Director of Jazz Studies at Fort Hays State University, Brad Dawson serves as principal trumpet with the Hays Symphony and performs with several jazz groups and big bands and as a soloist. He has performed with Frank Mantooth, Kevin Mahogany, Kim Park, Tommy Ruskin, Gerald Spaits, and Bob Bowman. Live Edge Trio features Ben Markley on piano, Seth Lewis on bass, and Andy Wheelock on drums. For this performance, the trio welcomes drummer Alejandro Castańo. Live Edge writes and arranges music that reflects and builds upon the rich history of the jazz piano trio, featuring hard-swinging, harmonically rich, and infectiously groovy tunes.