Betty Jane (No. 1305)

Great Falls Trio Betty Jane blends sophisticated jazz harmony with exciting funk rhythms and heartfelt lyrics. Offering a combination of Montana inspired originals and arranged covers, Betty Jane showcases a rich palette of music on 11th & Grant with Eric Funk. Betty Jane is the inspired creation of singer, songwriter and pianist, Britta Lee, known for her powerful, expressive singing and unique piano style. Joining Lee in this accomplished ensemble is drummer Alex Platt and bassist Rob Kohler. Kohler, a skilled composer and educator, has been a featured performer at many music festivals around the world including Montreux, Strawberry, Vancouver International, and the Stanford Jazz Workshop. Platt is a recording artist, teacher and producer who recently returned to his home state of Montana from Los Angeles. He studied at the California Institute of the Arts and has performed with members of the Coltrane family as well as luminaries in styles from country to funk.