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 […]

Born in Lemvig, Denmark, jazz singer Sinne Eeg graduated from the Music Conservatory of West Jutland in 2003, and subsequently studied with American jazz singers Janet Lawson and Jay Clayton in New York City. “I learned a lot from studying music intensively at the music conservatory,” she explained. “But I think a lot of my […]

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Combining elements of pop, soul, roots and jazz, The Neighborhood Trio shapes creative arrangements of covers and catchy originals. Their unique instrumentation of vibraphone, lap steel guitar and upright bass produces a sound that is surprising and delightful…and perfect with one of our signature Bloodys. music/love will keep us together! Steve Roehm – vibraphone // […]

Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966—nearly a half century ago. They’ve subsequently played a variety of styles in a number of different groups, as well as with their father, jazz giant Dave Brubeck, […]

Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966—nearly a half century ago. They’ve subsequently played a variety of styles in a number of different groups, as well as with their father, jazz giant Dave Brubeck, […]

Long regarded as one of Contemporary Jazz’s leading vocalists, Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Schuur was blind from birth; but she was gifted with perfect pitch and three-and-a-half-octave vocal range. She initially taught herself piano by ear and later received formal piano training at The Washington State […]

Long regarded as one of Contemporary Jazz’s leading vocalists, Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Schuur was blind from birth; but she was gifted with perfect pitch and three-and-a-half-octave vocal range. She initially taught herself piano by ear and later received formal piano training at The Washington State […]

New York City bassist, Michael O’Brien (Harry Connick, Jr., Reuben Blades, Toninho Horta), returns to his hometown to play in this version of composer Jeremy Walker’s Small City Trio, an “intimate, sentimental, swinging and quirky collaboration where every song is rooted in a personal story” (Minnpost) with longtime collaborator, Tim Zhorne (Small City Trio, 7 Psalms, Jazz in […]

Playing the music of Keith Jarrett, Jan Garbarek, Kenny Wheeler, and others from the ECM catalog of the 80’s   Featuring: Chris Olson – Guitar Jay Epstein – Drums Kevin Clements – Bass Dave Hagedorn – Vibraphone

In Person & Live Stream Levi Schwartzberg is a Twin Cities musician who specializes in vibraphone, in addition to playing piano. Levi maintains a busy schedule as a musician, playing in groups such as Le Percheron, No Territory Band, and Julian Manzara Quartet. He also does a lot of composing and has led a number […]

Dennis Spears became known as the male voice of Moore By Four, the locally-based, internationally heeled quartet headed by pianist/arranger Sanford Moore, featuring the voices of Spears, Yolanda Bruce, Ginger Commodore and Connie Evingson. Dennis has kept himself busy and visible ever since, performing in theater, in music ensembles, and gigging with his own band(s). […]

Live dinner music with trio: Miguel Hurtado (drums) / TBA players

The 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 Danny Lentz, and bassist Sean Roderick. The Red Hot Django Peppers had their premiere performance in early 2019 at Moto-I and were then asked to […]

Featuring:  Chris Bates, bass, Phil Hey, drums, Dave Hagedorn, vibes. Free wheeling music of Charles Mingus, Ornette Coleman, Karl Berger and others.

In Person & Live stream Featuring: Hannah Harder – Tenor Saxophone Jeffrey Merrill – Piano Max Voda – Bass Jack Schabert – Drums Jack Schabert is a drummer, percussionist, composer and educator, and is currently studying music at St. Olaf College. He serves as bandleader for the Blue Ox Jazz Trio, which performs regularly at […]

Laura Caviani has performed and recorded for over 15 years. The Minneapolis Star Tribune hailed her debut CD, Dreamlife as “…in a word, outstanding”. Marian McPartland called it “…sparkling and inventive”. Her second release, As One, was touted as “stunningly fresh” by Jazz Times. Her holiday album, Angels We Haven’t Heard, was considered “this season’s […]

The Granada Theater presents an evening of music inspired by the Blue Note Record Label. This label produced some of the most iconic recordings in Jazz including: Horace Silver, Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, Art Blakey and more. The music will be performed by a quintet of amazing musicians who are steeped in the tradition and […]

Come and join us in one of Minneapolis’ most gorgeous venues for a romantic night of jazz. Bathed in a flickering garden of candles, you’ll enter a sublime atmosphere of romantic magic with the sounds of Sinatra, Nat King Cole and more. Enjoy these timeless classics that will be sure to put your heart in […]

Founded in 2006, Charanga Tropical performs with an instrumentation that dates back to the roots of Cuban music featuring a sizzling Latin rhythm section, three violins, vocalists, and flute. Repertoire includes rarely heard danzones and a spicy variety of modern son, salsa, cha cha cha, and timba.
The music is rich in harmony and melody, fantastic […]

Saxophone/guitar duo performing music from the Great American Songbook.

In Person & Live Stream Featuring: Pete Whitman: saxophones Chris Olson: guitar Ted Olsen: bass Phil Hey: drums   Pete and his cohorts will be performing tunes from Chris and Pete’s release Changes We Can Believe In (https://petewhitmanchrisolson.bandcamp.com/releases) as well as other originals and jazz standards with surprising twists and turns.

In this special series, local jazz musicians will pay tribute to the iconic legacy of Miles Davis & his classic Quintets of the 50-60’s

In this special series, local jazz musicians will pay tribute to the iconic legacy of Miles Davis & his classic Quintets of the 50-60’s