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 awaiting rediscovery. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Maud is the co-founder of the continental jazz sextet French 75 with clarinetist Tony Balluff. She made her […]
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 years, but I’m especially excited to bring the two of them together to debut some brand new music we’ve been writing on August 27th at […]
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 – bass Cory Healey – drums and cymbals Noah Ophoven-Baldwin – cornets Levi Schwartzberg – vibraphone Paul Metzger – guitars “After Fat Kid Wednesdays had a […]
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 drummer, Luke Peterson, has been performing his original music for almost a decade. Upon moving to Colorado for graduate school, Luke studied with his favorite […]
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 in their own right, these five musicians come togther for an unforgettable evening at Crooners this September. With a dynamic blend of individual styles, Ahmed […]
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 interplay. As an instrumentalist, he plays with a bouncy rhythmic vitality and a fiery optimistic spirit. “The sprawling yet cohesive songcraft on Ted Olsen’s new […]
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 to share some sonics with you – Stop in to dig it & boost your dopamine! Visit Red Planet: https://www.redplanetjazz.com/
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 classic post-bop material of progressive piano trio. The group was initially formed out of their musical connections with Brazilian pianist Manfredo Fest, with whom Raynor […]
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 music!
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 student at UW-Eau Claire. A former Minnesota All State Jazz Band member, and has been on the scene for a couple years leading bands playing […]
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 saxes, Charlie Lincoln on bass and Haralds Bondaris on drums). They recently produced their fifth CD offering the eclectic blend of original jazz and creative […]
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. Steve is a founding member of ‘the illicit sextet’, “Group 47”, “What Would Monk Do?” and his own “Quartets”, and he curates and produces a […]
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 peer of a classic American nightclub style prevalent several generations ago, Marilyn flies in from New York for an exciting 4-show engagement. Now the toast […]
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 peer of a classic American nightclub style prevalent several generations ago, Marilyn flies in from New York for an exciting 4-show engagement. Now the toast […]
The Twin Cities Seven with an opening set by Peter Goggin Quartet
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United States8:00pm Peter Goggin Quartet Peter Goggin – Atlo Saxophone Charlie Lincoln – Bass Alden Ikeda – Drums Desmond Teague – Tenor Saxophone 9:30pm The Twin Cities Seven Steve Wright – Trumpet Dave Graf – Trombone Kent Saunders – Guitar Phil Aaron – Piano Steve Pikal – Bass Trevor Haining – Drums Maryann Sullivan – Vocals […]
Marilyn 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 peer of a classic American nightclub style prevalent several generations ago, Marilyn flies in from New York for an exciting 4-show engagement. Now the toast […]
Marilyn 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 peer of a classic American nightclub style prevalent several generations ago, Marilyn flies in from New York for an exciting 4-show engagement. Now the toast […]
Jessie Street Jazz Band
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesTake a trip down memory lane with this nostalgia filled show, “The Beat Goes On” featuring songs from the 60’s and 70’s. This performance is not just covers of classic jazz but also includes new interpretations of well-loved pop songs cooked-up by this group of jazz musicians. Included are songs by Dylan, Beatles, Cher, Jim […]
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 to share some sonics with you – Stop in to dig it & boost your dopamine! Visit Red Planet: https://www.redplanetjazz.com/
MN Hard Bop Collective
MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. Paul, MN, United StatesMN Hard Bop Collective
MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. Paul, MN, United StatesRed 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 to share some sonics with you – Stop in to dig it & boost your dopamine! Visit Red Planet: https://www.redplanetjazz.com/
Billie’s Bounce: Billie Holiday’s Journey with Charmin Michelle
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNBrian Grivna Quartet
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesAcme Jazz Co, featuring Arne Fogel
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNMichael Cain Trio and Mancrush
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNRed 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 to share some sonics with you – Stop in to dig it & boost your dopamine! Visit Red Planet: https://www.redplanetjazz.com/