The matriarch of the talented Peterson Family, Jeanne Arland Peterson grew up in Minneapolis where she took to the piano, child prodigy style, by the age of three. At age 15, Jeanne took her first formal piano lesson and, impressively, played her first paying gig that same year. This amazing talent spent 22 years as a staff vocalist and pianist on WCCO, the Twin Cities largest radio station, all the while performing in nightclubs and recording in studios. Jeanne's career has many highlights, including performances with Bob Hope, Dianne Carroll, Sonny Stitt and George Benson, just to name a few. From 1969 through 1971, Jeanne was the organist for the Minnesota Twins. One of the most beloved figures in Minnesota music, she is one of two women in the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame (along with Judy Garland). She has also won numerous awards for her charitable work. Jeanne is “always gigging,” but somehow this hard working musician managed to raise a slew of talented children who grew up to be nationally and internationally known professional musicians. New generations of The Peterson Family continue to crop up as talented musicians, and Jeanne keeps on working to the delight of her countless fans.

Come celebrate the birthdays of these three Minnesota jazz pioneers at the Artists' Quarter on Friday, August 13 and Saturday, August 14. Show times are 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m each night and admission is $10. Irv, Cliff and Jeanne will be accompanied by Kenny Horst on drums, Billy Peterson on bass and Peter Schmike on keyboards. The Artists' Quarter is located in the Hamm Building at 408 St. Peter in downtown St. Paul, telephone (651) 292-1359.