NO COVER 4:30pm Show
Bryan Nichols is a pianist, composer, and educator based in Minneapolis. Often found playing jazz and improvised music, but at home in a variety of musical worlds, he leads and composes for his own trio, quintet, and nonet, in addition to performing, recording, and touring with a variety of forward-thinking artists. The Star Tribune has called him “a versatile, daring and inventive keyboardist...one of the Twin Cities' most respected jazz players.” He is a recipient of a prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Artists and a residency at the Kennedy Center for Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead program. Bryan has released two albums as a leader to critical and audience acclaim: an original solo piano work, Looking North, and a suite of originals for his quintet, Bright Places.
Brandon Wozniak of Minneapolis, MN, is one of the most sought-after saxophonists from the Midwest. He is noted for his doleful tone and subtle, melodic approach. He is featured in Dave King Trucking Company and Acoustic Deathwish, where he contributes a rock-steady feel and rare sensitivity.
