Join us for an evening with accomplished temporary jazz pianist, David Hazeltine and singer/musician, Billy Peterson.
David Hazeltine
David Hazeltine is a highly versatile and accomplished contemporary jazz pianist, known for his improvisation, technique, accompaniment, arranging, and composition expertise. A Milwaukee native, he began playing clubs as a preteen and earned early recognition from jazz legends like Sonny Stitt and Chet Baker. Hazeltine moved to New York City in 1992, where he became one of the most recorded jazz pianists, with 35 albums as a leader and hundreds more as a sideman. His distinctive style, marked by complex and memorable melodies, has earned him a broad following across musical tastes. As a member of the cooperative group One For All, Hazeltine has released 16 acclaimed albums and performed worldwide, including at prestigious festivals like North Sea and Newport. He’s worked with jazz icons such as James Moody, Eddie Harris, and Joe Henderson, and is known for making any song his own with his innovative interpretations. Hazeltine's ability to blend composition, performance, and collaboration makes him one of the most sought-after pianists in jazz today.
Billy Peterson
The Peterson Family is often referred to as "Minnesota's First of Family of Music." Everyone is the Peterson Family is a musician/singer, including extended family, and the next generation.
The Peterson Family has played with Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, Prince, Kenny Loggin, Michael Bolton, and countless others.
