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 […]

Started in 2005 as an off-shoot project between Minneapolis based musicians and friends Chan Poling (piano), Steve Roehm (vibes) and John Munson (bass), TNS has grown into a globe-spanning adventure, filling theaters and clubs around the world, spawning several CDs, videos, cartoons, dance/theater projects, and ancillary gewgaws that have charmed and delighted an ever-multiplying legion […]

Authentic New Orleans Jazz Shimmies and Sashays into Crooners with Butch Thompson and The Southside Aces!

Started in 2005 as an off-shoot project between Minneapolis based musicians and friends Chan Poling (piano), Steve Roehm (vibes) and John Munson (bass), TNS has grown into a globe-spanning adventure, filling theaters and clubs around the world, spawning several CDs, videos, cartoons, dance/theater projects, and ancillary gewgaws that have charmed and delighted an ever-multiplying legion […]

No Room For Squares offers a funky, finger-poppin’ rendition of the classics, utilizing tight arrangements, hard swing, and never forgets it is performing for an audience. Omar Abdul Karim, trumpet Jimmy Wallace, saxophone Dale Alexander, piano Adam Tucker, bass Bill Stieger, drums David Brattain, tenor saxophone

The Evolution of the Diva focuses on a featured vocal performer’s career, life, music and the world events that shaped us. A live band, back up singers, narrators and multimedia are the back drop for Mia Dorr as she takes you on a musical journey down memory lane. Take a trip down memory lane painted […]

Reeling from the loss of two of its most beloved jazz icons in a three-month span, the Twin Cities music scene will turn out in force for two special nights of music and heartfelt remembrance. Join us on back-to-back nights – May 7 and 8 – as we pay tribute to the singer and actress […]

The Show is in-person (no streaming) at ICEHOUSE Minneapolis Steve Kenny – Trumpet Levi Schwartzberg – Vibraphone Ted Olsen – Bass Miguel Hurtado – Drums We will be playing a two-set program of mostly original compositions, including Steve Kenny’s Ghost Suite.

Free Performance Fridley High School

(originally scheduled for Sep 11, 2020) Romantic Piano Pop

(originally scheduled for Sep 11, 2020) Romantic Piano Pop

Reeling from the loss of two of its most beloved jazz icons in a three-month span, the Twin Cities music scene will turn out in force for two special nights of music and heartfelt remembrance. Join us on back-to-back nights – May 7 and 8 – as we pay tribute to the singer and actress […]

Spring Lake Park History Community Home Free Outdoor Performance

Performing an inspired and enticing variety of musical styles with the Twin Cities’ top players, Katia has been described as having “the pipes to get over an R&B tune, but also has the instincts and subtlety to handle jazz standards” (Rhythm & Grooves). Katia Cardenas – vocals Beth Varela – drums Graydon Peterson – bass Ted Godbout […]

Minnesota Music Award Recipient Mick Sterling leads a 14 piece band featuring the background vocals of Twin Cities vocal champions Cate Fierro, Katie Gearty and Michelle Cassioppi, along with a three piece horn section, two piece string section and a band that Van himself would choose.

Andy Peterson, a Minneapolis native, is returning from Duluth to perform with his new quartet. Andy is currently a Junior at the University of Minnesota Duluth studying under Ryan Frane and Dr. Theodore Scheon. During his time in the Twin Cities, Andy studied under Joe Mayo, Geoffrey Senn, and Scott Johnson, and received an Associates […]

Beloved Billboard-charting duo Storyhill released their new album Where to Begin on November 8, 2019. Back from a 4-year hiatus, Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson return to some rarely heard material from the early days of their three-decade partnership, giving new life to old songs. Surprisingly fresh, these new recordings give a glimpse of the […]

Twin Cities native Chris Graham caught the attention of the local jazz community while only a teenager. His early talent and passion for the music earned him admission to The New School in New York city, where he had the privilege to study with true masters and elders of the music. Chris’ guitar playing shows […]

Like a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy. Andrew Walesch and his big band, filled with many Twin Cities’ big band and jazz legends, will take you through a journey in time to celebrate Frank Sinatra’s […]

Honky-Tonk Jump plays tribute to Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys and other great Lone Star State swing bands. Whether you call it Western swing, Hillbilly Jazz, or Gulf Coast Boogie, this music just swings. Honky-Tonk Jump keeps the boots tappin’ with Wills classics like San Antonio Rose, Benny Goodman take-offs like Mission to Moscow […]

Beloved Billboard-charting duo Storyhill released their new album Where to Begin on November 8, 2019. Back from a 4-year hiatus, Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson return to some rarely heard material from the early days of their three-decade partnership, giving new life to old songs. Surprisingly fresh, these new recordings give a glimpse of the […]

MOORE BY FOUR quickly established themselves as a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene when the group was created in 1986 at Ruby’s Cabaret in Minneapolis. The group performed sold out concerts at the Guthrie and Fitzgerald Theaters and went on to tour Europe and Japan, sharing concert billing with Harry Connick, Jr., Joe […]

Marilyn Maye, the 92-year-old cabaret legend, who many claim is firmly at the apex of her amazing career, lives by her credo “It’s Today!” like nobody else. A practitioner without peer of a classic American nightclub style prevalent several generations ago, Marilyn flies in from New York for an exciting 5-night engagement Oct 14 to […]

Marilyn Maye, the 92-year-old cabaret legend, who many claim is firmly at the apex of her amazing career, lives by her credo “It’s Today!” like nobody else. A practitioner without peer of a classic American nightclub style prevalent several generations ago, Marilyn flies in from New York for an exciting 5-night engagement Oct 14 to […]

Virtuoso pianist Bill Carrothers leads a quartet with Chicago guitarist Alejandro Urzugaste for 2 evenings of live music. They are joined by bassist Chirs Bates and Jay Epstein on drums. One evening of original music from the Flow recordings “Subject to Change” and “This From That.” One evening celebrating the music Thelonious Monk.   https://alejandrourzagaste.bandcamp.com/album/this-from-that […]

Marilyn Maye, the 92-year-old cabaret legend, who many claim is firmly at the apex of her amazing career, lives by her credo “It’s Today!” like nobody else. A practitioner without peer of a classic American nightclub style prevalent several generations ago, Marilyn flies in from New York for an exciting 5-night engagement Oct 14 to […]

Virtuoso pianist Bill Carrothers leads a quartet with Chicago guitarist Alejandro Urzugaste for 2 evenings of live music. They are joined by bassist Chirs Bates and Jay Epstein on drums. One evening of original music from the Flow recordings “Subject to Change” and “This From That.” One evening celebrating the music Thelonious Monk.   https://alejandrourzagaste.bandcamp.com/album/this-from-that […]

Marilyn Maye, the 92-year-old cabaret legend, who many claim is firmly at the apex of her amazing career, lives by her credo “It’s Today!” like nobody else. A practitioner without peer of a classic American nightclub style prevalent several generations ago, Marilyn flies in from New York for an exciting 5-night engagement Oct 14 to […]

International Jazz Superstar

The heart of the CAO repertoire is the romantic, gypsy-influenced valse-musette. The group complements the musettes with swing, ballads, cha chas, rumbas, and cumbias to create a wonderfully varied show.

The Twin Cities Seven features some of the best TC musicians performing  everything from early jazz to hard swing to trad to contemporary,  They perform at jazz festivals, concerts and many venues including the Dakota. Doug Haining -Saxophone and Clarinet Dave Graf -Trombone Steve Wright -Trumpet Phil Aaron -Piano David Singley –Guitar Steve Pikal –Bass […]

FEATURING: Sax: Nelson Devereaux Bass: Keith Yanes Piano: Masa Ishikawa

International Jazz Superstar

International Jazz Superstar

Like a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy. Andrew Walesch and his big band, filled with many Twin Cities’ big band and jazz legends, will take you through a journey in time to celebrate Frank Sinatra’s […]

This is a No Cost Broadcast Three dynamic and engaging voices merging together to present a collection of original compositions & other vehicles of improvisation by jazz titans, to produce a beautiful array of ensemble interaction. A melange with strength, sensitivity, truth, positivity, & some moxie at its core. FEATURING: Patrick Adkins – Piano Charlie […]

International Jazz Superstar

International Jazz Superstar

Jennifer Grimm, national recording artist and Twin Cities favorite, brings her powerful yet sultry vocals to Crooners’ new outdoor Belvedere Stage in a brand new show. With an 11-piece band, “Jennifer Grimm sings Judy Garland “ takes a tour through Garland’s biggest hits, while Jennifer Grimm shares stories of Grimm’s and Garland’s lives growing up […]

This is  No Cost Broadcast Lasse has brought together a variety of his musical friends, from the well established, to the up and coming. Much like one with words, a musical discussion with several perspectives creates a more critical dialogue than one without. With that in mind, this group will bring an equally contrasting set […]

International Jazz Superstar