What We're All About
Welcome to the WPK Trio!
WPK Trio is a thrilling departure from the expected.
Far from a traditional “jazz trios,” this extraordinary ensemble creates a deeply collaborative and adventurous musical experience built around inventive repertoire, bold arrangements, and true ensemble interplay. The music created is a delight for curious listeners—beautifully crafted, emotionally resonant, and consistently described by audiences as “something they’ve never heard before.”
Rather than leaning on familiar standards, the group curates stunning works from some of today’s most compelling artists and composers—including The Yellowjackets, Keith Jarrett, Esperanza Spalding, Joel Lyssarides, Petter Bergander, Aaron Parks, Bobby McFerrin, Mike Stern, and more—bringing audiences music they may not know, but won’t soon forget.
The power of WPK Trio is their chemistry. Mark, Michael, and Phil are equal creative partners, Together, they weave through harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic interplay, creating an ever-evolving musical dialogue that is both spontaneous and deeply connected.
The music results created by WPK Trio is a sound that is rich, surprising, and unlike anything most audiences have heard before.
Phil Kadidlo - Piano & Keyboards
Mark Weisberg - Bass
Michael Pilhofer - Drums
Meet The Trio
Mark Weisberg
Mark has played with the Top jazz artists in the Twin Cities including Debbie Duncan, Prudence Johnson, Dennis Spears, Patty Peterson, T. Michael Rambo, Fred Steele, Mary Louise Knutson, and Ginger Commodore Quartet (GCQ)
Michael Pilhofer
Michael has been a top session and live drummer in the Twin Cities scene for over 30 years,
Phil Kadidlo
Phil has accompanied many Twin Cities over his long career, including Prudence Johnson, Bruce Henry, Patty Peterson and Wayne Anthony and more..