The ensemble
The Collective performs in six- and seven-piece configurations depending on repertoire, personnel and venue. Its book draws on classic standards, vocal features, instrumental blowing tunes and arrangements developed in the workshop.
Sextet & septet · Twin Cities
The Jazz Workshop Collective.
A six- and seven-piece straight-ahead jazz ensemble with vocals, two saxophones and a full rhythm section, playing swing, bebop, modal jazz and the Great American Songbook.
About
A bigger sound from the workshop tradition.
Where it began
The Collective was formed at North Star Jazz Workshops, where collaboration, listening and exploration of the jazz tradition are at the heart of the program.
The quartet
The Collective’s rhythm section and alto saxophone also perform as Take Your Time, a quartet available for corporate and private events.
Musicians
Seven voices.
- VocalsTory Clark
- Alto saxophoneCurt Bergmann
- Tenor saxophoneCharles Burdick
- PianoMadeline Elmhirst
- GuitarJohn Pohl
- BassMaria Meade
- DrumsJon Norstad
Performances
Where we’ve played.
- Workshop Concert Series, Metronome Brewery, St. Paul
- Showtime Studio & Coffee, Roseville
- Workshop Concert Series, Metronome Brewery, St. Paul
- Whistling Well Farm, Afton
- Hoffman Family Fundraiser, Dual Citizen Brewery, St. Paul
- Workshop Concert Series, Jazz Central Studios, St. Paul
- Linda Pruden’s book launch, From Fear to Peace: Growing Spiritually as a Dementia Caregiver, St. Paul
- Workshop Concert Series, Jazz Central Studios, St. Paul
Listen
Live at Showtime.
Recorded live at Showtime Studio & Coffee, Roseville.
- All of Me
- Autumn Leaves
- Sweet Georgia Brown