Doors at 7
Full Ensemble
Lynne Arriale, piano
John Christensen, bass
Mitch Shiner, drums
Lynne Arriale
Lynne, an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and educator, has graced prestigious stages worldwide. With 16 chart-topping albums, she’s performed alongside jazz legends and toured extensively. As a Yamaha artist and professor at UNF, she continues to inspire through music and education.
“Lynne Arriale has been one of the great poets on the piano for decades.” JazzThing
“She is clearly one of the best contemporary jazz pianists.” Jazz Journal
Learn more about Lynne Arriale here.
John Christensen
Award-winning bassist John Christensen, of Shifting Paradigm Records, blends solidity with adventure in his compositions. Influenced by diverse genres from Black American Music to Rock and Folk, his debut album “Dear Friend” showcases his unique voice. Christensen, mentored by Chris Wood, has graced both regional and international stages since the late 90s, leading his own groups and co-founding projects like Lesser Lakes Trio and KASE.
Learn more about John Christensen here.
Mitchell Shiner
Mitchell Shiner, a dynamic drummer, vibraphonist, and composer from Milwaukee, WI, connects deeply with audiences through his vibrant performances. Chair of Jazz & Contemporary Music at The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, he’s also an in-demand performer locally, known for his high-energy style. As a bandleader, his groups “Mitchell Shiner and Latin Vibes” and “Match Stick” showcase his diverse musical talents. Outside of music, Mitchell enjoys cooking Korean cuisine and crafting wind chimes.
