The Solomon Lindenberg Trio explores originals, obscure standards, jazz compositions, and Americana music with a dynamic, modern approach. They’ll return to Berlin after a sold-out August 2025 show.

Band Members:
Solomon Lindenberg - Piano
Colin Dorion - Drums
Dylan Reed - Bass

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Solomon Lindenberg is a pianist, composer, and educator originally from Door County, WI, and currently based in Chicago, IL. Lindenberg can be seen and heard playing in groups including his trio; the progressive quartet Folkus, which he co-leads; and bands featuring musicians Ernest “Khabeer” Dawkins, Ted Sirota, Dustin Laurenzi, Matt Ulery, and Katie Ernst. He has performed at some of the great Midwest jazz venues, including Jazz Showcase, Hungry Brain, Merrimans' Playhouse, the Estate, and Epiphany Center for the Arts. While mainly an exponent of the jazz tradition, he is also largely influenced by European classical, gospel, folk, rock, and avant-garde music.

Colin Dorion is a Chicago-based drummer who brings a distinctive voice to every musical setting while remaining deeply grounded in tradition. He has studied at Berklee College of Music and Northern Illinois University. In addition to his formal training, Dorion has undertaken extensive independent study of historic and contemporary music, continually exploring new sounds and approaches to musical expression. He has performed with acclaimed artists including Bobby Broom and Ernest Dawkins, and he is recognized for his sincerity, versatility, and unwavering commitment to serving the music.

Dylan Reed is a Chicago-based upright bassist currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in jazz studies at Northern Illinois University. A dedicated student of the jazz tradition, he has developed a strong foundation in swing and contemporary improvisation while cultivating a supportive and responsive approach to ensemble playing. He has studied with esteemed bassists Dennis Carroll and Marlene Rosenberg, whose mentorship has shaped his technical command and artistic voice. In 2024, Reed was honored as a recipient of the Kiewit-Wang Mentorship Award, recognizing his commitment to growth and artistic development.