Winona Jazz Collective

The WJC, formerly the Winona State University Faculty Jazz, is a 7 piece jazz fusion group bringing a mix of new arrangements of jazz classics, plus many original tunes. Their style is a mix of swing, funk, latin, and rock. They play every first Wednesday of every month at No Name Bar in Winona from September through May as well as other venues around the region.

Members Include:

Rich MacDonald - Drums

Aaron Lohmeyer - Alto Sax

Ray Dretske - Tenor Sax and EWI

Larry Price - Keyboards

Scott Gerry/Kelly Blau - Guitar

Eric Graham - Bass

Jeff Strom - Steel Drums and Percussion

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