From the influences of Gil Evans, Clare Fischer, and Bob Brookmeyer comes an evening of original music and the debut of Poehlke's "Apophatic Suite."

Nathan Poehlke conductor
Steve Owen alto sax
Idit Shner alto sax
Joe Manis tenor sax
Jon Corona tenor sax
Luke Turner baritone sax
Burnette Dillon trumpet
Paul Krueger trumpet
Doug Doerfert trumpet
Quinn Walker trumpet
Rich Lewis trombone 
Henry Coba trombone
Bodie Pfost trombone
Glenn Griffith trombone
Avery Scanlon guitar
Torrey Newhart piano
Sean Peterson bass
Nik Barber drums

Nathan Poehlke is an award winning composer, guitarist, and educator in Eugene, Oregon. His compositions have been performed by groups such as the Eastman Jazz Ensemble, The US Navy Commodores, and the Oregon Jazz Ensemble. He currently teaches at Bushnell University as the composer/arranger and instrumental director for their Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Ensemble, as well as theory/aural skills instructor.

The Nathan Poehlke Jazz Ensemble is composed of the finest musicians in the Willamette Valley area, each with their own renowned careers.