The Cooper, Hay, Van Lente Group is a West Michigan based jazz trio
which formed in 2005 and features the unique sound of Jim Cooper on
vibes and marimba, Dave Hay keyboards and Mike Van Lente on drums.
Influenced by swing, fusion, latin and world music, CHV has been
captivating audiences with their lively versions of jazz standards and
original compositions. Their new CD, “Trio Musik” has just been
released on Big O Records.
Since it’s inception, the group has performed to discerning audiences in prestigious venues around the
state of Michigan. Recent performance venues have included: Hope College
• Saugatuck Center for the Arts
• The Grand Rapids Art Museum • Grand Rapids Symphony Summer Pops
Concerts • The Thornapple Jazz Festival
• Cliff Bells Jazz Club
• Sutton’s Bay Jazz Festival
• Port Salinac Summer Concert Series
• Northern MI Jazz Society.
Jazz is about exploring new musical vistas.
Witness the Cooper, Hay, Van Lente Group in concert and share the trip.
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