Stefan Hess Trio
Sat, Feb 07
|Merrimans' Playhouse
This Home Grown group features jazz pianist Stefan Hess, with Luke Ratley on drums and Mike Maxwell on double bass. They will perform new original compositions and arrangements by Stefan Hess.


Time & Location
Feb 07, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Merrimans' Playhouse, 401 E Colfax Ave, Suite 135, South Bend, IN 46617, USA
Guests
About the Event
TICKETS are $12 General/$6 Student. Concert is one long set, and ends around 9:00 pm.
This Home Grown/Student group features new original compositions and arrangements by Stefan Hess. Jazz pianist Stefan Hess has rounded up a trio consisting of Luke Ratley on drums and Mike Maxwell on double bass. The group will be playing 10 original songs for the first time ever, from the pen of Stefan Hess. The tunes are a direct reflection of Stefan’s idea of the current state of jazz. It is sure to be a fun evening of exploration!
Stefan Hess - piano
Michael Maxwell - bass
Luke Ratley - drums
Stefan Hess is a jazz pianist based in South Bend, IN. His playing style can be described as swinging and soulful, with a melodic vocabulary deeply routed in bop and the blues. While drawing inspiration from jazz giants such as Bud Powell, Miles Davis, and Horace…
Tickets
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$12 General/ $6 Student - Advanced and Door prices are the same. Tickets will be available at the door after online sales close at 6:00.
From $6.00 to $12.00
Sale ended$12.00
$6.00
