The GATL plays jazz originals. Modern songs under an old-time facade. It’s music your granddad would listen to, if your granddad was a time-traveler from 2050 with a hankering for vintage cocktails and hot jazz. It’s hot, infectious, and emotional. Kind of like that on-and-off relationship you had in your early twenties, but a lot […]

Alan Broadbent was born in Auckland, New Zealand and in 1966, at the age of 19, received a Downbeat Magazine scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston. In 1969 he was asked to join Woody Herman’s band as his pianist and arranger for 3 years. In 1972 he settled in Los Angeles, beginning a […]

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the […]

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the […]

After a warm up from infrequent dancing and or review of some classic swing moves with the Uptown Swing dance company expect to turn up the heat with The Red Hot Django Peppers as they burn up the Hot Club Swing style popularized by Django Reinhardt.

Patty Peterson is a dynamic vocalist, radio personality, and inspirational speaker. She is a world class Jazz/ R&B vocalist, a Jazz Radio show host on KBEM Jazz 88 in Minneapolis, a mainstay in the jingle and voice over industry and is an inspiring presenter on the national speaking circuit. Ricky Peterson is best known for his now […]

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the […]

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the […]

Patty Peterson is a dynamic vocalist, radio personality, and inspirational speaker. She is a world class Jazz/ R&B vocalist, a Jazz Radio show host on KBEM Jazz 88 in Minneapolis, a mainstay in the jingle and voice over industry and is an inspiring presenter on the national speaking circuit. Ricky Peterson is best known for his now […]

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the […]

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the […]

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre. Over the […]

In Person and Live Stream options available. Featuring: Patrick Adkins – Piano Peter Goggin – Saxophone Chris Bates – Bass Jay Epstein – Drums

Featuring: Patrick Adkins – Piano, Peter Goggin – Saxophone, Chris Bates – Bass, Jay Epstein – Drums

Debbie Briggs as described by a fan: “…Her voice sounds like whiskey poured over velvet, like honey in your tea” No doubt Debbie Briggs is on her way to becoming a mainstay in the Twin Cities jazz scene due to her dynamic voice that harkens back to a simpler time, when broken hearts and broken […]

8:30pm Zacc Harris Group – Small Wonders Ensemble Zacc Harris – Guitar, Chris Bates – Bass, JT Bates – Drums, Bryan Nichols – Piano, Brandon Wozniak – Tenor Sax, Jake Baldwin – Trumpet 7:00 Opening Set – Hamline Jazz Combo Peter Hanson (alto sax), Henry Bednar (trumpet), Jesse Mickelson (guitar), Lydia Lecher (piano), Bob Delage […]

We think it’s about time to put a tuxedo-clad group of women on stage and set them free to sing, swing, sass and show the alternative of what Vegas’ lounges in the 60s could have been like. Featuring: Patty Peterson, Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken with Jendeen Forberg on drums and Jordan Hedlund on bass. Special Guest – James Rocco will be our host!

Debbie Briggs as described by a fan: “…Her voice sounds like whiskey poured over velvet, like honey in your tea” No doubt Debbie Briggs is on her way to becoming a mainstay in the Twin Cities jazz scene due to her dynamic voice that harkens back to a simpler time, when broken hearts and broken […]

Brunch

The 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, violinist Danny Lentz, and bassist Sean Rodrick. The Red Hot Django Peppers had their premiere performance in early 2019 at Moto-I and were then asked […]

The Acme Jazz Company was formed in 2008 to play original big band music. All the music is composed and/or arranged by members of the band. The primary composers/arrangers are Bob Parsons, Lance Strickland and Doug Rasmussen. ACME also features Arne Fogel on vocals, a master of the American Standard well know in the Midwest. […]

We think it’s about time to put a tuxedo-clad group of women on stage and set them free to sing, swing, sass and show the alternative of what Vegas’ lounges in the 60s could have been like. Featuring: Patty Peterson, Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken with Jendeen Forberg on drums and Jordan Hedlund on bass. Special Guest – James Rocco will be our host!

“the best 12-string guitarist ever heard.” – Pete Seeger “wild, highly technical blend of bluegrass, folk, and jazz and classical” – Rolling Stone This year, Leo Kottke’s annual November concert is a Dakota residency with special guest, Dave King. After recording more than 40 albums over four decades, prolific guitarist Leo Kottke boasts an impressive body of […]

WEEK #5 FEATURING: SET I: ARTHAUS SET II: PIZZA COUPON

“the best 12-string guitarist ever heard.” – Pete Seeger “wild, highly technical blend of bluegrass, folk, and jazz and classical” – Rolling Stone This year, Leo Kottke’s annual November concert is a Dakota residency with special guest, Dave King. After recording more than 40 albums over four decades, prolific guitarist Leo Kottke boasts an impressive body of […]

“the best 12-string guitarist ever heard.” – Pete Seeger “wild, highly technical blend of bluegrass, folk, and jazz and classical” – Rolling Stone This year, Leo Kottke’s annual November concert is a Dakota residency with special guest, Dave King. After recording more than 40 albums over four decades, prolific guitarist Leo Kottke boasts an impressive body of […]

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 […]

The young pianist captivates audiences with treatments that showcase his inquisitive, far-ranging intellect as well as smooth style and strong technique. Subtle threads of humor reward the careful listener. A Minnesota native, Abebi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from prestigious Rice University in Houston, Texas. Featuring: Peter Goggin – Saxophone Adam […]

Whether singing bebop, bossa nova, big band swing or a ballad, Connie’s voice is readily identifiable – sure in pitch, a tad smoky in places, razor sharp in articulation and exhibiting an inherent sense of swing that’s dead-center in the pocket. Nominated as JazzWeek Vocalist of the Year in 2005 alongside Stacey Kent, Madeleine Peyroux, […]

Featuring: Doug Haining, Dave Graf, Steve Wright, Phil Aaron, Steve Pikal, Jay Epstein

Whether singing bebop, bossa nova, big band swing or a ballad, Connie’s voice is readily identifiable – sure in pitch, a tad smoky in places, razor sharp in articulation and exhibiting an inherent sense of swing that’s dead-center in the pocket. Nominated as JazzWeek Vocalist of the Year in 2005 alongside Stacey Kent, Madeleine Peyroux, […]

Charanga Tropical features the classic charanga instrumentation of flute, three violins, vocalists, and full Latin rhythm section. The group is one of just a few charanga groups performing in the United States. Band repertoire feature classic danzónes as well as a vibrant mix of modern salsa and original compositions. The ensemble has appeared at festivals […]

8:30pm Abebi Stafford Group Abebi Stafford – Piano Kameron Markworth – Bass Doug Little – Tenor Sax Adam Nussbaum – Drums 7:00 Opening Set – Ahmed & the Creators Ahmed Abdulkarim – Trumpet Dave Brattain – Saxophones Dale Alexander – Piano Bill Stieger – Drums Charlie Lincoln – Bass

WEEK #1 FEATURING: I: ALPHA CONSUMER II: DEAN GRANROS’ TALL TALES

Playing the music of Thelonius Monk

“A group quite comfortable on a repertoire that ranges from Peggy Lee to Queen and Dave Brubeck to the Beatles … giving standards and more recent tunes fresh and spirited interpretations.” -Scott Yanow, jazz journalist Downbeat, Jazziz

DINNER JAZZ WITH BATES / NICHOLS / EPSTEIN

8:30pm Peter Kogan Monsterful Wonderband Mitch Van Laar – trumpet, Pete Whitman – sax, Nick Syman – trombone, Geoff Lecrone – guitar, Will Kjeer – keyboard, Kameron Markworth – bass, Peter Kogan – drums 7:00 Opening Set – TBA Lineup – TBA

The quartet will be playing standards, some of Jake’s tunes, and maybe a few Christmas classics. Jake Baldwin – Trumpet Adam Harder-Nussbaum – Drums Ted Olsen – Bass Toivo Hannigan – Guitar

The 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, violinist Danny Lentz, and bassist Sean Rodrick. The Red Hot Django Peppers had their premiere performance in early 2019 at Moto-I and were then asked […]

Featuring: Chris Olson – Guitar, Chris Bates – Bass, Jay Epstein – Drums

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 Williams, […]

WEEK #2 FEATURING: I: ATLANTIS QUARTET II: HEYARLO

DINNER JAZZ WITH OLSON/EPSTEIN/OLSEN

In Person and Live Stream Options Featuring: Lasse Corson – Piano Graydon Peterson – Bass Miguel Hurtado – Drums