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Billy Peterson is one of the premier, most celebrated bass players in the world. His uncompromising talents as a performer have brought him widespread recognition, as well as his plenty credits as a composer, arranger and producer. So it is no surprise that the world-renowned bassist is quite often also compared with a chameleon, but not only as he can fill many positions, but also as he is at home in several genres of music whether it be rock, pop, R&B, soul, jazz, folk or country. Peterson´s contributions to the music scene are inestimable and his imagination and boundless enthusiasm behind the bass are singular and stunning. During his extensive musical career, the permanently in-demand bassist has worked with many internationally famous, acclaimed artists, among them Carlos Santana, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Prince, Les Paul or Steve Miller, just to name a few.


Bill Carrothers has been a professional pianist for more than 40 years. He has played many venues throughout the U.S. and Europe. Mr. Carrothers has been a leader on over thirty recordings, all of which have received critical acclaim and Top Ten Of The Year accolades in major publications around the globe. He has been awarded a German Schallplattenpries, the coveted Charles Cros Award in France, and has been nominated for two French Victoires du Jazz. 

Marcus Corp. CEO Greg Marcus, an accomplished jazz musician, plays piano alongside John Price, a long-time Milwaukee jazz bassist. Enjoy the energy of this iconic pair while sipping a cocktail inside one of the most distinctive Milwaukee martini bars, 23 floors up in the sky with panoramic views of downtown and gorgeous Lake Michigan.

Jenny's silky-smooth voice will slide right into your heart.

Marcus Corp. CEO Greg Marcus, an accomplished jazz musician, plays piano alongside John Price, a long-time Milwaukee jazz bassist. Enjoy the energy of this iconic pair while sipping a cocktail inside one of the most distinctive Milwaukee martini bars, 23 floors up in the sky with panoramic views of downtown and gorgeous Lake Michigan.

Whether leading his Trio or Quartet at a club or festival, appearing with top-flight jazz artists as an in-demand sideman, making the halls of the St. Kate Arts Hotel reverberate with his solo guitar stylings, or mentoring the promising musicians of tomorrow as a founding member of the Milwaukee Jazz Institute, Paul Silbergleit brings soul, sophistication, a beautiful tone, and a refined taste to the art of jazz guitar, in the Milwaukee area and beyond.

Let a seasoned piano virtuoso and master of improvisation serenade you every first Thursday of the month with Rhapsodies in Blu - a concert series mixing both the talent of Dr. Hollander and inspiration from great composer-pianists such as George Shearing and George Gershwin. Dr. Hollander's stunning concerts have thrilled audiences in America and abroad, so take advantage of the chance to see him right here at Blu.