Peter Goggin is a saxophonist, educator, and composer from Minneapolis, MN. After earning his undergraduate degree in jazz studies from the University of Michigan in 2019, he returned to the Twin Cities to develop an active performing and teaching career. Beyond leading his own projects, he has had the pleasure of professionally sharing the stage with luminaries such as Arturo Sandoval, Jens Lindemann, Randy Brecker, Diane Schuur, and John Pizzarelli.

Band Members:
Jake Baldwin - Trumpet
Peter Goggin - Saxophone
Alden Ikeda - Drums
Ted Olsen - Bass
Joe Strachan - Piano

Jake Baldwin is one of the busiest freelance trumpet players in the Midwest. You can hear him with groups ranging from the iconic Four Freshmen to the Minnesota Orchestra. In 2023, Jake won a Grammy for his contributions to the video game Assassin’s Creed: Ragnarok. His most recent release, Misc. Items on the Shifting Paradigm record label, was hailed by DownBeat magazine as one of their "Best Releases Of 2023."

Alden Ikeda is a drummer based in the Twin Cities.

Ted Olsen is a double bassist from Minneapolis, MN, with extensive experience as both a performer and composer. He has been fortunate to share the stage with many stellar musicians, including Michael Cain, Dayna Stephens, Javier Santiago, John Raymond, Tim Sparks, Dean Magraw, Aby Wolf, Eric Mayson, and Steve Kenny. He recently released his second album, “Violette.”

With over a decade of performance experience, Joe Strachan has accompanied dance on the piano, performed on synths and electronics, and composed for a diverse range of collaborations in dance and theater. His recent work has included performing Terry Riley's “In C” with six musicians and 18 dancers, touring with Craig Finn and Mixed Blood Theatre, and performing locally with ThoughtCast, Ahndendet, Charanga Tropical, Little Boat, and Adam Zahllers’ Wheel Eternal. Joe’s work has been recognized with awards such as the Next Step Fund (2020).