Cherrie Adams Quartet – SOLD OUT SHOW!!!

Vocalist, Cherrie Adams hails from a large family of musicians from northern
Michigan, and has come back full circle to her vocal jazz roots after a long music
teaching career in Seattle. She fronted the Forman-Finley Band for six years with
a variety of regular gigs at North City Bistro, Capitol Cider, Jazz festivals, and
private events, and recorded the CD “Only Trust Your Heart”. Her repertoire is
drawn from the Great American songbook, Latin, popular, and original songs.
Cherrie’s warm, pure tone and understated, conversational style combined with
her deep connection with the music, all contribute to her compelling authentic
style.

Veteran Seattle guitarist Ron Peters has played professionally for many years
appearing with a multitude of acts including: The Manhattan Transfer, Jennifer
Scott, Lance Buller, Stephanie Porter, The Northwest Sinfonietta, Pearl Django,
Sylvia Herold and Katy Bourne, to name just a few. When not performing he
teaches privately and at music camps and workshops in the U.S. and Canada.

Bassist, Rick Leppanen has been a member of Pearl Django for nearly 24 years. He
has performed with singer, Cherrie Adams, for many years, most recently with the
Forman-Finley band. He has toured the U.S. and 8 other countries as a musician.
In the Seattle area he has worked as a sideman with many, many groups. Rick is
also an accomplished composer.

Julian Smedley had a substantial career as a signed recording artist in England,
before moving to the U.S. where he’s continued to maintain an active schedule
performing as a violinist, guitarist and vocalist. Though technically retired, he
performs on violin with several bands, teaches and participates in music seminars
and applies his discerning ear for music production and arrangements to ongoing
recording projects.