Electric City trio featured on first 11th & Grant of new year
MontanaPBS is set to premiere a brand-new episode of 11th & Grant with Eric Funk, its signature music series, at 7pm on Thursday, January 23rd. The episode will showcase Great Falls trio Betty Jane, whose rich palette of music features a combination of Montana-inspired originals and arranged covers. Their unique sound blends sophisticated jazz harmony with exciting funk rhythms and heartfelt lyrics.
Betty Jane is the inspired creation of singer, songwriter and pianist Britta Lee, known for her powerful, expressive singing and unique piano style. Joining Lee in this accomplished ensemble is drummer Alex Platt and bassist Rob Kohler. Kohler, a skilled composer and educator, has been a featured performer at many music festivals around the world including Montreux, Strawberry, Vancouver International and the Stanford Jazz Workshop. Platt is a recording artist, teacher and producer who recently returned to his home state of Montana from Los Angeles. He studied at the California Institute of the Arts and has performed with members of the Coltrane family as well as luminaries in styles from country to funk.
11th & Grant with Eric Funk is the premier outlet for music performance in Montana, seeking out the state’s most acclaimed, accomplished, and pioneering talent. The Emmy®-winning performance series also devotes significant time to each artist’s personal story, insights into their music and their approach to life, ultimately providing a deeper experience than a seat at a concert. Accomplished composer and musician Eric Funk serves as host and artistic director, hand selecting each performer from communities around the state to form a diverse series featuring genres from jazz to classical, country to zydeco, and rock to fusion.
Previous episodes of 11th & Grant are available to stream anytime at www.11thandgrant.com or on the 11th & Grant app. •