Headliner : Steve Kenny Quintet Coltrane Show

Steve Kenny – Trumpet Dave Brattain – Saxophones Kavyesh Kaviraj – Piano Ted Olsen – Bass Kevin Washington – Drums

“Steve Kenny Quintet Coltrane Show” is a special very high energy and high spiritual performance of some of the more powerful compositions by John Coltrane. It Features Kevin Washington on drums, a noted Coltrane scholar and one of the most famous Minnesota Jazz musicians. Joining him will be past and current members of the Jazz ensemble “Central Standard Time”. This show has sold out its New Year’s Eve performances for years and sold out its previous appearances at kj’s hideaway. This is a special chance to hear this material played by these musicians in the idyllic setting of kj’s hideaway.

Opening Set : Owen Walter Quintet Owen Walter – Alto Saxophone Sam Streeter – Trombone Lasse Corson – Piano Christian Swenson – Bass Jack Schabert – Drums

Owen Walter is a saxophonist born and raised in Minnesota who gained a love for jazz music through involvement with local programs and private study with local teachers. He decided to continue his education in music and is currently pursuing a jazz studies degree at William Paterson university, studying with Vincent Herring, Eric Alexander and Bill Charlap.