Marissa McLain & Michael Potter, piano

Described as having a “warm and rich voice, with a giant sense of swing”, Marissa McLain is an emerging jazz vocalist in the San Francisco scene. Her approach to The Great American Songbook is deeply unique, encompassing any emotion and range that the very nature of jazz commands. Her interpretations all come from a place of endless curiosity and respect for the tradition.

Michael Potter is a jazz pianist based in San Francisco, with a deep love for the traditions of straight-ahead swing in addition to the contemporary sounds of jazz fusion. Recently returned from two years teaching and performing in Japan, Michael brings a global sensibility to his playing while remaining grounded in the roots of the music. A regular presence in the Bay Area scene, he performs across a range of settings—from classic jazz combos to collaborations in fusion, R&B, and soul.

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