Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle

Lee DeWyze emerged from Chicago’s rich music scene with a voice and songwriting shaped by intimacy, restraint, and lived experience. He has toured internationally for more than fifteen years, building a devoted following through performances defined by emotional gravity and quiet intensity.

Seattle based guitarist/composer... one of America's foremost experts in Pan-African, Soukous, Rumba and Jazz music. A major player on the scene in London, Seattle, Boston, who has played, collaborated and been special guest with African Artist Mose Fan Fan, Ali Birra, Geoffrey Oryema, Diblo Dibala, Orchestra Virunga, Tabu Ley Rochereau and many other important artists. He is also very versed in the be-bop idiom, and many other musical styles and cultural music.

Robert Eagle Staff Middle School Jazz Band performs all genres of jazz including big band, Latin jazz, and New Orleans style brass.