Chris Botti (originally scheduled for Apr 2-5, 2020)
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MNInternational Jazz Superstar
Chris Botti (originally scheduled for Apr 2-5, 2020)
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MNInternational Jazz Superstar
The Larry McDonough Sextet: Kind of Blue Revisited Livestream – Free Show
The Larry McDonough Sextet will celebrate the birthday of Miles Davis, born on May 26, 1926, as well as the release of the legendary Miles Davis album Kind of Blue. […]
Brian Handeland
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesDavid Whitman Live Stream
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis is a No Cost Broadcast Drummer David Whitman presents a “soulflow” swingin’ jazz hammond-B3 quartet to audiences, performing compositions from his jazz album “Soul Flow.” A winner of the […]
Midnight Love Livestream – Free Show
The band Midnight Love was created by saxophonist Peter Vircks to feature a classic tenor sax and trombone frontline, vintage keyboard sounds and a funky rare groove setting with a romantic […]
Standard Ishue
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesStandard Ishue was formed 3 years ago when its members were organized into an ensemble at North Central University in Minneapolis. Since then, the group members have all graduated, and […]
Josh Rouse (originally scheduled for Apr 21, 2020)
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MNNew-romantic Folk
Original Mind
Original Mind, with Steve Hirsh, Brad Holden and Dick Studer) will be at the East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul.
Adam Harder Nussbaum
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAdam Harder Nussbaum is a drummer based in St. Paul. His group will play selections by Joe Henderson, Billy Strayhorn, Roy Hargrove, Cedar Walton, and others. Joining him are: Jake […]
Clay Pufahl
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesSaxophonist/educator Clay Pufahl has performed with the Wolverines Classic Jazz Orchestra, Cedar Avenue Big Band, Skyway Big Band, Five by Design, B4 (swing band), the Minnesota Orchestra. Clay has also been affiliated […]
MN Jazz Youth Bands
Mears Park, St. Paul 221 5th St E, St. Paul, MN, United StatesFree performance in Mears Park, St. Paul
Charlie Hunter & Lucy Woodward (originally scheduled for Jul 16, 2020)
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MNSoulful, Spacious and Deliciously in the Pocket
Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few Livestream – Free Show
22-year-old soprano and tenor saxophonist Isaiah Collier sound and approach is drawn from the influences of jazz masters such as John Coltrane, Roscoe Mitchell, Wayne Shorter, Ari Brown and Gene […]
They Can’t Take That Away From Me – Arne Fogel and the Gershwin Songbook
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNArne appears frequently as a singer at the top jazz venues in the Twin Cities, and served as the opening act for Rosemary Clooney during her December 2001 appearance at […]
Bryan Nichols
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesBryan is one of the premier young jazz pianists in the United States and beyond, having performed at national and international festivals as well as regularly at local Twin Cities […]
Dale Alexander Quartet
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesGrowing up in Minneapolis, Dale’ first band was a trio with Prince and Andre Cymone. He recorded with Prince on the 94 East Street CD project right before Prince signed […]
Tanner Taylor Trio Free Live Stream
Taylor studied under Jack Oatts and Manhattan School of Music’s Garry Dial. In 2001, he relocated from Des Moines to Minneapolis where he has become one of Minnesota’s most sought […]
Cody Steinmann
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesWalker West Music Academy
Mears Park, St. Paul 221 5th St E, St. Paul, MN, United StatesFree performance in Mears Park, St. Paul
Blue Ox Jazz Trio
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Trio will be performing original compositions written by Jack Schabert and Zach Studdiford. Zach Studdiford, Piano Max Voda, Bass Jack Schabert, Drums
Patty Peterson Presents Jazz Women All-Stars & Andrew Walesch Big Band The Music of Cole Porter
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNFriday night kicks off with Patty Peterson Presents Jazz Women All-Stars. In 2016, the Jazz Women All-Stars made a terrific debut at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. This ensemble celebrates […]
Jake Baldwin
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJamecia Bennett, Kurt Elling
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNAlso available virtually on Crowdcast. Saturday, June 26 features the crooning sounds of singer Kurt Elling, two-time GRAMMY winner and proclaimed by The New York Times as “the standout male […]
Jazz Piano Showcase
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNThe Jazz Piano Showcase Hosted by Jon Weber, Featuring Dale Alexander, Laura Caviani, Will Kjeer, Kavyesh Kaviraj
Levi Schwartzberg Quartet
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesConnie Evingson & Jon Weber feat. Dennis Spear
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNSome musical partnerships were just meant to be. Twin Cities vocalist Connie Evingson and New York-based pianist and honorary Twin Citian Jon Weber paired up during the 2012 Twin Cities […]
Jerry Bergonzi Quartet & JazzMN Orchestra
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN4-5:15pm -Jerry Bergonzi Quartet 6-7:30pm – JazzMN Orchestra featuring Ricky Peterson with special guest Bob Mintzer Also available virtually free on Crowdcast.
Jennifer Grimm w/Joe Cruz
Mears Park, St. Paul 221 5th St E, St. Paul, MN, United StatesFree performance in Mears Park, St. Paul
Kenne Thomas’ Lifeforce – Free Show
The progressive jazz group Kenne Thomas’ Lifeforce, led by Chicago drummer Kenne Thomas, carries on the sonic stylings of the Tony Williams Quintet, Wayne Shorter and Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. […]
Zacc Harris
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNSince moving to Minneapolis in 2005, Zacc Harris has gained a reputation as one of the area’s top guitarists, being named 2017 Twin Cities Best Jazz Artist by the City […]
Gypsy Mania Hot Club
Mears Park, St. Paul 221 5th St E, St. Paul, MN, United StatesFree performance in Mears Park, St. Paul
DAVU SERU: OF FRIENDS, FAMILY AND ELDERS
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNImprovising drummer Davu Seru has assembled a meeting of friends and elders including saxophonist and educator Donald Washington, multi-instrumentalist and AACM polymath Douglas R. Ewart, master percussionist Babatunde Lea and […]
Charmin Michelle – Free Show
“Taste and understatement. Swing and savoir-faire. Grace and grooves. Intimacy and panache. Singer Charmin Michelle delivers all of the above and more.” Minneapolis Star & Tribune Born in Birmingham, Alabama, […]
Cody Steinmann Trio
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Cody Steinmann Trio has all the intense emotions, subtleties and angular harmonic/melodic tendencies you can expect from any of Cody’s endeavors. Using the medium of jazz standards and originals […]
Gypsy Mania
St. Croix Winery 1998 State Road 87, St. Croix Falls, WIGlen Helgeson, Gary Schulte, Steve Pikal, Jay Epstein
Aaron Hedenstrom
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRed Hot Django Peppers
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNThe Red Hot Django Peppers is a band that formed from the love of the music of Django Reinhardt. The troupe consists of local guitarists Ryan Picone and Jose Betanzos, […]
Steve Devich Tribute feat. The Cedar Avenue Big Band
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesSpecial tribute live stream
Steve Devich Tribute feat. Cedar Avenue Big Band
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesPlease join us as we pay tribute to our good friend Steve Devich. For almost 30 years, Steve has led this fine organization and has leant his composition and arranging […]
July Improvised Mondays
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNCurated by bassist Liz Draper
Peter Kogan Quintet
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNPeter Kogan was Principal Timpani of the Minnesota Orchestra for 29 years and a veteran of the symphonies of Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Honolulu. His years working as a drummer in […]
Dave Graff
Mears Park, St. Paul 221 5th St E, St. Paul, MN, United StatesFree performance in Mears Park, St. Paul
Alma Brasileira
The Resilience Concert Series at Overlook Park 418 Summit Av., St. Paul, MN Lucia Newell, vocals, Cléa Galhano, recorders, Joan Griffith, guitar and mandolin. FREE with DONATIONS collected for the […]
Jay Young & the Lyric Factory – Free Show
Jay Young is one of the Twin Cities’ ‘first call’ bassists. He is a freelance performer and educator involved in a vast array of projects, working with national and international […]
Nicholas Christenson
Jazz Central Studios Live Stream 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesNicholas Christenson’s new quartet will be performing a set of original compositions drawing on American and European song and avant-garde traditions, followed by a set of international revolutionary songs from […]