What would have happened if eccentric genius Thelonious Monk had encountered four of the Twin Cities’ best jazzmen? Trumpeter Steve Kenny, pianist Art Resnick, bassist Billy Peterson, and drummer Kenny Horst first asked that question in 2010 at the Artists Quarter, and the quartet has gathered together seeking more answers over the past ten years. Featuring: […]

Ginger Commodore is a Midwest music scene veteran – she began her performing as a long-time member of the Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness, then touring across the United States, Europe and Japan with local jazz ensemble Moore By Four. Ginger appears regularly at the Dakota, Crooners and The Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. She also has […]

This show will be live at Crooners and also live-streamed for free in partnership with the Twin Cities Jazz Festival through the KEEP MUSIC LIVE fund. “…I can’t think of anyone else around here who does what Fogel does…… There’s a dearth of male jazz vocalists in general, and none in this area who has […]

Featuring: Andrew Walesch – piano Billy Peterson – bass Dave King – drums

Jazz Impact Minneapolis is a quintet composed of Michael Gold on bass, Paul Harper and Joe Mayo on tenor sax, Nathan Norman on drums and Mike Cramer on guitar.

All Ages

Happy Apple, a Minnesota Jazz success story, streams with a a benefit to help Greg Meyers fight cancer. Happy Apple drummer Dave King says that he has worked with Greg a lot over the years, and that Dave is almost like a member of the band. Hear more about the benefit HERE on an interview with Dave on […]

THREE” is the brand-new brainchild trio of local Twin Cities’ musicians – Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken. These three artists have not only been friends for many years but have also been colleagues in a diverse array of musical groups and productions. “Three” brings together a triad of diverse voices that are skilled […]

Johnnie Brown’s raspy baritone voice delivers Teddy Pendergrass better than anyone in the country. His 14-member band headed by George Parrish delivers the music of “the Sound of Philadelphia” like it was meant to be played. Johnnie Brown has been selling out shows all over town for the last 7 years. You will not want to […]

As a teenager, Dane Stauffer studied at the fabled Minneapolis Childrens Theater, graduating to (and from) New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Stagescene LA Best Performance as a featured actor in a comedy 2011 All in the Timing. He’s known in San Diego as the lead “Hugh” in San Diego’s longest running show […]

The Travis Anderson Trio bring fresh interpretations to standards and more – from Chopin to Mario Bros – “Greatest TV Themes” includes songs from classic shows such as Mister Rogers Neighborhood, I Love Lucy, Bewitched, Ducktales, The Simpsons, The Flintstones, Addams Family, and more! This show will be live-streamed for free in partnership with the […]

The Travis Anderson Trio bring fresh interpretations to standards and more – from Chopin to Mario Bros – “Greatest TV Themes” includes songs from classic shows such as Mister Rogers Neighborhood, I Love Lucy, Bewitched, Ducktales, The Simpsons, The Flintstones, Addams Family, and more!

Johnnie Brown’s raspy baritone voice delivers Teddy Pendergrass better than anyone in the country. His 14-member band headed by George Parrish delivers the music of “the Sound of Philadelphia” like it was meant to be played. Johnnie Brown has been selling out shows all over town for the last 7 years. You will not want to […]

Michael Monroe lives and records on the North Shore of Lake Superior in his solar powered log cabin studio. His instrumental music is seen across the nation on PBS and Canada in the award winning documentary, “Chased By The Light”, about Jim Brandenburg, National Geographic photographer and best selling author. The documentary was shown at […]

Celebrated vocalist Joyann Parker treats us to a tour through the life and career of Patsy Cline, performed dozens of times at Crooners and back by popular demand!

Minnesota born-and-raised, Connie Evingson has a catalog of acclaimed albums that run a wide spectrum of genres. From jazz to Broadway standards, to covering Peggy Lee or The Beatles, the Twin Cities-based singer has an adventurous spirit that, like her music, knows no boundaries. Her ten albums released through Minnehaha Music have all charted in […]

Cate has her own tribute show “Stronger Than Pride: The Passionate Songs of Sade” that is “a sexy, passionate show and performance”. Cate Fierro has one of the strongest voices to hit the Twin Cities music scene. She is one of the lead singers in The Irresistibles, a soul R&B band led by legendary Mick […]

Levi Schwartzberg: Vibraphone Denny Carlson: Alto Saxophone Charlie Lincoln: Bass Ben Ehrlich: Drums

The music of Mississippi may be described as an intense blend of colors and eclectic traditions that include modern jazz, festejo, hip hop and African influences. Wild and burnin’ one moment, soft and sweet the next…, this group has an emotional and creative range that is not to be missed! Mississippi is made up of […]

The Leighton Tuenge Quintet is a group based in Eau Claire Wisconsin that primarily works with UW Eau Claire faculty member and Minneapolis musician Dr. Aaron Hedenstrom. We meet on a weekly basis to improve and expand our skills with standards and foundational Jazz language. Over the last few months we have had the privilege […]

This evening’s performance aligns with a ‘60s attitude, that musicians may equally express themselves through the sounds and feels of jazz, funk, and avant-garde classical music. We will embrace electric sounds, defined pulse, and open-mindedness. Amongst arrangements of Scofield and Hendrix, we will present groove-inspired Olson originals,small group standards, and unaccompanied improvisations. Featuring: Chris Olson […]

Cate Fierro has one of the strongest voices to hit the Twin Cities music scene. She is one of the lead singers in THE IRRESISTIBLES, a soul R&B Band led by legendary and award winning frontman, Mick Sterling also performing in MICK STERLING & HIS BAND and enjoys their newest project, A Band Called SOUL. She […]

Cate Fierro has one of the strongest voices to hit the Twin Cities music scene. She is one of the lead singers in THE IRRESISTIBLES, a soul R&B Band led by legendary and award winning frontman, Mick Sterling also performing in MICK STERLING & HIS BAND and enjoys their newest project, A Band Called SOUL. She […]

TICKET TO BRASIL is a Bossa Nova, Afro-Brazilian Samba and Latin Jazz Fusion project created around a collective  love for the celebration of rhythm.   The group was founded in 1998 by classical and contemporary jazz guitarist Pavel Jany, and it is based in the Twin Cities,  Minnesota. Ticket to Brasil has opened for renowned artists […]

In Person Pay Per View option on 4/15

In Person Pay Per View option on 4/15

In Person Pay Per View option on 4/15

Ignacio “Nachito “Herrera Hot Classic Cuban Piano Latin Jazz stunned Cuban audiences at the age of 12, performing Rachmaninoff s Concerto No 2 with the Havana Symphony Orchestra. He later joined the famed “Cubanismo ” as the lead pianist, arranger, and Musical Director. He was also a special guest for “Afrocuban All Stars “. Nachito […]

Ignacio “Nachito “Herrera Hot Classic Cuban Piano Latin Jazz stunned Cuban audiences at the age of 12, performing Rachmaninoff s Concerto No 2 with the Havana Symphony Orchestra. He later joined the famed “Cubanismo ” as the lead pianist, arranger, and Musical Director. He was also a special guest for “Afrocuban All Stars “. Nachito […]

Joan Hutton is a Minneapolis-based performer, music educator and composer, originally from Toronto, Canada.  In 2017  she launched the Joan Hutton Jazz Project to perform her original jazz compositions and has since become a regular on the Twin Cities jazz scene. Joan and fellow multi-woodwind player David Milne use various combinations of woodwinds, ranging from […]

Currently, This 3 time GRAMMY Award Winner lives in Minneapolis, When she is not gigging with her own band “J Movement ” She carries the torch of being the new featured lead vocalist of the original Grammy Award-Winning Sounds Of Blackness which was under the direction of Gary Hines and produced by super producers Jimmy […]

The Good Vibes trio plays music from the deep well of the jazz tradition. Spirited and VIBErant originals and renditions of material from Ornette Coleman, Karl Berger, Charles Mingus, Dave Holland, Freddie Hubbard, and Kenny Kirkland along with many others. Hagedorn, Hey and Bates play with a direct and kinetic energy that often leaves them […]

The Graydon Peterson Quartet is: Jake Baldwin: Trumpet Joe Strachan: Keys Peter Hennig: Drums Listen to The Graydon Peterson Quartet HERE

Two Sets

Two Sets

(originally scheduled for Aug 26, 2020) “Powerful, soul-stirring, fierce and gritty.” –NPR Music

Joyann Parker brings a full range of talent to her performances as an accomplished singer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter. She has performed for thousands at major venues and festivals across the country, frequently sells out some of the most prestigious clubs in the Midwest and garnered national and international attention for her newest record, “Hard […]

Praised by other musicians for her sense of time and ability to swing, jazz vocalist and composer Sarah M. Greer delights and entertains audiences with her warm, expressive vocals, inventive scat singing and refined use of improvisation. A busy singer, educator and presenter, Sarah created and has led Songtaneous, a monthly community singing project, since […]

Joyann Parker brings a full range of talent to her performances as an accomplished singer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter. She has performed for thousands at major venues and festivals across the country, frequently sells out some of the most prestigious clubs in the Midwest and garnered national and international attention for her newest record, “Hard […]