The Larry McDonough Sextet will celebrate the birthday of Miles Davis, born on May 26, 1926, as well as the release of the legendary Miles Davis album Kind of Blue. Larry McDonough is a St. Paul based jazz pianist and singer, performing around the Twin Cities and elsewhere.  Larry has recorded with his group The […]

This is a No Cost Broadcast Drummer David Whitman presents a “soulflow” swingin’ jazz hammond-B3 quartet to audiences, performing compositions from his jazz album “Soul Flow.” A winner of the 2018 Independent Music Award for ***Best Instrumental Jazz Album*** (as well as multiple 2020 nominations for Best Song and 2020 AND 2018 nominations for Best […]

The band Midnight Love was created by saxophonist Peter Vircks to feature a classic tenor sax and trombone frontline, vintage keyboard sounds and a funky rare groove setting with a romantic bent. It was a means to get a specific group of people together – his close musical comrades from different organizations that would shake hands […]

Standard Ishue was formed 3 years ago when its members were organized into an ensemble at North Central University in Minneapolis. Since then, the group members have all graduated, and continue to explore the boundaries of their music. Now writing their own music, the group is looking to record an album soon, full of their […]

New-romantic Folk

Original Mind, with Steve Hirsh, Brad Holden and Dick Studer) will be at the East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul.

Adam Harder Nussbaum is a drummer based in St. Paul. His group will play selections by Joe Henderson, Billy Strayhorn, Roy Hargrove, Cedar Walton, and others. Joining him are: Jake Baldwin: trumpet Ted Godbout: piano Aaron Hedenstrom: saxophone Chris Smith: bass

Contemporary Jazz Icons

Contemporary Jazz Icons

Free performance in Mears Park, St. Paul

Soulful, Spacious and Deliciously in the Pocket

22-year-old soprano and tenor saxophonist Isaiah Collier sound and approach is drawn from the influences of jazz masters such as John Coltrane, Roscoe Mitchell, Wayne Shorter, Ari Brown and Gene Ammons. Isaiah’s newest album, Cosmic Transitions, flows with moments of stillness and others of chaos from one movement into the next.  Each part representing a […]

Arne appears frequently as a singer at the top jazz venues in the Twin Cities, and served as the opening act for Rosemary Clooney during her December 2001 appearance at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.

Bryan is one of the premier young jazz pianists in the United States and beyond, having performed at national and international festivals as well as regularly at local Twin Cities venues, like the Artists’ Quarter and the Dakota Jazz Club with his own bands as well as other musicians.

Growing up in Minneapolis, Dale’ first band was a trio with Prince and Andre Cymone. He recorded with Prince on the 94 East Street CD project right before Prince signed his solo contract. Subsequently Dale was touring with Prince on the Sign ‘O the Times World tour as the drummer for Madhouse (the opening act […]

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, Wes […]

Free performance in Mears Park, St. Paul

The Trio will be performing original compositions written by Jack Schabert and Zach Studdiford. Zach Studdiford, Piano Max Voda, Bass Jack Schabert, Drums

Friday night kicks off with Patty Peterson Presents Jazz Women All-Stars. In 2016, the Jazz Women All-Stars made a terrific debut at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. This ensemble celebrates the great women of jazz artists in the Twin Cities, instrumentalists as well as vocalists. Patty has, once again, organized a prestigious line-up featuring Mary […]

Also available virtually on Crowdcast. Saturday, June 26 features the crooning sounds of singer Kurt Elling, two-time GRAMMY winner and proclaimed by The New York Times as “the standout male vocalist of our time.” Known for his poetic intuition and versatility in styles and genres, Elling has recorded with Branford Marsalis, Danilo Perez, Stefon Harris […]

The Jazz Piano Showcase Hosted by Jon Weber, Featuring Dale Alexander, Laura Caviani, Will Kjeer, Kavyesh Kaviraj

Some musical partnerships were just meant to be. Twin Cities vocalist Connie Evingson and New York-based pianist and honorary Twin Citian Jon Weber paired up during the 2012 Twin Cities Jazz Festival and on a Prairie Home Companion European cruise.

4-5:15pm -Jerry Bergonzi Quartet 6-7:30pm – JazzMN Orchestra featuring Ricky Peterson with special guest Bob Mintzer Also available virtually free on Crowdcast.

Free performance in Mears Park, St. Paul

The progressive jazz group Kenne Thomas’ Lifeforce, led by Chicago drummer Kenne Thomas, carries on the sonic stylings of the Tony Williams Quintet,  Wayne Shorter and Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.  Swing, fusion and ballads provide a jazz moment to remember. Rich Manik – Alto, Tenor & Soprano Saxophones Jake Baldwin – Trumpet & Flugelhorn Dave […]

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 Pages. He performs in a host of creative projects including Atlantis Quartet, winner of the 2015 McKnight Fellowship and named 2011 Best Jazz Artist, as […]