Jazz Vocalist, Pianist, Arranger, Composer, and Educator
Biography
Lily Alter is a jazz vocalist, pianist, and educator from Oak Park, IL. She received her bachelor's in Jazz Studies at Western Michigan University. While attending WMU, she won Downbeat Awards in 2023 and 2024 for Outstanding Vocal Jazz Soloist. She recently graduated from the University of North Texas with her master's, where she was a teaching fellow and the vocalist for the One O’Clock Lab Band. You can find Lily playing solo piano and voice gigs, as well as shows with her group, at venues throughout the Midwest. She is also a private voice and piano instructor. She is currently based near the Twin Cities in Minnesota.
Upcoming Dates
The Port at St. James Hotel.......................Red Wing, MN....................October 17th, 2025, 8-11 pm
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SAAC Artist in Residence........................Sault St. Marie, MI.........................October 21st-25th, 2025
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The Port at St. James Hotel.......................Red Wing, MN.................November 21st, 2025, 8-11 pm
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Private Event..........................................Cottage Grove, MN...............................November 8th, 2025​
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The Port at St. James Hotel.......................Red Wing, MN.................November 21st, 2025, 8-11 pm
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Humble Moon Saloon................................Stockholm, WI......................December 6th, 2025, 5-8 pm
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Private Event...............................................Lake City, MN....................................December 9th, 2025
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The Port at St. James Hotel.......................Red Wing, MN.................December 12th, 2025, 8-11 pm
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Private Event...............................................Red Wing, MN.................................December 16th, 2025
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Tarnation Tavern.........................................River Falls, WI.........................January 9th, 2026, 7-10 pm
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The Port at St. James Hotel.......................Red Wing, MN......................January 23rd, 2026, 8-11 pm
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WACAC Songwriter Showcase..................Wyoming, MN................................April 30th, 2026, 7 pm