Pianist Donn Trenner has performed worldwide with jazz giants including Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, Oscar Pettiford, and Charlie Mingus and served as the jazz pianist in numerous memorable big bands including the Tommy Dorsey and Les Brown Orchestras.   He gained personal fame as a band leader himself as the music director for the Steve Allen Show and as the pianist/arranger for singers including Lena Horne, Nancy Wilson, and Ann-Margaret. Today Mr. Trenner has returned to his Connecticut roots and continues as an active pianist in numerous jazz groups while leading the legendary Hartford Jazz Orchestra performing Chic Cicchetti’s arrangements weekly on Monday evenings.

For five years Mike Asetta performed daily as house bassist at the Fox Woods Resort and Casino. During this period Mike first observed Donn Trenner in a jazz duo with guitarist Dave Dana at Fox Woods. Taken with Donn’s great swinging feel and beautiful accompanying to the singing guitarist, Mike was eager to meet Mr. Trenner. A chance encounter at the top of an escalator at Fox Woods blossomed into nearly 20 year collaboration! Performing frequently together now, Donn and Mike have recently played at numerous events ranging from the cocktail hours for hundreds of guests to shows for libraries and retirement communities. Contact Mike Asetta to arrange a performance for your organization or event.