DIRTY SHORTSBRASS BAND FAT TUESDAY

Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, Gregg Bissonette Bass Extremes

Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, Gregg Bissonette Bass Extremes

Formed in 1977, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band are pioneers of the modern New Orleans brass band movement and is recognized worldwide as an unstoppable musical machine. Their name is […]

Formed in 1977, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band are pioneers of the modern New Orleans brass band movement and is recognized worldwide as an unstoppable musical machine. Their name is […]

DINNER JAZZ WITH ZACC HARRIS TRIO 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 […]

Solomon began his musical education in Detroit at the age of 9, studying trumpet with Herbie Williams. Graduating from Wayne State University, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumental Music […]

This Saturday on “Saturday Night Jazz at KJ’s Hideaway” we are presenting a double header with an opening set by a fantastic young band called the Blue Ox Quintet including […]

In Person and Live Stream Jeffrey studied Jazz performance at Temple university for 2 years studying with faculty like Bruce Barth, Mike Boone, and Tim Warfield. Featuring: Graydon Peterson on […]

I am excited to bring Peter Vircks back to JCS, following February’ssold-out sets at Paisley Park with his group, Midnight Love. Chattingon his success and pandemic-adjusted creative process, we gatheredstandards […]

Solomon began his musical education in Detroit at the age of 9, studying trumpet with Herbie Williams. Graduating from Wayne State University, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumental Music […]

Live dinner music with trio: Chris Olson (guitar) + Graydon Peterson (bass) + Pete Hennig (drums) Guitarist, Chris Olson, is a freelance musician in the Twin Cities, performing varied styles […]

Chris Bates’ Good Vibes trio was formed as an outlet for creative exploration and joyful expression. Bassist Chris Batescollaborates with a number of people, but with vibraphonist Dave Hagedorn and […]

Fat Kid Wednesdays: Michael Lewis – Saxophones Adam Linz – Bass JT Bates – Drum A remarkable jazz trio from Minneapolis whos members have been playing music together since high […]

Tanner Taylor studied under Jack Oatts and Manhattan School of Music’s Garry Dial. Taylor is currently a sought-after pianist on the  Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Kansas City scenes. Taylor has […]

The Red Hot Django Peppers is a band that formed from the love of the music of Django Reinhardt. The troupe consists of guitarists Ryan Picone and Jose Betanzos, violinist […]

This sweet trio features: Twin City guitar legend Tim Sparks // Bassist, Gary Raynor, veteran of the Sammy David Orchestra and the Prairie Home Companion // Jazz luminary Jay Epstein […]

In Person and Live Streaming Featuring: Peter Goggin – alto saxophone Alden Akeda – drums Chris Bates – bass Desmond Teague – tenor saxophone

Dynamic, tenacious, and highly inventive, pianist and composer Will Kjeer has defined himself as an artist to watch, both literally and figuratively. Having cut his teeth in Los Angeles as […]

The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble is the premier concert jazz ensemble at Gustavus Adolphus College. Formerly known as the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band and Gustavus Stage Band, the Gustavus Jazz Ensemble […]

“From the moment they step on stage, The Four Freshmen will get your heart pounding and your feet moving. With pure energy and great songs from the past and the […]

This night we carry on the Artists Quarter tradition of B3 Organ Night with Pierre Lewis. St.Paul native Pierre Lewis has been keyboardist for the Commodores for the past 12 […]

Ethan Iverson will be celebrating the release of his Blue Note debut, Every Note is True. The album finds Iverson looking back at, and expanding upon, his own musical history as he […]

Stacey Kent is a jazz singer in the mold of the greats, with a legion of fans worldwide, a host of honors and awards, and a singular place among the elite […]

Stacey Kent is a jazz singer in the mold of the greats, with a legion of fans worldwide, a host of honors and awards, and a singular place among the elite […]

Saturated by the influences of the New Orleans music scene, The Snowman Band combines deep pocket grooves from funk, zydeco, reggae, and rock while infusing fiery passionate improv and real […]

Formed in 2001, Parisota Hot Club was the first, and is the longest-running, Hot Club style ensemble in Minnesota. Led by guitar master Robb Henry, Parisota faithfully explores and celebrates […]

In Person and Live Stream The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Dave Stamps, is the premier concert jazz ensemble at Gustavus Adolphus College. Formerly known as the Gustavus Jazz […]

In Person and Live Stream Alto saxophonist Henry Berberi lives in Morris, Minnesota and has studied with Jonathan Campbell, Matthew Patnode, Edmar Colón, and currently, George Garzone. Henry was a […]

‘Red Planet with Bill Carrothers’ CD was released a few years ago and was one of the top albums released by Shifting Paradigm Records that year. Featuring the trio Red […]

The Red Hot Django Peppers is a band that formed from the love of the music of Django Reinhardt. The troupe consists of guitarists Ryan Picone and Jose Betanzos, violinist […]

Founded in 2004, the SFJAZZ Collective is a leaderless group and a democratic composer’s workshop that represents what’s happening now in jazz. Simultaneously honoring music’s greatest figures while championing jazz’s up-to-the-minute […]

Founded in 2004, the SFJAZZ Collective is a leaderless group and a democratic composer’s workshop that represents what’s happening now in jazz. Simultaneously honoring music’s greatest figures while championing jazz’s up-to-the-minute […]

Founded in 2004, the SFJAZZ Collective is a leaderless group and a democratic composer’s workshop that represents what’s happening now in jazz. Simultaneously honoring music’s greatest figures while championing jazz’s up-to-the-minute […]

REAL BULLS: Dave King (drums) and JT Bates (drums) ‘69 DODGE: Zacc Harris (guitar) Cody McKinney (bass) Dave Power (drums)

The Crooners Supper Club community is mobilizing to help families in dire need due to the humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s unprovoked invasion   Twin Cities Artists Donating their Talents […]

StableMates (Dale Alexander: piano, Gary Raynor: bass, & Jay Epstein: drums) have been musical comrades for several decades. Their repertoire is Jazz standards of the Great American Songbook and the […]

Born in Lemvig, Denmark, jazz singer Sinne Eeg graduated from the Music Conservatory of West Jutland in 2003, and subsequently studied with American jazz singers Janet Lawson and Jay Clayton […]

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Combining elements of pop, soul, roots and jazz, The Neighborhood Trio shapes creative arrangements of covers and catchy originals. Their unique instrumentation of vibraphone, lap steel guitar and upright bass […]

Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966—nearly a half […]

Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966—nearly a half […]

This Saturday on “Saturday Night Jazz at KJ’s Hideaway”, the Steve Kenny Quintet in a show of jazz standards and originals with a group of Who’s Who of Twin Cities […]

Long regarded as one of Contemporary Jazz’s leading vocalists, Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Schuur was blind from birth; but she was […]

Long regarded as one of Contemporary Jazz’s leading vocalists, Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Schuur was blind from birth; but she was […]

New York City bassist, Michael O’Brien (Harry Connick, Jr., Reuben Blades, Toninho Horta), returns to his hometown to play in this version of composer Jeremy Walker’s Small City Trio, an “intimate, sentimental, […]