Mary Rodgers is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, performer, and educator whose dynamic career spans genres and stages across the country. Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Mary earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus on saxophone from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 2006.
With a reputation for versatility and soulful expression, Mary has performed with an eclectic range of artists including JD McPherson, Ronnie Spector, Dale Watson, Hillbilly Casino, The Legendary Shack Shakers, Paul Burch & The WPA Ballclub, The Hi-Jivers, Marco With Love, Chip Greene, and many others. In 2013, she was honored with the Wisconsin Area Music Industry’s “Reed/Brass Player of the Year” award, recognizing her standout work with The Invaders, The Dead Man’s Carnival, and The Uptown Savages.
https://www.maryrodgersmusic.com/
Jon Mroz is a jazz bassist and vocalist known for his deep roots in the jazz tradition and his commitment to honoring the music’s foundational artists while also exploring new creative directions. Mroz’s love for jazz began early, sparked by a Count Basie cassette his father gave him. His first jazz record purchase was a live album by Brother Jack McDuff, which he described as “swinging like hell.” Mroz’s playing and singing reflect both technical mastery and emotional authenticity. He blends the rich, resonant tones of jazz bass with expressive vocals, creating a sound that is both rooted in tradition and open to innovation. His performances often emphasize the storytelling and human connection that jazz embodies.
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