2014 Aug 2, Saturday 3:30-4:30 MICA Stage
Samuel Winternheimer is a bassist, composer and arranger. He was born in Chicago, and spent his childhood between Chicago and Indianapolis. He started playing bass when he was 14 years old , inspired by a Ray Brown Trio recording. He recently graduated from Michigan State University with a Jazz Studies degree, and is currently pursuing his Master’s in Jazz Studies at Florida State University.Sam has played and performed with musicians such as Randy “Uncle G” Gelipse, Wessell “Warmdaddy” Anderson, Derrick Gardner, Steve Allee, im Froncek, Matthew Pivec — and of course, Caroiine Glaeser!
Caroline Glaeser began her love for piano in the 2nd grade. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she has lived in several states but is thankful to call Michigan home, because it introduced her to jazz! Caroline went to Byron Center High School, where she was a part of the Byron Center Jazz Orchestra. She is now pursuing a degree in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University.
Joining them at JazzFest, the third member of the trio will be drummer Ryan McMahon, a junior at MSU Jazz Studies.