Hailed as a "Rising Star in the Jazz Scene" by UPI, Luke Carlsen, alongside music director Michael Seaman, established The Fresh Rhythm Big Band in 2017. Their innovative arrangements of classics like "Sing, Sing, Sing" and "It Don’t Mean a Thing" for Sony Publishing set the stage for their ascent.

Luke has captivated audiences at Southern California’s most prestigious venues, including Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill Jazz Club, Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, Feinstein’s at Vitello’s, Cicada Club, Clifton’s Republic, The El Rey Theater, The Drake, and Campus Jax. His magnetic performances extend to television, with appearances on HBO’s *Perry Mason* and Netflix's *Guillermo del Toro Presents*.

Throughout 2023, Luke is set to release a series of original records and newly arranged standards with his 12-piece big band, continuing to enchant audiences with his distinctive sound. Recently, Luke has expanded his repertoire by collaborating with symphony orchestras for pops concerts, building on his work with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.

For a premier musical experience that will elevate any occasion, book Luke Carlsen and The Fresh Rhythm Big Band.