Warren Wolf Quintet
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MNThrough his attention-grabbing work with the likes of Christian McBride, Bobby Watson, Karriem Riggins, Jeremy Pelt, and the SFJAZZ Collective, Warren Wolf has established himself as the foremost straight-ahead vibraphonist […]
Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MNThe Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience is a rare newcomer to traditional pop – fusing a big band spirit with an inventive edge. Shaun Johnson, an Emmy award-winning crooner (and lead […]
Kenny Horst Quartet
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesKenny Horst is truly a self-made musician. He has played performed and recorded with jazz luminaries including Lee Konitz, Cedar Walton, Mose Allison, Eric Alexander, Bill Carothers, Bobby Lyle and […]
Ryan Garmoe
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn Person & Live Stream As a professional trumpet player, Ryan has worked for Norwegian and Regent Seven Seas Cruise Lines, sharing the stage with Juno Award Winners, finalists from […]
Andrew Walesch Big Band
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNLike a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy. Andrew Walesch and […]
Fat Kid Wednesdays with opening set by The Steve Kenney Trio
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesFat Kid Wednesdays Michael Lewis – Saxophones Adam Linz – Bass JT Bates – Drums A remarkable jazz trio from Minneapolis whos members have been playing music together since high […]
Thomas Strommen
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn Person & Live Stream An evening of original soundscapes and tunes woven together by Thomas Strommen (sax), Will Kjeer (piano), Matt McIntyre (bass), and Alex Burgess (drums). Featuring: Thomas […]
Dale Alexander, Ted Olsen, Jay Epstein
The Lexington 1096 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN, United StatesSaturday Night Jazz at kj’s hideaway with The Charlie Lincoln Quartet
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesIvan Cunningham – Tenor Saxophone Bryan Nichols – Piano Charlie Lincoln – Bass Ben Ehrlich – Drums Born and raised in Minneapolis, Charlie Lincoln is an in-demand bassist in the […]
Andrew Walesch Big Band
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNLike a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy. Andrew Walesch and […]
NATHAN HANSON Residency Week 2
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNWEEK #2 FEATURING: Nathan Hanson’s Conversation Hearts: Nathan Hanson (saxophones) Erik Fratzke (guitar) Joe Strachan (keys) Charlie Lincoln (bass) Marc Anderson (drums/percussion) We have lots to talk about this Valentine’s […]
Rodney Ruckus New Year’s Resolution Tour Opening Set by The Hannah Harder Group
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United States7:30pm Opening Set – Hannah Harder Quintet Hannah Harder – Tenor Saxophone, Griffin Loudermilk – Trumpet Hans Fuerst – Piano, Hannah Sternberg – Bass, North Skage – Drums Hannah Harder is […]
Lori Dokken Presents “The Women’s Club” – The Story Of Patty
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNThis edition features local Twin Cities legend, Patty Peterson. In the business for more than five decades, Patty is as diverse as they come. She is a world-class Jazz/R&B vocalist, […]
JOAN HUTTON & SUE ORFIELD ALBUM RELEASE: TAKE THAT BACK
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNTake That Back (Shifting Paradigm Records) is the dynamic debut by the inventive Midwest jazz quintet led by veteran composers/saxophonists Joan Hutton and Sue Orfield. The album draws on its […]
Nathon Hanson Residency Week 3
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNWEEK #3: Nathan Hanson’s Double Triple featuring: Nathan Hanson (saxophones) John C. S. Keston (keys) Greg Schutte (drums) Mike Wolter, (guitar) Josh Granowski (bass) Chris Hepola (drums) Is it two trios? three duos? Come see the nearly endless combination of possibilities […]
Candlelight Jazz tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong 2 shows 6 &9PM
Granada Theater 3022 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MNIt’s no secret that any soundtrack of the holiday season will lay claim to some of the most recognizable names in Jazz history.
Marilyn Maye
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNMarilyn Maye, the 93-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 […]
Candlelight Jazz tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong 2 shows 6 &9PM
Granada Theater 3022 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MNIt’s no secret that any soundtrack of the holiday season will lay claim to some of the most recognizable names in Jazz history.
Marilyn Maye
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNMarilyn Maye, the 93-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 […]
Solomon Parham Quintet “The Session”
Granada Theater 3022 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MNSolomon 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 […]
Really Big Shoe
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn Person & Live Stream Featuring original instrumental compositions by the members, Big Shoe is excited to play once again at Jazz Central. Formed in 2015, Big Shoe is comprised […]
Marilyn Maye
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNMarilyn Maye, the 93-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 […]
Solomon Parham Quintet “The Session”
Granada Theater 3022 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MNSolomon 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 […]
Miguel Hurtado Trio
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNLive dinner music with trio: Miguel Hurtado (drums) / Kavyesh Kaviraj (piano) / Ted Olsen (bass)
Saturday Night Jazz: Framework with Opening Set by the Henry Berberi Quartet
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United States7:30 PM – Henry Berberi Quartet 9:00 PM – Framework Chris Olson – Guitar, Chris Bates – Bass, Jay Epstein – Drums Three of the Twin Cities’ most creative musicians […]
Framework with Opening Set by the Henry Berberi Quartet
7:30 PM – Berberi Quartet 9:00 PM – Framework Chris Olson – Guitar, Chris Bates – Bass, Jay Epstein – Drums Guitarist Chris Olson is a graduate of the University […]
Brunch: Red Hot Django Peppers
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, 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 […]
Northing
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn Person and Live Stream Northing is a Minnesota-based chamber ensemble that plays composed and improvised music. Formed in 2017, the quintet takes its name from the cartographic term for […]
Dale Alexander, Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein
Volstead’s Emporium 711 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MNNathan Hanson Residency
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNNathan Hanson’s Delicate and Imprecise: Nathan Hanson (saxophones) Noah Ophoven-Baldwin (cornet) Michelle Kinney (cello) Pratik Singh (tablas) Atmosphere and grooves, skronk and fragililty.
DIRTY SHORTSBRASS BAND
MN Music Cafe 449 Payne Ave, St. Paul, MNDIRTY SHORTSBRASS BAND FAT TUESDAY
Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, Gregg Bissonette – Bass Extremes
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MNVictor Wooten, Steve Bailey, Gregg Bissonette Bass Extremes
Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, Gregg Bissonette – Bass Extremes
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MNVictor Wooten, Steve Bailey, Gregg Bissonette Bass Extremes
Mardi Gras Mambo Feat. Dirty Dozen Brass Band & Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MNFormed 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 […]
Mardi Gras Mambo Feat. Dirty Dozen Brass Band & Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MNFormed 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 […]
Zacc Harris Trio
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNDINNER 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 Parham Quintet “The Session”
Granada Theater 3022 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MNSolomon 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 […]
Tribute to John Coltrane & Blue Ox Quintet
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesThis 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 […]
Jeffrey Merrill Quartet
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn 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 […]
Craig Hill Presents: Peter Vircks
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesI 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 Parham Quintet “The Session”
Granada Theater 3022 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MNSolomon 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 […]
Chris Olson Trio
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNLive 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 […]
Good Vibes Trio
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesChris 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 with opening set by The Steve Kenny Trio
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesFat 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 Trio
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesTanner 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 […]
Brunch: Red Hot Django Peppers
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, 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 […]
Sparks/Epstein/Raynor
The Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MNThis 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 […]
Peter Goggin
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesIn Person and Live Streaming Featuring: Peter Goggin – alto saxophone Alden Akeda – drums Chris Bates – bass Desmond Teague – tenor saxophone
Will Kjeer Quintet
KJ’s Hideaway 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN, United StatesDynamic, 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 […]
Gustavus Jazz Ensemble
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MNThe 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 […]