The Tidal Breeze Jazz Quartet is known for its ‘Cool Energy’ jazz and Latin jazz, while also playing a wider variety including funk, blues, swing, and New Orleans styles. The Tidal Breeze Trio features Terri Pederson on trumpet, Pat Abbot on bass, Matt Poschweit on keyboard, and Todd Williams on drums.

Terri Pederson is a Trumpet / Flugelhorn player who leads Tidal Breeze Jazz Arts. Terri has performed with singer Ernestine Anderson, singer / entertainer Clint Holmes, and jazz greats Bill Watrous and Phil Urso. Terri’s recent composition “Ode to the Emergency Room” can be heard on YouTube and Spotify and features Pat Abbott on a killer electric bass solo.

Bassist Pat Abbott is an Orchestra Director in the public school system as well as a college level Adjunct Professor of Jazz Studies. Pat has performed with legendary jazz masters Bill Watrous, Paul Smoker and Phil Haynes.

Keyboardist Matt Podschweit’s versatility has led to gigs with jazz, rock, blues, folk, top 40, and big band artists as well as recording session work and a career in commercial audio production.

Matt has appeared with such notable acts as the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, The Four Lads, Little Anthony and the Imperials; and is currently appearing with the SofaKillers, Treo, Eric Ellison and Tidal Breeze.

The amazing Todd Williams will join the quartet on drums.

Todd is one of the most in-demand drummers in the region.