About the Artist

About Katie Ernst Quartet:

Katie Ernst is described by the Chicago Tribune as “a versatile young bassist who plays in far-flung bands and sings with uncommon delicacy and authenticity.” She is co-leader of the adventurous Chicago-based jazz trio Twin Talk, folk-jazz duo Wayfaring, indie rock band Edith Judith, and has received widespread critical acclaim for her Dorothy Parker poetry song cycle Little Words, which premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

Dustin Laurenzi on tenor saxophone, Tom Vaitsas on piano and Marcus Evans on Drums and Katie Ernst on Bass.

About Karli Bunn:

Karli Bunn is a Chicago-based saxophonist, composer, and educator. As a Quad City native with degrees from Northern Illinois and DePaul University, Karli has performed a broad context of music with ensembles including the Blueshift Big Band, Ten of Soul, Calaveras LD, the Isaiah Spencer Quintet, The Honey Jackets in the Marriott’s production of Beehive, and her own ensembles. Bunn focuses her efforts on incorporating the aural tradition into modern innovation while fostering diversity and inclusivity within her community. She currently teaches at Schaumburg High School and privately through her own studio.