featured artists:

Chris Brubeck

Grammy-nominated composer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Brubeck is celebrated for his work as a bassist, trombonist, pianist, and composer whose music seamlessly bridges jazz, classical, blues, and folk traditions. The son of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, he toured and recorded with the Dave Brubeck Quartet for more than two decades before founding the acclaimed Brubeck Brothers Quartet and Triple Play. His original compositions include orchestral works, chamber music, concertos, and musicals, and he continues to perform with orchestras and ensembles throughout the United States and abroad.

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Joel Brown

Joel Brown is an accomplished guitarist, vocalist, composer, and educator known for his remarkable versatility across jazz, folk, blues, classical, and Americana. A founding member of Chris Brubeck's acclaimed trio Triple Play, Brown's expressive musicianship and inventive arrangements have delighted audiences at concert halls, festivals, and with symphony orchestras across the country. His warm stage presence and eclectic musical style make him a sought-after performer and collaborator.

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Peter Madcat Ruth

Award-winning harmonica virtuoso Peter "Madcat" Ruth is widely recognized as one of America's premier harmonica players. Named Harmonica Player of the Year by the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica (SPAH), he has built an international reputation for his dynamic performances spanning blues, jazz, folk, and world music. A longtime collaborator of Chris Brubeck, Madcat is a founding member of Triple Play, captivating audiences with his extraordinary musicianship, infectious energy, and mastery of multiple instruments.