Keyboard performance, studio or stage, any genre. I excel at jazz, funk, r&b, fusion, blues, latin, country and rock. McNally Smith 2006 alumnus.

I currently play as primary keyboardist in  7 bands in the Twin Cities:

8 Switch - 8 piece funk / r&b / rock performing originals and unique arrangements of popular oldies and contemporary artists (clubs, corporate functions, casinos, private parties). 

Rare Medium - 6 piece horn band jazz / fusion, originals and unique jazz arrangements of rock/pop/r&b tunes (clubs, corporate functions, festivals).

 Dee Miller - 6 piece blues cover band (clubs, roadhouses, festivals, parties).   

The Tesfa Combos - Duo to septet incarnations led by Dejen Tesfagiorgis (sax) playing jazz standards and originals. Standing Wednesday Night Jazz Jam engagement at the nationally famous Artists' Quarter in Saint Paul. (small clubs, intimate environments, corporate, educational and private functions).

Manguito - Sensual Latin jazz quintet playing originals and uniquely arranged covers (small clubs, theme restaurants, private functions).

Captain Mike & the Totems (aka the Native Sons) - Beatle-esque originals with that late 60's psychedelic sound and modern lyrics akin to alternative rock. 

Big Toe & The Jam (start-up) - 10-pc horn band variety (clubs). 

Also on call for several bands as a sub or an additional player: 

Dan Ristrom & the Big Throwdown - 6-7 piece funk / r&b / jazz, The House Band (Mayslack's) - 5-6 piece rock, Funktasia 8-9 piece variety, Roger James Trio -  jazz, Sonic Jones - jam band, Jistoray - 4 piece Alt rock originals, Power of 10 - 10 pc. variety band.

Previously I was a member of the PHAT Four (fusion), theJeff Wenberg Band (rock) and Prior Avenue (funk / r&b / soul) -11 piece  horn band, classics and originals.

I also contract with the St. Paul Public School District as a music director / accompanist for 2-3 school musicals per year unless I'm touring. I've done session work on several locally produced CD's, as well as being on call as a keyboardist with a number of local producers and recording studios.  jesse_mueller BandMix profile 

The music below reveals a few of the many styles I embrace. I have also performed in hip hop, rock, heavy metal, and country bands. As I obtain quality sample recordings of other genres, I'll swap them out here. More samples of my keyboard work can be found at Prior Avenue on Nextcat (r&b/soul), Dee Miller on Nextcat (blues) and Manguito on Nextcat (Latin jazz).