This first class jazz singer pianist t and her creative bassist perform their impeccable, swinging arrangements: from Cole Porter to Waylon Jennings - with special guests, most notably Richard Kriehn, on mandolin and violin, of A Prairie Home Companion.

Jazz singer pianist JoAnn Funk and bassist Jeff Brueske performed Jazz in The Lobby Bar at the

This first class jazz singer pianist t and her creative bassist perform their impeccable, swinging arrangements: from Cole Porter to Waylon Jennings - with special guests, most notably Richard Kriehn, on mandolin and violin, of A Prairie Home Companion.

Jazz singer pianist JoAnn Funk and bassist Jeff Brueske performed Jazz in The Lobby Bar at the incomparably elegant Saint Paul Hotel, in St Paul Minnesota for nine years. This stunning CD celebrates the arrangements and musical simpatico of these two talented musicians. JoAnn's arrangements shine on a marvelous mix of tunes, ranging from Cole Porter, Gershwin and Harold Arlen to Mose Allison and Waylon Jennings. JoAnn's arrangements are outstanding; every song is truly unique.

Three incredible musicians join them on 5 different tracks. The tasteful and always swinging drummer Nathan Norman is featured on I Get A Kick Out of You, You Fascinate Me So and I'm Glad There is You. Saxophonist Pete Whitman, who has played with the Minnesota Orchestra, and has 3 CDs out with his own band, adds a wistful touch to Someone To Watch Over Me. Richard Kriehn is the violinist and mandolinist for A Prairie Home Companion and he joins JoAnn and Jeff for a their gorgeous version of Waylon Jennings' Anything You Ask. Recorded at Creation Audio, Studio A, Minneapolis MN. Produced by JoAnn Funk and Steve Wiese. Mixed and mastered by Steve Wiese. Recorded by Miles Hanson.