Joe Doria, a Pacific Northwest native, has been captivating audiences since the early 90s with his mastery of the Hammond Organ, piano, and vintage keys/synths. Immersed in the rich tradition of the Hammond, Joe draws inspiration from the giants of the instrument while fearlessly exploring diverse musical styles. Renowned for his ability to intricately layer bass lines and chordal structures, Joe elevates every performance with depth and dimension.

Doria will be performing with Andy Coe and Barrett Martin

Conner Eisenmenger, a Louisville, Kentucky native, is a new face on the Seattle music scene. In 2022 he received the ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award for his piece, “Choice Paralysis.”. Before moving out West, Conner received a master of music from the University of North Texas where he played in the One O’clock Lab Band. These days Conner can be found playing with the Seattle Symphony, the Seattle Opera, the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, Louis Prima Jr, Tito Puente Jr, Beck, and various session work including Nintendo Live’s Super Mario Super Big Band. KNKX describes Conner’s passion for a life in music as “infectious in the best way.”

Christine Eisenmenger is a Seattle-based trumpet player, jazz vocalist, and educator. Possessing a warm, deep alto voice, she approaches vocal jazz with a daring, horn-like style reminiscent of Betty Carter and Carmen McRae. Her contemporary repertoire spans original arrangements of the Great American Songbook, wordless improvisations, and angular instrumental melodies.

A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Eisenmenger began as a classically trained trumpet player, studying at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music under Edmund Cord. She later pivoted to vocal jazz, earning a Master’s degree from the University of North Texas. While there, she performed as a soloist and arranger for the UNT Jazz Singers, contributing to the group’s 2015 DownBeat Award for Best Large Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

Now active in the Seattle scene, Eisenmenger works as a freelance performer, clinician, and Band Director at Meadowdale High School.

The Eisenmengers are joined by Milo Petersen (guitar), Michael Glynn (bass), and John Hansen (piano).

Dylan Hayes is currently working on an electric band album that draws influences from
jazz, R&B, neo-soul and funk. His next album will be a big band album featuring members of the Jim Knapp Orchestra and David Marriott’s Tristadekaband. You can also catch Dylan playing around Seattle and the Bay Area with various different trios, quartets, and quintets featuring original compositions and arrangements. Dylan has taken over the big band book of renowned composer Jim Knapp. He has studied big band arranging with Jim Knapp, who is one of his biggest influences in terms of writing and arranging for big band. Dylan will soon start writing and arranging for the Full Circle Jazz Ensemble led by Nathaniel Paul Schleimer and Bob Hammer, who has arranged music for Charles Mingus’s big band. Dylan’s former high school has recently reached out to him to send his big band arrangements for the school to play.

The centrum jazz workshop offered Dylan a chance to work with Jeff Hamilton and George Cables. Dylan’s trio, under the direction of Jeff Hamilton will be on the knkx radio station. Through performing at the the centrum jazz workshop, the knkx radio station asked Dylan to put together his own band to be featured live on the radio.

Dylan is originally from San Francisco, and began playing piano at the age of 7. He attended an arts school in Novato, California, Marin School of the Arts, where he started playing in a rock, R&B, motown and funk band. As time progressed, he joined the top jazz band and realized the direction he wanted to take in his career as a musician. His first two influences were Stevie Wonder and Bill Evans, who continue to influence him as a Pianist and Composer. Dylan’s piano playing has brought him to share the stage with top tier musicians in both San Francisco and Seattle such as Jay Thomas, Johnaye Kendrick, Michael Van Bebber, David Marriott, Travis Rainey, Mark Taylor, Dan Marcus, Christian Pincock, Michael Glynn, Rex Gregory and former member of Art Blakey’s jazz messengers, Chris Amberger.

Dylan is going into his senior year at Cornish College of the Arts studying jazz piano under the private instruction of Jovino Santos Neto and Marina Albero. Some other musicians he’s studied with at Cornish are Dawn Clement, Chuck Deardorf, Randy Halberstadt, Jim Knapp, and Dave Peck.

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Randy Halberstadt is a multi-dimensional pianist, composer, and arranger who was inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame in 2015. A fixture of the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, he serves as the pianist for the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra and has performed with legends like Herb Ellis and the Seattle Symphony.

Renowned as a premier vocal accompanist, Halberstadt has shared the stage with Sheila Jordan, Kevin Mahogany, and structural innovator Jay Clayton, performing at venues like the Kennedy Center. His acclaimed discography includes Inner Voice, Clockwork, and the Earshot Award-winning Parallel Tracks.

Also a dedicated educator, Halberstadt was a full professor at Cornish College of the Arts until 2018 and taught privately for 46 years before retiring in 2022. He authored the instructional text Metaphors For The Musician (Sher Music Company) and continues to reside in Seattle.

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NYC-raised jazz guitarist Frank Kohl graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1976. After performing in New York and San Francisco, he moved to Seattle in 1990. He tours between the Northwest and New York, releasing acclaimed albums like Coast to Coast and Invisible Man. As Earshot Jazz Magazine noted, "...his soaring solos and swinging tunes unveil a spirit tuned into the moment and where the notes may lead."

NYC-raised jazz guitarist Frank Kohl began playing at age 7, developing his style under the influence of legends like Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall. A formative experience at NY jazz club Rapsins led him to study with Linc Chamberlin and perform with bassist Lyn Christie. Today, Frank maintains a robust live performance schedule, touring extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest, the United States, Europe, and Asia.

An accomplished jazz guitarist and educator, John Stowell developed his unique musical voice under the mentorship of legends Linc Chamberland and John Mehegan. Recognized early on by the Downbeat International Critics Poll as a "talent deserving wider recognition," Stowell has spent decades touring the Pacific Northwest, the United States, Europe, and Asia.

His storied career includes a historic 1983 tour of the Soviet Union with flutist Paul Horn, and his collaborative album Through the Listening Glass with bassist David Friesen was named one of the "Ten Best Jazz Albums of the Decade" by the Los Angeles Examiner.

With an extensive discography alongside masters like Milt Jackson and Art Farmer, Stowell is also a globally sought-after clinician and instructor. He brings a pragmatic, intuitive teaching style to his performances, helping musicians and audiences alike connect deeply with the music.

One of the most accomplished jazz vocalists on the West Coast, Greta Matassa has been hailed by critics and peers alike as a world-class interpreter of the American Songbook. With seven Earshot Jazz Vocalist of the Year awards, a string of acclaimed albums on Origin Records, and performances ranging from intimate jazz clubs to international festivals, Greta brings both technical mastery and deep emotional intelligence to every stage she graces.

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Saxophonist Neil Welch is a Seattle-based improviser, acoustic and electronic artist, curator, composer, recording artist and educator. His practice is firmly linked to the natural world, welcoming inspiration from the abundant wildernesses of the Pacific Northwest. These influences are sonically reflected by a measured use of space and activated silence, with such specialized techniques as multiphonic-acoustic chord playing, microtonal pitch content, and air/wind-based sound. He is also a deep practitioner in the sculpting of a compelling melody, played on horn voices ranging from soprano to bass saxophone. Neil’s performance and recorded works focus largely on current musical forms, with a strong emphasis on improvisation. He is a member of the acclaimed saxophone + electronics / drum duo Bad Luck, and Wayne Horvitz’s Royal Room Collective Music Ensemble. As a solo artist, Neil also particularly welcomes the emotive vulnerability of unamplified acoustic solo saxophone improvisation.

Neil embraces the power of community collaboration in the arts, often exploring varied ensemble instrumentations and interdisciplinary practices. He was a founding member of the Racer Sessions series (est. 2007 - 2024) and curator artistic curator (2014-16). Neil is currently a member of the collectively run Gallery 1412 artist space. With 7 solo releases and appearances on 60+ albums to date, Neil’s playing unabashedly embraces a vastness of sonic possibility. All About Jazz calls his work "stunning and extraordinary,” and Downbeat Magazine calls Neil "an impassioned player.”

Neil is joined by Abbey Blackwell (bass) and Evan Woodle (drums).

Based on Whidbey Island, Washington, Sidney Hauser is a professional saxophonist, visual artist, and designer who has spent a lifetime exploring creative outlets. She graduated from the University of Washington with a minor in Music Performance alongside a BA in Painting and Drawing, later earning an AAS in Graphic Design from Seattle Central College.

Deeply embedded in the Pacific Northwest music community, she has spent years performing as a professional saxophonist while simultaneously channeling her creative energy into designing custom posters, album covers, and merchandise for Seattle's vibrant music scene. Today, she balances a full-time career in Montessori education with a thriving freelance creative practice. Downbeat named Hauser as 2025 Emerging Artist of the Year.

Talli Kimani is a versatile musician and artist whose work spans multiple genres and musical styles. He performs on Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Keyboard, and Organ, bringing a broad musical voice to every stage he steps onto. After earning a full-tuition scholarship to Berklee College of Music, he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, graduated, and returned to Seattle to continue his artistic journey.
During his time in Boston, Talli studied with acclaimed saxophonists Godwin Louis and George Garzone while also learning from Walter Smith III, refining both his musicianship and artistic identity. Beyond performing, Talli is deeply passionate about music education and sharing his knowledge with others.

Talli has won many awards, such as the University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival 2020 Piano solo division winner, and many more. Having performed at venues and in states across the United States—including Benaroya Hall, the Royal Room, Jazz Alley, the Paramount, Smalls Jazz Club, Wally’s Jazz Club, and many more—Talli continues to build a growing performance career and is currently performing with the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra.

Talli will be performing with Luca Cartner (drums) and Noah Graham (bass)

Featuring the lighter side of jazz texture, husband and wife team Greg Williamson & Heather Chriscaden present new arrangements of music with lots of solid bass walking and exclusively brushes tipping. Rooted in tradition with a modern and sometimes angular approach, the musical fabric is transparent yet energetic, giving the opportunity to highlight musical friends and guests. Featuring Greg Williamson - drums, Heather Chriscaden - bass, Brent Jensen - sax, Jamie Findlay - guitar.

The Jazz Punishments Big Band is a dynamic ensemble from the Northwest jazz scene, dedicated to upholding the legacy of the big band tradition. Comprised of a youthful and energetic group of musicians, many alumni of the Edmonds-Woodway High School Jazz program. Featuring Joel Steinke on saxophone, Jack Hillman on trombone, and Christine Hannan Eisenmenger on trumpet and vocals. Under the direction of Jake Bergevin.

Matt Cameron Trio has been active in the PNW since 2008 playing jazz standards, Thelonious Monk and original material.

Matt Cameron is known for his work in the early Seattle grunge rock scene. Ryan Burns is an active Seattle musician playing with Duff McKagen, Mike McCready, Wayne Horowitz and the Ryan Burns trio. Geoff Harper is known for his work as a member Be Bop and Destruction, Sherik trio, Wayne Horowitz orchestra and Julian Preister.

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Adriana Giordano is a Brazilian-born vocalist and cultural ambassador whose performances infuse the Pacific Northwest jazz scene with the vibrant rhythms and melodies of her homeland. Raised in Sao Paulo, Giordano brings a rich musical heritage to her work, blending samba, forro, bossa nova, and jazz into a dynamic and soulful sound.

Reuel Lubag is a distinguished jazz pianist, composer, and educator based in Seattle. He has performed with legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. As a member of the Native Jazz Quartet, he toured Latin America as a U.S. State Department jazz ambassador. Featuring Reuel Lubag on drums, Emmanuel del Casal on bass, Andrew Glynn on tenor, and John Hansen on piano.