Four talented musicians will perform classic works from the Great American Songbook. These memorable tunes, coming from many sources — Broadway shows, Hollywood movies, jazz music — have become unforgettable standards over time. Songs by George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Henry Mancini and more will be featured on the program, with special arrangements by the artists.

Paul Meyers (Guitar) is a jazz guitarist and educator, who was based in the New York City area for many years. He has performed and/or recorded with a list of jazz greats such as Geri Allen, Ron Carter, Ray Drummond, Eliane Elias, Clare Fischer, Annie Ross, Wynton Marsalis, Bill Mays, Rufus Reid and Steve Wilson. He worked with two of the greatest jazz singers, Jon Hendricks and Andy Bey, for 23 years, and taught at William Paterson University and Jersey City University for 30 years. Paul continues to perform and teach since moving back to Potsdam in 2020

Matt Dunne (Bass) has had a distinguished career as a performer, composer, and educator in both jazz and classical music. He has recorded CDs of classical guitar music, original jazz, and orchestral film music. He was a professor of music at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he directed the guitar program and taught jazz studies. In 2020, he moved permanently to Keene, NY, where he is the president of East Branch Friends of the Arts in Keene, and plays double bass around the region in a variety of settings.

Tim Sullivan (Drums) is a professor of Music Theory and Composition at the Crane School of Music. Prior to his time at Crane, he freelanced as a jazz drummer in Denver, Colorado, where he performed regularly with Ron Miles and the Boulder Creative Music Ensemble. Since moving to Potsdam in 2008, he has performed extensively in classical, jazz, and experimental settings at SUNY Potsdam and around the region.

Tim Savage (Tenor Sax) grew up just south of Malone, NY skiing, riding horses, and playing trumpet. He began playing professionally at the age of 16, obtained his degrees in Music Education from the Crane School of Music, and continues to thoroughly enjoy making and teaching music in a variety of settings. Tim served as president of the ONNY Board of Directors from 2011-2020.