Witness the Minnesota debut of one of the foremost up-and-coming jazz vocalists of our time! For the inaugural evening of July Reunions With Ella Grace, Julia Danielle will join us from New York City, where she is earning her master’s degree at The Juilliard School, for two dynamic sets of original compositions and arrangements from both Ella and Julia.

Band Members:
Ella Grace - Trumpet
Julia Danielle - Vocals
Lasse Corson - Piano
Jack Schabert - Piano
Jake Shockman - Saxophone
Adam Tucker - Bass

Ella Grace is a trumpeter, composer, educator, and producer labeled a “rising star” in the Twin Cities jazz scene. Ella began her performance career in Minnesota’s salient youth jazz ensembles, including Minnesota Youth Jazz Bands, the Minnesota All-State Jazz Band, and the Dakota Combo. In 2021, Ella moved to Chicago to pursue a degree in jazz studies at DePaul University. Trumpeter Marcus Printup says Ella’s sound is “big, soulful, human” and “unlike anyone I’ve ever heard before,” and Ella plays to share that sound with the world. Ella now performs throughout the Midwest with several ensembles, including the Ella Grace MNTET. Led by Ella on trumpet, the MNTET is a flexible group that performs Ella’s original compositions in a variety of neo-jazz and jazz fusion styles.

Julia Danielle is a dynamic vocalist, arranger, and educator based in Chicago and New York. Winner of the 2022 International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, Julia has performed at notable venues and festivals, including Blues Alley Jazz Club, Chris' Jazz Café, The Jazz Showcase, Winter’s Jazz Club, etc. Her debut album, released in 2024, has been praised for its fresh sound and unique interpretation. Currently pursuing a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School, she continues to refine her artistry while collaborating with celebrated artists such as Kenny Washington, Gerald Cannon, Charanee Wade, Donald Vega, and Marc Cary.

Lasse Corson is a Minneapolis-born, multi-instrumentalist, composer and sound/mix-engineer who studies under Bill Charlap and Johnathan Blake at the music school in William Paterson University. He recently did a residency at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. with the reputable Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program. Lasse also drums/produces for his band Neptune And The Sailor based in New Jersey and has shared the stage with such notable people as LA Buckner, Steve Kenny, Dayna Stephens, and Javier Santiago.

Jack Schabert is a Twin Cities–based musician, composer, and educator. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from St. Olaf College and will soon be heading to Denver to earn his Master’s of Music in Jazz Composition. Jack is on the boards of directors at the MetroNOME Foundation and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. He has performed with international jazz artists such as Melissa Aldana, Danilo Pérez (Wayne Shorter Quartet), Kenni Holmen (Prince, Vulfpeck), and nine-time Grammy Award–winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis.

Jake Shockman, 21, is a dedicated educator and wind instrumentalist, specializing in saxophone. Jake’s musical journey started at 13 years old, studying with Scott Johnson, Tom Luer, Dr. Aaron Hedenstrom, and many other incredible educators. Since then, Jake has been a vibrant presence in the Twin Cities and Wisconsin music scenes. For the past four years, they have played baritone, tenor, and alto saxophone in the Grammy Award–winning University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble 1 under the direction of Robert Baca. Jake’s playing blends technical excellence with a genuine emotional connection to the music. Jake is currently studying music education. They are passionate about spreading their love of music to young aspiring musicians.

Adam Tucker is the owner and engineer at Signaturetone Recording in South Minneapolis and a bassist in many genres. After a seven-year run of Wednesday nights at the St. Paul Artist Quarter, Adam honed his skills as the hard-driving backbone of Steve Kenny's Group 47. He went on to play with No Room For Squares and the Blue Ox Jazz Trio, among other projects. He is currently the bassist for Dilly Dally Alley, Grim Lot, and the Ella Grace MNTET.