The Gateway Groove Trio hailing from St. Louis, Missouri is compromised of Stephen Haake (drums), Jesse Gannon (piano/vocals), and Ben Wheeler (bass). Graduates of the Webster University jazz program (and Ben Masters at SIUE) these STL musicians bring a wealth of musical versatility to the bandstand. With influences ranging from jazz to funk, soul, and rock there isn’t much ground these musicians haven’t covered. Independently these players have played with a veritable who’s who list of local St. Louis musicians, including several national touring artists. This band mixes the swing of jazz with the smooth groove of R&B and funk to form a sophisticated yet relatable and listenable experience for all.
