Cassie Hart resides in Bloomington-Normal and performs extensively throughout Central Illinois. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Knox College and has 15 years experience fronting her own groups. She led a longstanding gig at Panache for 12 years and has performed regularly at a number of venues in Peoria and Bloomington, including:
Live at the Five Spot Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe Fat Jacks
Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival
Central Illinois Jazz Society The Shoppes at Grand Prairie CEFCU Jazz Night Summer Concert Series
In addition to her education in music, Cassie also earned her master's degree in English studies from ISU. She works by day as a as a freelance
writer. Additionally, She serves as editor of the "Jazzscope"
, the official newsletter of the Central Illinois Jazz Society. She has also published music-related articles in the local Arts Alive Magazine and nationally distributed Music Trades Journal, and on eHow.com.
Discography
No Excuses: Knox College Jazz Ensembles 1997-98
Bird's-Eye View: Sam Crain, 2005 (guest on "Trail of Suds")
