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The Bend in the River Big Band was formed in 1987 from Alumni of Gustavus Adolphus College under the direction of Dr. Mark Lammers. Our current line-up is:
SAXOPHONES: TRUMPETS: TROMBONES: John Engebretson - Alto/Soprano Becky Weiland - Alto/Flute/Clarinet John Egnell Caleb Likely Chuck Linderkamp - Tenor/Soprano/Flute/Clarinet/Piccolo Mike Supple Mark Mohwinkle Bruce Olson - Tenor/Flute/Clarinet Chris Sasik Alex Lindstrom Ed Johnson - Baritone Philip Belin Cory Lau
RHYTHM: David Miller - Piano Mike Johander - Bass Ben Anderson - Drums VOCALIST: Barb Piper
DIRECTOR: John Engebretson
Sunday, June 7th, 2026 — 12:00-12:45 PM
JAZZ ON THE PRAIRIE Staring Lake Park, Eden Prairie, MN 7 Bands from 12:00-8:00pm Thursday, June 18th, 2026 — 7:00-10:00 PM
WABASHA STREET CAVES Saint Paul, MN Wabasha Street Caves - Events Monday, June 22nd, 2026 — 7:00-8:30 PM
COMO PARK PAVILION Saint Paul, MN Music in the Parks Sunday, June 28th, 2026 — 7:00-8:00 PM
CENTENNIAL LAKES Edina, MN Thursday, July 9th, 2026 — 7:00-8:30 PM
MINNEHAHA FALLS BANDSHELL Minneapolis, MN Friday, July 10th, 2026 — 6:00-9:00 PM
NORTHFIELD JAZZ FESTIVAL Northfield, MN Grand Events Center Thursday, August 20th, 2026 — 7:00-10:00 PM
WABASHA STREET CAVES Saint Paul, MN Wabasha Street Caves - Events Sunday, September 20th, 2026 — 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
SUMMERWOOD Chanhassan, MN Thursday, October 15th, 2026 — 7:00-10:00 PM
WABASHA STREET CAVES Saint Paul, MN Wabasha Street Caves - Events Sunday, December 13th, 2026 — 6:45 PM
ST MARK'S LUTHERAN CHURCH North St Paul, MN Thursday, December 17th, 2026 — 7:00-10:00 PM
WABASHA STREET CAVES Saint Paul, MN Wabasha Street Caves - Events
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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
WABASHA STREET CAVES - Saint Paul, MN
Wabasha Street Caves - Events
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
BRAHAM EVENT CENTER - Rush City, MN
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
WABASHA STREET CAVES - Saint Paul, MN
Wabasha Street Caves - Events
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
CHURCH of SAINT MICHAEL - Farmington, MN
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
WABASHA STREET CAVES - Saint Paul, MN
Wabasha Street Caves - Events
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
ST MARK'S LUTHERAN CHURCH - North St Paul, MN
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
WABASHA STREET CAVES - Saint Paul, MN
Wabasha Street Caves - Events
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
WABASHA STREET CAVES - Saint Paul, MN
Wabasha Street Caves - Events
Monday, August 18th, 2025
CENTENNIAL LAKES - Edina, MN
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
CENTRAL PARK - Faribault, MN
Thursday, June 19th, 2025
WABASHA STREET CAVES - Saint Paul, MN
Wabasha Street Caves - Events
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
JAZZ ON THE PRAIRIE - Staring Lake Park, Eden Prairie, MN
7 Bands from 12:00-8:00pm
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
CHATFIELD CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Chatfield, MN
Bend in the River Big Band — Chatfield Arts
1. Keepin' Track Of The Time (4:39)
2. I've Got The World On A String (2:34)
3. Lullaby Of Birdland (4:49)
4. Mambo From "West Side Story" (3:25)
5. You Took Advantage Of Me (2:35)
6. And All That Jazz (2:32)
7. My Foolish Heart (4:47)
8. Cheek To Cheek (2:58)
9. Samba Del Gringo (5:39)
10. Come Rain Or Come Shine (3:15)
11. In A Mellow Tone (6:14)
12. Jumpin' East Of Java (2:46)
13. Jersey Bounce (4:00)
14. I Get A Kick Out Of You (3:55)
15. Summertime (4:51)
SAXOPHONE: TRUMPET & FLUGELHORN: TROMBONE: Paul Rippe - Alto & Soprano John Egnell John Zschunke Becky Weiland - Alto & Flute Steve Truran Alex Lindstrom Chuck Linderkamp - Tenor Mike Supple Mark Mohwinkel Bruce Olson - Tenor Chris Sasik Keith Nelson Ed Johnson - Baritone Phil Belin Warren Weise - Baritone & Big Ears
RHYTHM: David Miller - Piano Phil Olson - Guitar Pete Karstad - Bass Ben Anderson - Drums VOCALIST: Linnea Nelson Marrin
DIRECTOR: Bob Hallquist - Flugelhorn
CD Cost: $15 + $5 Shipping
Contact Bruce Olson for purchase information.
1. A Wonderful Day Like Today (2:36)
2. Too Close For Comfort (4:13)
3. Basically Blues (6:03)
4. Coconut Champagne (5:23)
5. Serenade In Blue (3:57)
6. Orange Colored Sky (2:32)
7. High Maintenance (6:50)
8. God Bless The Child (4:29)
9. Don't Get Around Much Anymore (4:12)
10. Somewhere (3:21)
11. C-jam Blues ((Ala Mambo) (3:18)
12. I Left My Heart In San Francisco (2:49)
13. I'm Beginning To See The Light (2:22)
14. Hard Hearted Hannah (4:33)
15. Somewhere Out There (3:42)
16. Sam's Boogie (3:04)
SAXOPHONE: TRUMPET: TROMBONE: Paul Rippe - Alto & Soprano John Egnell John Zschunke Becky Weiland - Alto & Flute Steve Truran Alex Lindstrom Chuck Linderkamp - Tenor, Soprano & Flute Mike Supple Mark Mohwinkel Bruce Olson - Tenor Chris Sasik Keith Nelson Ed Johnson - Baritone Phil Belin
RHYTHM: David Miller - Piano Pete Karstad - Bass Ben Anderson - Drums VOCALIST: Linnea Nelson Marrin
DIRECTOR: Bob Hallquist - Flugelhorn & Percussion
CD Cost: $15 + $5 Shipping
Contact Bruce Olson for purchase information.
1. Ol' Man River 2:22
2. When You're Smiling 4:30
3. Till You Come Back To Me 3:22
4. Royal Garden Blues 4:48
5. Why Don't You Do Right 3:28
6. Count Bubba 5:18
7. Bad Habits 3:01
8. Stompin' At The Savoy 2:549. Stardust 4:01
10. It Don't Mean A Thing 2:15
11. Sing, Sing, Sing 3:04
12. Someone To Watch Over Me 3:50
13. Chi Chi 2:18
14. When Sunny Gets Blue 4:17
15. As Long As I'm Singing 2:17
16. Nonola 4:45
SAXOPHONE: TRUMPET: TROMBONE: Paul Rippe - Alto & Soprano John Egnell John Zschunke Becky Weiland - Alto Steve Truran Mark Mohwinkel Chuck Linderkamp - Tenor, Clarinet & Flute Mike Supple Alex Lindstrom Bruce Olson - Tenor Chris Sasik Keith Nelson Ed Johnson - Baritone Phil Belin
RHYTHM: David Miller - Piano Pete Karstad - Bass Ben Anderson - Drums VOCALIST: Laurie Rejzer
DIRECTOR: Bob Hallquist - Flugelhorn & Percussion
Cost: SOLD OUT
1. Funtime 2:57
2. Love is Here to Stay 4:22
3. Shiny Stockings 4:39
4. Unforgettable 4:07
5. The Stripper 2:38
6. When I Fall In Love 3:54
7. I Get The Blues When 2:59
8. Rocking Chair 3:529. Fly Me To The Moon 2:22
10. Skylark 3:49
11. Cherry 3:09
12. The Second Time Around 3:15
13. Lover Man 5:01
14. You Make Me Feel So Young 2:50
15. Little Girl Blue 2:39
16. Big Swing Face 4:58
SAXOPHONES: TRUMPETS: TROMBONES: Paul Rippe - Alto John Egnell Craig Pederson Becky Weiland - Alto Steve Truran Sonja Langsjoen Chuck Linderkamp - Tenor Mike Supple Mark Mohwinkel Bruce Olson - Tenor Chris Sasik Byron Backus Tom Barth - Baritone Phil Belin Keith Nelson
RHYTHM: David Miller - Piano Pete Karstad - Bass David Blanton - Drums VOCALIST: Mary Lou Peterman
DIRECTOR: Dr. Mark "ML" Lammers
Cost: SOLD OUT
