The Meryl Zimmerman Quintet delivers straight-ahead jazz with vibrant energy, inventive arrangements, and a deep love for the music. Fronted by vocalist Meryl Zimmerman, the MZQ sounds like a band you’d hear in an intimate jazz club in New York City, with a little New Orleans spice thrown in the mix. The band blends technical mastery with playful chemistry, offering jazz that’s as fun as it is impressive. Expect beloved standards reimagined with unexpected twists, lesser-known gems brought to light, and arrangements that keep both the band and the audience on their toes. The Meryl Zimmerman Quintet is: Meryl Zimmerman – Vocals (John Mahoney Little Band, Biscuits N’ Jam) Brent Rose – Tenor Saxophone & Flute (New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Charlie and the Tropicales) Eric Merchant – Guitar (Players Ella and Louie Tribute Band, Biscuits N’ Jam) Ed Wise – Bass (Harry “Sweets” Edison, Luther Kent) Ronan Cowan – Drums (Wes “Warmdaddy” Anderson, NOJO 7)