Band

If you just happened to visit our website, you might wonder what a jazz orchestra is. The classic american jazz orchestra, whether it plays repertory or contemporary jazz, is often referred to as a “big band,” and its configuration usually consists of four sections: Rhythm, Saxophones, Trumpets, and Trombones.

To see Nova’s current personnel, click on one of the sections below:

Trombones

  • Mike Larson
  • Larry McCabe
  • Ike Wagner
  • Chris Wiley

Trumpets

  • John Ahern
  • Sten Johnson
  • Graham Martin
  • Tim Martin

Saxophones

  • Bob Byers
  • Bill Burton
  • Mike Krikava
  • Kari Musil
  • Paul Peterson

Rhythm

  • Pete Carstad
  • Bruce Pedalty
  • Dave Perry
  • Dig Nova Live!

    Ogara's

    At historic O'Gara's Bar & Grill in St. Paul, the Nova Band plays the Shamrock Room the fourth Tuesday of each month, 8 p.m. until 11 p.m.

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