Mhondoro plays at the Jazz Station in Eugene

• John Mambira percussion, vocals
• Idit Shner alto saxophone
• Torrey Newhart piano / keyboard
• Garrett Baxter bass
• Ken Mastrogiovanni drums

The Jazz Station will be collaborating with The Farmers Market to provide three FREE concerts at the Lane County Night Markets this summer. 

John Mambira, vocalist and percussionist, hails from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe; he toured Europe with his band Bongo Love and has international experience in percussion, singing, traditional dance, and marimba band. He is also a member of legendary Zim musician Thomas Mapfumo. John is now settled in Eugene, Oregon.

Idit Shner, saxophonist, hails from Yahud, Israel. She is a diverse performer equally at ease in jazz and classical settings; currently professor of saxophone and jazz studies at The University of Oregon.

Torrey Newhart is a keyboardist, pianist, and composer; originally from Bend, Oregon, but now resides in Eugene. A consummate performer, Torrey has several releases under his name and ongoing project of Obsidian Animals, and performs often with Inner Limits trio.

Garrett Baxter, a bass virtuoso, is quickly gaining reputation on the national jazz scene and has been a staple of the Portland jazz scene.

Oregon-based drummer, Ken Mastrogiovanni, brings a unique sensibility and modern voice to the drums and the music, making him a rising musician of his generation in his music scene. He is drummer, producer, composer, and educator.