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 parents were important members of this community. Santiago started playing piano at the age of 5, and was classically trained until he discovered his love […]

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 a mainstay in the Twin Cities jazz scene due to her dynamic voice that harkens back to a simpler time, when broken hearts and broken […]

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 Jazz Classiquehas. Harry has recorded over 70 CDs as a leader and many more as a sideman. He has performed at jazz festivals and clubs […]

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 his recent album, January, fresh arrangements of some lesser-heard gems, and a swingin’ and spontaneous playing style

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 in Minneapolis. A versatile and active musician, Ted performs frequently as a jazz pianist and classical accompanist, as well in funk, R&B, and rock bands. […]

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 our 2nd installment (Episode 2) in the quintet format that they established, we will be playing more tunes from their “canon” and having a blast! […]

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 by some of his most frequent musical collaborators. Featuring both an eclectic batch of covered music and original compositions, they will aim to probe the […]

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 Piaf and Charles Trenet, and the English contributions to the standard repertoire, exemplified by the works of Noel Coward. French 75, named for the cocktail, […]

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 ERIC MOHRING on mandolin, violin and vocals, ERIK LILLESTOL on bass and vocals, and JOE STEINGER on percussion.

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 book. Please join us for a musical adventure in all things funky!   Featuring: Ethan Freier: composer, arranger and Trombone Rich Manik: Saxophones Adam Rossmiller: […]

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 University on a “One O’clock Lab Band” Scholarship. He lived and performed in Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, and Japan, before establishing Chicago as his home […]

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 compositions, HEYARLO elevates any setting into an intimate experience for each listener. With each members individual sound and musical approach elements of rock, funk and jazz can […]

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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 by many of the greats from jazz history (Chick Corea, Thelonius Monk, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, John Abercrombie, etc.) as well some original compositions from […]

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 Hot Club Swing style popularized by Django Reinhardt. Dinner and drink specials are available and predinning at our Uptown Lobby is always available or we […]

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 (LOW, The Hand) joins Ben Durrant, JG Everest and Ryan Lovan, (all three are members of Roma di Luna, The Grave Trio and sans le […]

*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 – drums Set 2 – Current Physique: Chris Hepola – drums Albert Perez – guitar Josh Granowski – bass Mike Vasich – keyboard Anthony Afful […]

*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 – drums Set 2 – Current Physique: Chris Hepola – drums Albert Perez – guitar Josh Granowski – bass Mike Vasich – keyboard Anthony Afful […]

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 personally chosen by him, for over 30 years after his passing. Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie was and still is an American institution […]

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 personally chosen by him, for over 30 years after his passing. Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie was and still is an American institution […]

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 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 […]

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Bobby Lyle has been a fixture in the jazz scene for more than three decades. He has distinguished himself as a performing artist, composer, recording artist (with product on Capitol Jazz, Atlantic Jazz, Three Keys, Heads Up, and now his own label, New Warrior Music); musical director, music publisher, and music educator. Lyle began his […]

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 equal parts heart, charm and assurance, Shorai has been a mainstay on the Minneapolis jazz scene for the past 10+ years. With five self-released albums […]

Taylor Taylor studied under Jack Oatts and Manhattan School of Music’s Garry Dial. In 2001, he relocated from Des Moines to Minneapolis where he has become one of Minnesota’s most sought after jazz pianists. Taylor has performed with jazz notables such as Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, Lew Tabackin, David “Fathead” Newman, Steve Turre, Wycliffe Gordon, […]

In Person/Live Stream Available Louie Schurrer will be debuting some of the those compositions, and the group will be putting a new spin on some standards. The group is comprised of Louie Schurrer (guitar), Rob Watson (piano), Sam Girtz (bass), and Ish Mensah (drums).  

8:00pm Plaid on Plaid Leighton Tuenge – Trumpet, Alex Meffert- Tenor Sax, Chet Carlson- Bass, Nick Adams- Drums PLAID ON PLAID is a Minneapolis based group that focuses on pushing improvised music into free and new territories. This includes blending into different genres, such as Folk, Rock, and Hip Hop with tailored arrangements, originals, and […]

Bobby Lyle has been a fixture in the jazz scene for more than three decades. He has distinguished himself as a performing artist, composer, recording artist (with product on Capitol Jazz, Atlantic Jazz, Three Keys, Heads Up, and now his own label, New Warrior Music); musical director, music publisher, and music educator. Lyle began his […]

Featuring: Zacc Harris (guitar), Matt Peterson (bass) & Lars-Erik Larson (drums) Inspired by a 2015 trip to his former home near the Shenandoah Mountains in Virginia, Twin Cities guitarist Zacc Harris decided to connect with his Americana roots, taking simple, well-known songs from the American folk tradition and reimagining them with a contemporary jazz sensibility […]

Noon-1:00: Julian Manzara (freeform guitar) 1:30-2:30: Mike Wolter (guitar), Kameron Markworth (bass), Chris Hepola (drums). 3:00-4:00: Special guest artist Michelle Kinney (cello) with Brandon Wozniak (sax)and Joe Strachan (keys and electronics).   About the Minnesota Dime Series The musicians are all paid through grant funding for this series, and any concert proceeds benefit a chosen local […]

Music of Errol Garner

Jeremy Cunningham / Dustin Laurenzi / Paul Bryan Drummer Jeremy Cunningham and saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi have been near-inseparable collaborators for years, working in countless groups together across Chicago’s vibrant jazz community. Their new album A Better Ghost finds them in collaboration with Los Angeles-based bassist/producer Paul Bryan, and is the product of phone-recorded improvisations and […]

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