The Luminessence Trio formed in 2005 when former Illinois guitarist Zacc Harris hooked up with drummer Will Kemperman and bassist Matt Knippel. The group's focus is to play upbeat and mostly original modern jazz and funk that today's audience can truly groove to. The group has been performing throughout Minneapolis and Saint Paul since early 2006 at venues such as The French Press Jazz Club and The Acadia Cafe, and is scheduled to perform at The Dakota in May.