Photographed by Detroit jazz photographer Jeff Dunn during a performance by Brad's Artificer Quartet at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor, MI.
![Performing at Lucille's Jazz Club in Toledo with vocalist Kim Beuhler](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/0ee2057b-2991-42cb-8fe7-ff0ea7b96cfb/Lucille%27s+Pic.jpg)
Performing at Lucille's Jazz Club in Toledo with vocalist Kim Beuhler
![Merriman's 5.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/bbdb5282-e5dc-490e-96e4-522511562fb7/Merriman%27s+5.jpg)
![In the studio Dec. 2021 recording with the Zakk Jones Trio](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/2c2f43f8-c493-4b26-8d89-a2b873e94b0e/2021-12-18_20-19-40_153.jpeg)
In the studio Dec. 2021 recording with the Zakk Jones Trio
![During a performance by the modern jazz quintet Third Shore Collective at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo. l-r: Zakk Jones; Dylan Bretz; Kyle Brooks; Brad Billmaier; Will Schneider.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/69cefe17-9cac-43f8-97e7-0523aa279860/3rd+Shore+1.jpg)
During a performance by the modern jazz quintet Third Shore Collective at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo. l-r: Zakk Jones; Dylan Bretz; Kyle Brooks; Brad Billmaier; Will Schneider.
![Toledo, OH, ca. 2020](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/bb1c8849-e255-4682-97a7-2cc50321a726/Headshot+2.jpg)
Toledo, OH, ca. 2020
![The personnel of Brad's album "Starless". l-r: Max Bowen (guitar); Peter Formanek (saxophone); Kenton Davey (piano); Brad Billmaier (drums); Aidan Cafferty (bass).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/252b30b6-333c-41cb-8373-e2fe3743ff36/Willis+group+2.jpeg)
The personnel of Brad's album "Starless". l-r: Max Bowen (guitar); Peter Formanek (saxophone); Kenton Davey (piano); Brad Billmaier (drums); Aidan Cafferty (bass).
![On stage at the Tecumseh Michigan Center for the Arts accompanying Noah Martis](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/20a9c306-80e2-4f37-a31c-1093a74654a5/Promo+pic+2.png)
On stage at the Tecumseh Michigan Center for the Arts accompanying Noah Martis
![Third Shore Collective after performing at Fulton Street Collective.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/4cc9f469-3542-472d-8662-b1cc765643af/287238362_513237367153381_7765430116113974622_n.jpg)
Third Shore Collective after performing at Fulton Street Collective.
![Brad during his trio residency at the Whisky Parlor in Detroit](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/273f1e5a-1323-45af-9615-e89d32e1b5ff/pic.jpg)
Brad during his trio residency at the Whisky Parlor in Detroit
![In the studio at Willis Sound in Willis, Michigan recording the Album "Starless" in July of 2020](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/1959b391-56e4-4633-943a-842b40f02461/Willis+Promo+%282%29.jpeg)
In the studio at Willis Sound in Willis, Michigan recording the Album "Starless" in July of 2020
![Brad with his self-titled quartet during a special performance at the Truth Gallery in Toledo for the Toledo Arts Commission "Jazz Loop"](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/d8827678-70a5-4ef4-b2c0-ea71308c078e/Jazz+Loop+Pic.png)
Brad with his self-titled quartet during a special performance at the Truth Gallery in Toledo for the Toledo Arts Commission "Jazz Loop"
![Brad Billmaier's Artificer Quartet on stage at the Blue Llama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, MI.
l-r: Max Bowen; Andy Peck; Peter Formanek; Brad Billmaier.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/b3256338-b58c-4aaa-8406-8f6436d97eac/Llama+Pic+2.jpg)
Brad Billmaier's Artificer Quartet on stage at the Blue Llama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, MI. l-r: Max Bowen; Andy Peck; Peter Formanek; Brad Billmaier.
![Third Shore Collective during a performance at Fulton Street Collective in Chicago.
l-r: Will Schneider; Dylan Bretz; Kyle Brooks; Brad Billmaier; Zakk Jones](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/70b83d93-4ea2-4037-9c49-80367bef0262/FSC.jpg)
Third Shore Collective during a performance at Fulton Street Collective in Chicago. l-r: Will Schneider; Dylan Bretz; Kyle Brooks; Brad Billmaier; Zakk Jones
![Brad performing at Merriman's Playhouse in South Bend, IN](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/2173a34c-280d-4a34-b582-701103a8fed0/Merriman%27s+2.jpg)
Brad performing at Merriman's Playhouse in South Bend, IN
![With the Zakk Jones Trio at Merriman's Playhouse](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/28a15c7d-6b61-40d3-b174-33850d479959/Merriman%27s+6.jpg)
With the Zakk Jones Trio at Merriman's Playhouse
![Merriman's 7.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/fc7fc370-44cd-4949-8be1-041d627df9c6/Merriman%27s+7.jpg)
After performing with Estonian guitarist Jaak Sooaar at Ginger Rabbit in Columbus, OH. l-r; Brad Billmaier, Nate Smith, Zakk Jones, Jaak Sooaar
![Brad with acclaimed alto saxophonist Vincent Herring after Vincent's feature in Brad's university big band.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62840d97a18f004814752221/1697842911473-ELL9JF1239FTDFIE0MLC/tempImageanym2t.jpg)
Brad with acclaimed alto saxophonist Vincent Herring after Vincent's feature in Brad's university big band.