Jeff Shoup

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The Jeff Shoup Trio promises to move moods, stir the senses, and mix it up. From the bouncy light-hearted beat of big band influence to the jazzy contemporary sound of “now” to the melancholy muse that sings to your heart, the group will swing and swoon crowds at this year’s JazzFest.

This fun, approachable group engages a diverse audience and is fast-becoming a recognizable name with a devout following in the Lansing region. Bandleader Jeff Shoup calls himself a “non-traditional” MSU student at age 37, and has performed with Jim Alfredson at Mumbai. Shoup’s quartet has played at local venues such as Leroy’s and Stober’s and at the 2011 Lansing JazzFest.

“We’ll deliver a balanced set of traditional jazz standards, a good element of swinging tunes, and Tamara has a terrific medley of contemporary jazz, so we’ll have something for everyone,” Shoup says.

Playing in semi professional bands since the early 90’s, Shoup’s band includes:

• Jeff Shoup – Drums
• Ryan Freitas – Tenor sax
• Louis Rudner – Acoustic and electric bass
• Cory Allen – Electric guitar