Ethan Iverson is best known as one-third of The Bad Plus, a game-changing collective with Reid Anderson and David King. The New York Times called TBP “…Better than anyone at […]

In this masterclass the Caili O’Doherty Quartet will discuss improvisation techniques and methods for developing a melodic sound.   New York-based pianist, composer, arranger and educator, Caili O’Doherty (pronounced “KAY-lee” […]

6:30PM Jon Weber Trio 8:00PM Kenny Horst Quartet 9:30PM Steve Kenny Quintet

For complete and up to date information on events, go to the festival website at https://www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com/schedule/. June 23 Pre-Festival Events may have a cover charge

Saxophonist Joe Lovano and trumpeter Dave Douglas debuted their extraordinary Sound Prints quintet on Blue Note Records in 2013, the year of Wayne Shorter’s 80th birthday, and from the outset […]

New York-based pianist, composer, arranger and educator, Caili O’Doherty (pronounced “KAY-lee” “oh-DOE-er-tee”), is known for integrating structures of language in both her compositions and her approach to improvisation. Quarantine Dream […]

6:30PM Sophia Kickhofel Group 8:00PM Joan Hutton & Sue Orfield – Take That Back 10:00PM Jazz Festival Jam Session hosted by Graydon Peterson

6:30PM Kenne Thomas Lifeforce 8:00PM Ted Olsen Group 10:00PM Jazz Festival Jam Session hosted by Graydon Peterson

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 […]

8:00pm Patrick Adkins Quartet Patrick Adkins – Piano Ivan Cunningham – Saxophones Charlie Lincoln – Bass Tarek Abdelqader – Drums. Twin Cities based pianist and composer Patrick Adkins is joined […]

CANCELED   In Person & Live stream

In person & live stream Born and raised in Minneapolis, MN, Javier grew up being immersed in the close-knit community and rich legacy of musicians in the Twin Cities. His […]

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 […]

n 2020, Harry Allen was inducted into the Jazz Monsters Hall of Fame at SOKA University of America and was a top-three finalist for France’s Acadamie du Jazz’s Prix du […]

Acclaimed Milwaukee-based jazz guitarist, composer, author, and educator Paul Silbergleit heads up a trio with top-flight Minneapolitans Charlie Lincoln on bass and Phil Hey on drums, bringing original tunes from […]

8:00pm Ted Godbout Quartet Ted Godbout – Piano Omar Abdulkarim – Trumpet Matt Peterson – Bass Adam Harder Nussbaum – Drums Ted Godbout is a pianist, composer, and educator based […]

Miguel Espinoza, guitar, Dianne Betkowski, cello, Randy Koepner, electric bass, Andy Skellenger, tabla and cajon.   Combinations of flamenco, salsa, samba and other rhythms.

In person & live stream The Bird &D iz Legacy Quintet explores the extraordinary compositions of the two great progenitors of Bebop, Charles Parker, Jr. and John Birks Gillespie. For […]

8:00pm Patrick Adkins Quartet Patrick Adkins – Piano Ivan Cunningham – Saxophones Charlie Lincoln – Bass Tarek Abdelqader – Drums. Twin Cities based pianist and composer Patrick Adkins is joined […]

Featuring the soundtrack of the expatriate American artists in Europe between the World Wars and beyond. Celebrating jazz artists such as Sidney Bechet and Blossom Dearie, beloved French stars Edith […]

Dale Alexander, Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein

The group complements the musettes with swing, ballads, cha chas, rumbas, and cumbias to create a wonderfully varied show. CAO is led by DAN NEWTON on accordion and vocals, with […]

In Person/Live Stream Available The Freier Department will be performing some of the songs from their recent album, “Dysfunktion”, along with other funk, jazz, salsa, and rock songs in their […]

Pat Mallinger was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and began playing the saxophone at 11 years of age. He received his Jazz Studies degree from North Texas State […]

Creative Jazz from Kansas City

DeCarlo Jackson and Richard Haneman met in 2015 and connected over their mutual interests involving music and art. With the addition of guitarist Evan Slack and bassist Megan Mahoney “HEYARLO” was formed. Using original […]

In Person/Live Stream Available

8:00pm Paul Harper Quartet Paul Harper – Saxophones / woodwinds Phil Aaron – Piano Tom Lewis – Bass Nathan Norman – Drums The Paul Harper Quartet plays jazz compositions written […]

After a beginner-friendly lesson with the internationally renowned teachers from Uptown Swing, get ready to turn up the heat with The Red Hot Django Peppers as they burn up the […]

Week #2 featuring: Set 1: Gold Minefield Zak Sally – Baritone Guitar Ben Durrant – Guitar JG Everest – Bass Ryan Lovan – Drums Matty Harris – Saxophones Zak Sally […]

*advance tickets available until 5pm day of show Week #3 featuring: Set 1 – Nick’s Cousins: Matty Harris – saxophones Eric Carranza – guitar Rocky Schulze – bass Chris Hepola […]

*advance tickets available until 5pm day of show Week #3 featuring: Set 1 – Nick’s Cousins: Matty Harris – saxophones Eric Carranza – guitar Rocky Schulze – bass Chris Hepola […]

In the history of Jazz music, there is only one bandleader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world, with members […]

In the history of Jazz music, there is only one bandleader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world, with members […]

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 […]

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Sophia Shorai makes her return to Crooners in the intimate 90-seat Dunsmore Room for a beautiful evening of music with keyboard master and longtime collaborator Tanner Taylor. A singer with […]