TCJazzFest: Patty Peterson Presents In The Moment with Jon Weber at Crooners

Vocal/Piano Jazz – American Song Book

The Living Room Sessions

“I believe life is filled with inspiration and music is one of those inspirations. I experience such joy when I get to be ‘In The Moment’ and sing with a pianist who moves my soul. When creating together, you find highs and lows like in life, and deep creativity that makes you laugh, and sometimes even shed a tear. Join me as I create with some of the best in ‘The Living Room Sessions’ in the Dunsmore Room at Crooners. You will feel right at home!”

Join Patty along with Jon Weber for an evening of music and stories.. How did he get his start… who influenced him.. what’s his favorite song…. And the art of backing singers and musicians… and being in the spotlight with touring the world.

Patty Peterson vocals
Jon Weber piano

As a vocalist, Patty Peterson has performed to sold-out audiences all over the country. In addition, Patty received the coveted Minnesota Music Award 7 times for best vocalist as well as best jazz recording and in 2019, she was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, along with her siblings. She was also named Minnesota’s Jazz Hero of 2020 via the Jazz Journalists Association for all her contributions to the Jazz community in Minnesota. Patty has released 5 solo recordings which featuring luminaries Sheila E., David Hazeltine, Stokley Williams, and Ira Sullivan, Sean Turner, Tony Axtell as well as members of her entire family. Patty’s latest CD is entitled, “Count Your Blessings”, which was released in time for the 2019 Holiday Season. Patty is also the host of her own weekly contemporary jazz show on KBEM 88.5FM. www.pattypeterson.com

Now based in New York City, Jon Weber travels extensively as a soloist and as a highly sought music director for top jazz and cabaret performers. Jon has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous honors for performance and composition – scoring extensively for television since 1987. Gary Burton, Roy Hargrove have both recorded Jon’s music, and his critically-acclaimed release, SIMPLE COMPLEX, rose to #1. He lives in New York City and hosts NPR’s “Piano Jazz with Jon Weber” ” He is the worthy successor to the late Marian McPartland on the NPR staple. www.jonwebermusic.com

“Immensely gifted.” “Formidable talent.” “Phenomenal.” “Essential” – The New York Times

“Jon Weber is a virtuoso – pure and simple. FIVE STARS” – All About Jazz USA