Music for Art Leelanau will be provided by the John Lindenau Quartet. A trumpet and flugelhorn jazz artist, John has played with such greats as Jimmy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Ramsey Lewis, and Dave Brubeck, as well as in many classical music groups. As a crossover player, he has an ease of tone quality that translates into an exceptional and rare ballad style. He is now retired from his long career as a music instructor, most recently with the Interlochen Arts Academy, and owns and operates a charter sportfishing boat out of Leland’s Fishtown during the summer months.

The other members of the quartet include Steve Stargardt, a sought-after jazz keyboard player who regularly plays with many local musicians in various settings throughout the northern lower peninsula. Steve was a music teacher for over 30 years, and has played for Broadway musicals, jazz and classical concerts, and as a studio musician.

Another musician equally at home in jazz and classical music settings is bassist Jerry Cameron. His degree in Music Education with a minor in Jazz Studies have prepared him well for a career in music that has included playing on cruise ships and being a band leader in Nashville. Jerry now plays all over the state at jazz festivals and in jazz clubs.

Drummer Jon Lindenau rounds out the quartet. Son of a musician, he plays drums for this group and others. As a member of the On Quartet, Jon will be playing for the Traverse City Film Festival Founder’s Party on Sunday, July 26. He also serves as First Mate on his father’s charter boat, the Infinity.