• courtesy of Kat Wright and the Indomitable Soul Band

Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band — Yes, they're technically a soul band. But the lineup boasts some of the area’s finest jazz players, including keyboardist Shane Hardiman and horn players Luke LaPlant, Jake Whitesell and Dave Purcell. Oh, and Kat ain’t so bad herself.

Other Finalists

• Dwight & Nicole
• Jenni Johnson
• Paul Asbell
• Vorzca