Swinging Motown Celebrates Black History Month

Acoustic Jazz Versions of Motown Favorites

Swinging Motown celebrates Black History Month performing songs from the immortal Motown Records that highlight the African American experience. Some of the renowned artists highlighted include Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder. The songs are performed with a unique acoustic jazz flavor, which audiences have found to be very enjoyable and engaging.

Chreese and Geoff Jones: Vocals

Nathan Norman: Drums

Nancy Bierma: Piano

Jim Bierma: Bass

Geoff and Chreese Jones are vocalists for the Grammy Award Winning Sounds of Blackness and have worked with singers such as Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, and Elton John. Nancy and Jim Bierma have performed with countless ensembles for over 40 years and are in the Iowa Jazz Hall of Fame. Nathan Norman is from Washington D.C., has traveled the country with jazz groups, and is one of the most requested drummers in the Twin Cities.

"For a great evening of high-energy music, look no further than Swinging Motown. This exceptional band expertly fuses the timeless grooves of Motown with jazz, creating a sound that is both fresh and nostalgic."

Dayna Martinez, Twin Cities Jazz Festival Executive Director

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