The Out to Lunch Combo is a five-piece jazz group based in the Twin Cities. They met at the

University of Minnesota in a jazz combo under the direction of Phil Hey. After each rehearsal,

the group would go out to get food together. And, in an offhand quip, Phil nicknamed them the

“Out to Lunch Combo.

” Today, the group plays a mix of jazz, funk, and Lauren’s originals.

Trumpet – Owen Land

Saxophone – Brandon Lu

Piano – Garett Rathsack

Bass – Lauren Hagen

Drums – Henry Mrotz