt Dietrich, Tom Matta ǀ Trombones
Chuck Parrish, Russ Johnson, Jessica Jensen, David Cooper ǀ Trumpets
Matt Gold, Jason Kutz, John Christensen, Zach Harmon ǀ Rhythm Section
Megan Moran ǀ Voice

Paul Dietrich has been described as “an apt bandleader, an exceptional composer, and a superlative performer” (All About Jazz) and “a skilled composer” (JazzTrail) and his music has been praised as “stunningly beautiful” (Audiophile Audition) and “captivating” (Chicago Jazz Magazine).