The Bill Evans Birthday Concert with the Phil Aaron Trio
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNA TRIBUTE TO BILL EVANS WITH THE PHIL AARON TRIO, FEATURING JAY EPSTEIN AND CHARLIE LINCOLN. Pianist Phil Aaron is a Chicago native who studied music at the Berklee College […]
Jon Wood & Geoff Le Crone
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn Person & Live Stream Jon Wood is an active professional musician in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota with performances on guitar, electric and upright bass, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, […]
Red hot Django Peppers
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNThe 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 […]
Jazz Impact
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn Person & Live Stream When five musicians spanning in age from their 30’s to the 60’s, all having placed the practice of jazz as an important priority in life, […]
Blue Ox Trio CD Release with and opening set by Steve Kenny “Trio”
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United States8:00pm Steve Kenny “Trio” Steve Kenny – Trumpet joined by Lasse Corson – Piano and some assorted number of their cohorts. Always a surprising and fresh ensemble, and almost never […]
The Sounds of New Orleans with the Southside Aces
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNFor nearly two decades the Southside Aces have been playing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. From the early New Orleans of Jelly Roll Morton to the […]
Dale Alexander, Ted Olsen, Jay Epstein
Volstead’s Emporium 711 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MNCLOUSER, MEDESKI, BATES
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities natives guitarist/vocalist Todd Clouser and drummer JT Bates are joined by keyboard legend John Medeski for a night of Clouser and Medeski compositions that run from cinematic to […]
Twin Cities JazzFest Presents: Henry Berberi
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesAlto saxophonist Henry Berberi lives in Morris, Minnesota, where he is a rising senior at Morris Area High School. He started playing the saxophone in fifth grade and has since […]
Dinner Jazz w/Stablemates
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNStableMates (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 […]
StableMates
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNDale Alexander, Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein
Mitch Van Laar
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn Person & Live Stream Featuring: Mitch Van Laar-trumpet Dave Brattain-tenor saxophone Ted Godbout-piano Adam Harder Nussbaum-drums Ted Olsen-bass
Ben Sidran
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNBen Sidran has been a major force in the modern day history of jazz and rock and roll having played keyboards with or produced such artists as Steve Miller, Mose […]
IMPROVISED DINNER W/ ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNAll Terrain Vehicle is a trio of guitar, bass and drums, featuring (respectively) Zacc Harris, Cody McKinney, and Dave Power. This super group of celebrities plays mostly improvised music that […]
COURTYARD DINNER JAZZ W/ THE TED OLSEN TRIO
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNTed Olsen (upright bass) // Will Kjeer (piano) // Abinnet Berhanu (drums)
Chris Graham
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn Person & Live Stream 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 […]
Ben Sidran
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNBen Sidran has been a major force in the modern day history of jazz and rock and roll having played keyboards with or produced such artists as Steve Miller, Mose […]
Weather Report Tribute with an opening set by Will Schmid Quartet
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United States8:00pm Opening Set by the Will Schmid Quartet Will Schmid – Guitar Patrick Adkins – Piano Graydon Peterson – Bass Ben Ehrlich – Drums Minneapolis and Houston-based guitarist and composer, […]
Basie’s Birthday with the Rick Carlson Quartet
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNRICK CARLSON taught himself to play the piano by studying the vast works of Count Basie and Duke Ellington and capitalizing on a long string of happy accidents. He has […]
Nelson Devereaux’s Jazz Mondays in August: Week 4
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNWeek #4 featuring: Set 1 – Kevin Gastonguay Play New Hits Set 2 – Trumpet Band
Zacc Harris Presents: The Music of Pat Martino
Since moving to Minneapolis in 2005, 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 […]
Zacc Harris Presents: The Music of Pat Martino
Since moving to Minneapolis in 2005, 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 […]
Courtyard Dinner Jazz w/ STRAY GRAY DUCK
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNStray Gray Duck has a foot in every corner of American music. Influenced by the band Stray Gators that backed up Neil Young on the album Harvest, we present instrumental […]
Chris Smith & Omar Abdulkarim (w/ special guests)
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesA tribute to cultural healing In person and live streamed
The American Songbook: The Last 50 Years with Maud Hixson
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNHailed as “gently virtuosic” (All About Jazz), Maud Hixson is a devoted exponent of great songs, ranging from the classic Great American Songbook to the often unsung or forgotten compositions […]
COURTYARD DINNER JAZZ W/ KAVYESH KAVIRAJ TRIO
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNLive dinner music with: Kavyesh Kaviraj (piano), Ted Olsen (bass), and Peter Goggin (saxophone)
MN Hard Bop Collective
MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. Paul, MN, United StatesAndrew Schwandt
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn Person & Live Stream Featuring: Andrew on tenor sax, Fred Flowerday on keyboards, Haralds Bondaris on drums I’ve performed with Fred and Haralds in different groups around the Twin Cities for many […]
Le Percheron with an opening set CD Release by Imminent Standards Trio
8:00pm opening set by the Imminent Standards Trio – CD Release JC Sanford – Trombone Abinnet Berhanu – Drums Charlie Lincoln – Bass 9:30pm Le Percheron Adam Linz – […]
Dean Harrington, Brad Holden, Tom Lewis, Jay Epstein
Volstead’s Emporium 711 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MNNELSON DEVEREAUX’S JAZZ MONDAYS IN AUGUST: WEEK #5
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNWeek #5 featuring: Set 1 – Nelson Devereaux Presents “Zones” Set 2 – TBA
Ted Godbout
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn person and live streamed
Leighton Tuenge
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn Person and Live Streamed
MPLS String Project with an opening set by Luke Peterson Quartet
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United States8:00pm – Luke Peterson Quartet Peter Goggin – alto saxophone Patrick Adkins – piano Alma Engebretson – double bass Luke Peterson – drums & compositions Minneapolis and Colorado-based composer and […]
Ahmed & The Jazz Creators
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNThis ensemble is led by master trumpeter Ahmed AbdulKarim and features Joe Mayo – Saxophone Dale Alexander – Piano Ted Olson – Bass Miguel Hurtado – Drums All jazz masters […]
Ted Olsen Quartet
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNTed Olsen is a musician from Minneapolis, MN who plays double bass and bass guitar. As a composer, he focuses on creating bright moments within the framework of spontaneous group […]
Red Planet First Tuesdays
MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe celestial event of the season: Red Planet orbits back to MetroNOME every 1st Tuesday of the month Featuring: Dean Magraw: guitar Chris Bates: bass Jay Epstein: drums We’d love […]
Kenne Thomas’ Lifeforce
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNFeaturing: Rich Manik – Saxophone Dave Graf – Trombone Ted Godbout – Piano Kenne Thomas – Drums With Lithuanian bassist Kestutis Stanciaukis
Dinner Jazz w/Stablemakes
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNStableMates (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 […]
Kenne Thomas
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn Person & Live streamed
MN Hard Bop Collective
MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. Paul, MN, United StatesSecret Sun
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn Person & Live Streamed Featuring: Peter Whitman-saxophones Ernest Bisong-violin Kavyesh Kaviraj-piano Charlie Lincoln-bass Ben Ehrlich-drums Eclectic, original music that grooves, explores and reflects! Don’t miss this great evening of […]
Zacc Harris Group with an opening set by Hannah Harder Quintet
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United States8:00pm Opening Set – Hannah Harder Quintet Hannah Harder – Saxophones Jackson peters – guitar Kavy Kaviraj – piano Chet Carlson – bass Dave Schmalenberger-drums Hannah Harder is a Jazz […]
Twin Cities Jazz Fest Presents: Fuzzy Math
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesFuzzy Math is a staple of the Twin Cities music scene, led by composer/keyboardist Mark Vandermyde and featuring some of the finest local players (for this show, Brian Handeland on […]
kj’s hideaway one year anniversary celebration! Saturday Night Jazz Steve Kenny Quintet
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United States9:00pm Steve Kenny Quintet Steve Kenny – Trumpet Dave Brattain – Saxophones Lineup – TBA Steve Kenny is active in the Minnesota Jazz community as a Performer, Composer, and Curator. […]
Zacc Harris
MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. Paul, MN, United StatesMarilyn Maye
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNMarilyn Maye, the 94-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 […]
MN Hard Bop Collective
MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. Paul, MN, United StatesMarilyn Maye
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNMarilyn Maye, the 94-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 […]