The Jazz Workshop Collective is a straight-ahead jazz combo which plays repertoire rooted in the language of swing, bebop, and modern standards- celebrating melodies and forms from the Great American Songbook while leaving room for conversation, risk and joy!

Band members:

Tony Clark- vocals

Curt Bergmann- alto saxophone

Charles Burdick- tenor saxophone

Madeline Elmhirst- piano

John Pohl- guitar

Aakash Chandarana- bass

Jon Norstad- drums

Chris Bates- music coach, bassist, composer, educator

The Jazz Workshop Collective was formed at North Star Jazz Workshops, where collaboration, listening, and exploration of the jazz tradition are at the heart of the program.