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Jay Lawrence has been on the jazz faculties of Brigham Young University, Snow College, Utah Valley University, the University of Utah, and others. Joining the Musicians Union at age 15, Jay played the Reno, Vegas and Tahoe showrooms with artists such as Cher, Sammy Davis Jr., Andy and Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, Liberace, Ben E. King, Linda Ronstadt, Donny Osmond, and Gladys Knight. Jay has recorded percussion for movies including The Sandlot, Gettysburg, U-571, Three Ninjas Kick Back, and Nightmare on Elm St VII. His TV credits include ESPN, NBC's Crossroads, the Merv Griffin Show from Caesars Palace, Orange Bowl Halftime show, Mrs. America Pageants, CMT video- Chris LeDoux's Ridin' for a Fall, and Xena-Warrior Princess. He has performed in concert with jazz artists including Milt Jackson, James Moody, Roy Hargrove, Hank Jones, and Carol Kaye (of the Wrecking Crew). Lawrence has recorded critically acclaimed albums “When I Look at You”, “Thermal Strut”, “Sweet Lime”, “Sonic Paragon”, and others with John Clayton, Bob Mintzer, Joey DeFrancesco, Renee Rosnes, Andy Martin, John Patitucci, Bob Sheppard, Wycliffe Gordon, and Mike Stern. Jay soloed on KasKade's twice Grammy-nominated album Atmosphere. He can also be heard as a soloist on "The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Friends". Numerous awards have been given to Mr. Lawrence, including twice being selected as the Utah Arts Festival Commissioned Composer and Award of Distinction (1st place) for his original composition This Monument of Faith in the Hymn category worldwide competition-2012. Moreover, Lawrence has authored 4 college pedagogical music manuals. He and his wife Linda have 6 children and 18 grandchildren.

Corey Christiansen is a recording artist, writer, educator, and performer and he has played and taught in literally every type of situation around the globe for the last decade. He has played and recorded with a long list of jazz greats throughout his career, has current recordings on Origin Records, leads his own band, is an active touring performer, and is currently working on several online music education projects.

Matt Larson began playing the bass at the age of 10. His musicianship has since earned him the reputation as one of Utah’s premier jazz bass players. Matt plays both upright bass and bass guitar and feels comfortable on both instruments, allowing him to play many styles of music. He has performed and recorded with a variety of music groups in the Salt Lake City and surrounding areas.

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