The Wee Trio takes the stage at SIUE's Dunham Hall Theater.

The Wee Trio burst onto the scene in 2008 with their release “Capitol Diner, Vol. 1,” which received international attention and was considered one of the top 10 albums of the year by “The San Francisco Chronicle,” “Boston’s Patriot Ledger” and “All About Jazz.” 

Marcus Crowder of “The Sacramento Bee” noted that “The Wee Trio is the kind of band that undermines conventional expectations of what a jazz group is, besides being outstanding musicians . . . one of the few jazz bands that started out with as much love for Nirvana as Monk.”

The trio, which calls both Nashville and New York City home, tours around the world. With James Westfall on vibraphone, Jared Schonig on drums and SIUE’s own 2002 music grad and Chancellor’s Scholar Dan Loomis on bass, The Wee Trio is making a name for themselves. 

Not only will this show be featuring an SIUE alum, but the SIUE Jazz faculty will be opening the show.