Cool Yule with the WPK Trio feat. Judi Vinar & Peter Vircks

A Night of Jazzy Holiday Standards

WPK Trio returns to Crooners for the Holidays, joined by the vocal stylings of Judi Vinar and the sax artistry of Peter Vircks. Fresh, creative jazz interpretations of holiday favorites.

Mark Weisberg: 6-string Electric and Fretless Basses

Michael Pilhofer: Drums

Phil Kadidlo: Piano. Keyboards

Judi Vinar: Vocals

Peter Vircks: Saxes

Mark Weisberg has played with the Top jazz artists in the Twin Cities including Debbie Duncan, Prudence Johnson, Dennis Spears, Patty Peterson, T. Michael Rambo, Fred Steele, Mary Louise Knutson, and Ginger Commodore Quartet.

Michael Pilhofer has been a top session and live-performance drummer in the Twin Cities music scene for over 30 years.

Phil Kadidlo has accompanied many singers in the Twin Cities over his long career, including Prudence Johnson, Bruce Henry, Patty Peterson and Wayne Anthony and more.

Judi Vinar has been singing in the Twin Cities since 1989, including regular appearances with the Wolverines Classic Jazz Orchestra, JazzMN Orchestra, Lori Dokken presentations, The Girls, and most recently with acclaimed guitarists Pat Donohue and Dean Magraw. She has toured internationally with Bobby McFerrin as a member of “Voicestra” and “Gimme5” since 2001. Beginning a teaching career in 1994, Judi developed the Voice Department Curriculum at Music Tech/McNally Smith College, and has been a member of Bobby McFerrin’s “Circlesongs” faculty since 2005. In 2014, Judi became a freelance vocal coach, technician and Circlesongs Facilitator. Recordings and more at www.judivinar.com.

Peter Vircks is known for his distinctive and idiosyncratic musical style that melds contemporary innovation with deep-rooted traditions. Co-founding the celebrated electric jazz group Moveable Feast and leading both Midnight Love and the Peter Vircks Quartet, he has left an influential mark on the Minnesota jazz scene. Over his career, Peter has co-written and toured internationally with Rhythmic Circus Productions’ award winning Off-Broadway show “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now” and performed with a vast array of musical acts. Peter’s work is featured on over 50 albums, including his own 2014 release “What You Believe Is True,” which earned a place in Minnesota Public Radio’s top ten jazz favorites that year. His work spans not only albums but also television, independent film, and theater. His saxophone melodies will be featured on the upcoming Paramount Pictures horror/thriller “Apartment 7A,” set to release in 2024. More at www.petervircks.com

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