A singer with equal parts heart, charm and individuality, Shorai has been a mainstay on the Minneapolis jazz scene since 2004. With five self-released albums under her belt, she mixes […]

Well-known as the finest organist in jazz and also a superb trumpeter, what Joey DeFrancesco accomplishes in just one show is nothing short of incredible. His music embodies the traditional […]

Katia Cardenas (vocals), with Ted Godbout (keys), Ted Olsen (bass), Beth Varela (drums), and Cody Steinmann (guitar) Katia Cardenas presents “Brave Enough: A Tribute to Sara Bareilles,” honoring the inspiring, […]

Well-known as the finest organist in jazz and also a superb trumpeter, what Joey DeFrancesco accomplishes in just one show is nothing short of incredible. His music embodies the traditional […]

In Person and Live Stream Bill Carrothers with Alejandro Urzagaste, Anthony Cox, Jay Epstein

Curtis Stigers has had several top ten hits as a long-haired, blue-eyed soul singer and he’s written and sung an Emmy nominated TV theme song (Sons of Anarchy). He’s recorded […]

In Person and Live Stream Bill Carrothers with Alejandro Urzagaste, Anthony Cox, Jay Epstein

In Person and Live Stream Join us for an evening of freely created sound and movement, along side a discussion on the state of new music and composition. Our first […]

Acclaimed as the “Piano Prince of New Orleans,” Davell Crawford brings exuberance and flair to whatever he plays: jazz, R&B, funk, blues, gospel, and more. Growing up in New Orleans, […]

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8:00 Steve Kenny Trio Steve Kenny – Trumpet joined by some assorted number of his cohorts. Always a surprising and fresh ensemble, and almost never just a trio !!! 9:30pm […]

Acclaimed as the “Piano Prince of New Orleans,” Davell Crawford brings exuberance and flair to whatever he plays: jazz, R&B, funk, blues, gospel, and more. Growing up in New Orleans, […]

The Yellowjackets have stood the test of time as one of jazz’s most influential and loved groups. Throughout their storied 40+ year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, received […]

The Yellowjackets have stood the test of time as one of jazz’s most influential and loved groups. Throughout their storied 40+ year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, received […]

The Yellowjackets have stood the test of time as one of jazz’s most influential and loved groups. Throughout their storied 40+ year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, received […]

The Yellowjackets have stood the test of time as one of jazz’s most influential and loved groups. Throughout their storied 40+ year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, received […]

KATE MCGARRY & KEITH GANZ With 7 critically acclaimed albums and 3 GRAMMY nominations, vocalist Kate McGarry is recognized as a jazz artist who brings authenticity and vitality to every […]

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Multiple award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist and CBC Music national radio host Laila Biali has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents from New York City’s Carnegie Hall to Beijing’s National […]

Davina and The Vagabonds offer “a modern take on old-time blues and jazz” (PennLive). They’ve created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A […]

In Person & Live Stream Shawn is a recent transplant to Minnesota from Reno, Nevada, where he attended the University of Nevada, Reno. The band will be playing a mix […]

Headliner (9:30) Joel Shapira Quartet Pete Whitman – Saxophones Joel Shapira – Guitar Tom Lewis – Bass Dave Schmalenberger – Drums Joel Shapira Quartet” is comprised of four Twin Cities […]

Davina and The Vagabonds offer “a modern take on old-time blues and jazz” (PennLive). They’ve created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A […]

Framework, an instrumental trio from the Twin Cities, has two CDs out, featuring many original compositions, as well as creative arrangements of pre-existing material. Featuring legendary drummer, Jay Epstein, and […]

In person and live stream Featuring: Davu Seru: drums JC Sanford:trombone Levi Schwartzberg: vibraphone Featured musicians are members of No Territory Band, a group Davu Seru composes for. They’ll be […]

Dave Milne, Laura Caviani, Chris Bates, Jay Epstein

In Person & Live Stream The American Straight 8ths Quintet is a project conceived by bassist Sam Worthington and drummer Phil Hey. How might a band sound, they asked themselves, […]

Peter Kogan – Drums Pete Whitman – Saxophones Nick Syman – Trombone Mitch Van Laar Abebi Stafford – Piano Will Kjeer – Piano Charlie Lincoln – Bass Geoff LeCrone – […]

Liz Draper (upright bass) and Tasha Baron (piano) are a tightly knit duo drawing heavy influence from Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and Eric Dolphy.

Prolific drummer/composer Dave King is well known for his propulsive work in a number of different bands. From The Bad Plus to Happy Apple to Halloween, Alaska, each group has […]

Set 1: Toivo Hannigan – guitar/fx // Josh Granowski – basses/fx // Cory Healey – drums and cymbals Set 2/Transition: Patrick Marschke – solo drums and electronics Set 3: Peter […]

In Person & Live Stream Sincerely, Linus is a modern music ensemble led by musician/educator/percussionist Jake Polancich. Informed by jazz, classical, rock, avant-garde, and electronics, the group balances original, covered, […]