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The Bend in the River Big Band was formed in 1987 from Alumni of Gustavus Adolphus College under the direction of Dr. Mark Lammers. Our current line-up is:
SAXOPHONES: TRUMPETS: TROMBONES: John Engebretson - Alto/Soprano Becky Weiland - Alto/Flute/Clarinet John Egnell Caleb Likely Chuck Linderkamp - Tenor/Soprano/Flute/Clarinet/Piccolo Mike Supple Mark Mohwinkle Bruce Olson - Tenor/Flute/Clarinet Chris Sasik Alex Lindstrom Ed Johnson - Baritone Philip Belin Cory Lau
RHYTHM: David Miller - Piano Mike Johander - Bass Ben Anderson - Drums VOCALIST: Linnea Marrin
DIRECTOR: Steve Truran - Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Monday, February 13th, 2023 — 7:00-10:00 PM
WABASHA STREET CAVES Saint Paul, MN Thursday, April 20th, 2023 — 7:00-10:00 PM
WABASHA STREET CAVES Saint Paul, MN Sunday, June 11th, 2023 —
JAZZ ON THE PRAIRIE Staring Lake Park, Eden Prairie, MN 7 Bands from 12:00-8:00pm Thursday, June 15th, 2023 — 7:00-10:00 PM
WABASHA STREET CAVES Saint Paul, MN Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 — 7:00-8:30 PM
CENTRAL PARK Faribault, MN Saturday, July 29th, 2023 — 8:30-10:00 PM
VINTAGE BAND FESTIVAL Northfield, MN Bridge Square Main Stage Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 — 6:00-7:30 PM
U OF M LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM Chanhassen, MN Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 — 7:30-9:00 PM
LAKE HARRIET Minneapolis, MN Thursday, August 17th, 2023 — 7:00-10:00 PM
WABASHA STREET CAVES Saint Paul, MN Thursday, October 19th, 2023 — 7:00-10:00 PM
WABASHA STREET CAVES Saint Paul, MN Thursday, December 21st, 2023 — 7:00-10:00 PM
WABASHA STREET CAVES Saint Paul, MN
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Sunday, December 18th, 2022
U OF M LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM - Chanhassen, MN
Thursday, December 15th, 2022
WABASHA STREET CAVES - Saint Paul, MN
Sunday, December 11th, 2022
MALL OF AMERICA - Bloomington, MN
Swingin' Hot Jazz Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 4th, 2022
EDINBOROUGH PARK - Edina, MN
Thursday, October 20th, 2022
WABASHA STREET CAVES - Saint Paul, MN
Wednesday, September 21st, 2022
COMO PARK PAVILION - Saint Paul, MN
Music in the Parks
Thursday, August 18th, 2022
WABASHA STREET CAVES - Saint Paul, MN
Thursday, July 28th, 2022
U OF M LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM - Chanhassen, MN
Tuesday, July 19th, 2022
NORTH HENNEPIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Brooklyn Park, MN
Thursday, July 14th, 2022
CENTRAL PARK - Faribault, MN
Friday, June 24th, 2022
WABASHA STREET CAVES - Saint Paul, MN
Thursday, June 16th, 2022
WABASHA STREET CAVES - Saint Paul, MN
Sunday, June 12th, 2022
JAZZ ON THE PRAIRIE - Staring Lake Park, Eden Prairie, MN
7 Bands from 12:00-8:00pm
Friday, June 10th, 2022
HISTORIC FT SNELLING AMPHITHEATER - St Paul, MN
1. Keepin' Track Of The Time (4:39)
2. I've Got The World On A String (2:34)
3. Lullaby Of Birdland (4:49)
4. Mambo From "West Side Story" (3:25)
5. You Took Advantage Of Me (2:35)
6. And All That Jazz (2:32)
7. My Foolish Heart (4:47)
8. Cheek To Cheek (2:58)
9. Samba Del Gringo (5:39)
10. Come Rain Or Come Shine (3:15)
11. In A Mellow Tone (6:14)
12. Jumpin' East Of Java (2:46)
13. Jersey Bounce (4:00)
14. I Get A Kick Out Of You (3:55)
15. Summertime (4:51)
SAXOPHONE: TRUMPET & FLUGELHORN: TROMBONE: Paul Rippe - Alto & Soprano John Egnell John Zschunke Becky Weiland - Alto & Flute Steve Truran Alex Lindstrom Chuck Linderkamp - Tenor Mike Supple Mark Mohwinkel Bruce Olson - Tenor Chris Sasik Keith Nelson Ed Johnson - Baritone Phil Belin Warren Weise - Baritone & Big Ears
RHYTHM: David Miller - Piano Phil Olson - Guitar Pete Karstad - Bass Ben Anderson - Drums VOCALIST: Linnea Nelson Marrin
DIRECTOR: Bob Hallquist - Flugelhorn
CD Cost: $15 + $5 Shipping
Contact Bruce Olson for purchase information.
1. A Wonderful Day Like Today (2:36)
2. Too Close For Comfort (4:13)
3. Basically Blues (6:03)
4. Coconut Champagne (5:23)
5. Serenade In Blue (3:57)
6. Orange Colored Sky (2:32)
7. High Maintenance (6:50)
8. God Bless The Child (4:29)
9. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (4:12)
10. Somewhere (3:21)
11. C-jam Blues ((Ala Mambo) (3:18)
12. I Left My Heart In San Francisco (2:49)
13. I'm Beginning To See The Light (2:22)
14. Hard Hearted Hannah (4:33)
15. Somewhere Out There (3:42)
16. Sam's Boogie (3:04)
SAXOPHONE: TRUMPET: TROMBONE: Paul Rippe - Alto & Soprano John Egnell John Zschunke Becky Weiland - Alto & Flute Steve Truran Alex Lindstrom Chuck Linderkamp - Tenor, Soprano & Flute Mike Supple Mark Mohwinkel Bruce Olson - Tenor Chris Sasik Keith Nelson Ed Johnson - Baritone Phil Belin
RHYTHM: David Miller - Piano Pete Karstad - Bass Ben Anderson - Drums VOCALIST: Linnea Nelson Marrin
DIRECTOR: Bob Hallquist - Flugelhorn & Percussion
CD Cost: $15 + $5 Shipping
Contact Bruce Olson for purchase information.
1. Ol' Man River 2:22
2. When You're Smiling 4:30
3. Till You Come Back To Me 3:22
4. Royal Garden Blues 4:48
5. Why Don't You Do Right 3:28
6. Count Bubba 5:18
7. Bad Habits 3:01
8. Stompin' At The Savoy 2:549. Stardust 4:01
10. It Don't Mean A Thing 2:15
11. Sing, Sing, Sing 3:04
12. Someone To Watch Over Me 3:50
13. Chi Chi 2:18
14. When Sunny Gets Blue 4:17
15. As Long As I'm Singing 2:17
16. Nonola 4:45
SAXOPHONE: TRUMPET: TROMBONE: Paul Rippe - Alto & Soprano John Egnell John Zschunke Becky Weiland - Alto Steve Truran Mark Mohwinkel Chuck Linderkamp - Tenor, Clarinet & Flute Mike Supple Alex Lindstrom Bruce Olson - Tenor Chris Sasik Keith Nelson Ed Johnson - Baritone Phil Belin
RHYTHM: David Miller - Piano Pete Karstad - Bass Ben Anderson - Drums VOCALIST: Laurie Rejzer
DIRECTOR: Bob Hallquist - Flugelhorn & Percussion
Cost: SOLD OUT
1. Funtime 2:57
2. Love is Here to Stay 4:22
3. Shiny Stockings 4:39
4. Unforgettable 4:07
5. The Stripper 2:38
6. When I Fall In Love 3:54
7. I Get The Blues When 2:59
8. Rocking Chair 3:529. Fly Me To The Moon 2:22
10. Skylark 3:49
11. Cherry 3:09
12. The Second Time Around 3:15
13. Lover Man 5:01
14. You Make Me Feel So Young 2:50
15. Little Girl Blue 2:39
16. Big Swing Face 4:58
SAXOPHONES: TRUMPETS: TROMBONES: Paul Rippe - Alto John Egnell Craig Pederson Becky Weiland - Alto Steve Truran Sonja Langsjoen Chuck Linderkamp - Tenor Mike Supple Mark Mohwinkel Bruce Olson - Tenor Chris Sasik Byron Backus Tom Barth - Baritone Phil Belin Keith Nelson
RHYTHM: David Miller - Piano Pete Karstad - Bass David Blanton - Drums VOCALIST: Mary Lou Peterman
DIRECTOR: Dr. Mark "ML" Lammers
Cost: SOLD OUT
