News - Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Rhombus by Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart on Smoke Session Records.

August 5, 2026 •

By Don Berryman With a sophisticated groove, Hammond B3 organist Larry Goldings, guitarist Peter Bernstein, and drummer Bill Stewart comprise a group that is arguably the finest jazz organ trio performing today. Each member is a modern jazz master in his own right with resumes listing collaborations with a who’s who of jazz from the […]

One of the Great Ones: Dave Karr, 1930-2026

July 20, 2026 •

One of the busiest musicians throughout his career and one of the most beloved by colleagues and jazz fans alike, saxophone master and Minnesota Jazz Legend Dave Karr passed away July 19th at age 96. He was perhaps best known as a tenor player, but also made his mark on bari, leading his “Mulligan Stew” […]

Kaviraj, Abdulkarim team up at Dakota

July 19, 2026 •

Piano wizard Kavyesh Kaviraj and trumpeter Omar Abdulkarim, who are frequent collaborators, will team up again at the Dakota at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 27. Along with drummer Kevin Washington and bassist Dan Carpel, they will play a mix of originals and new arrangements from both co-leaders.

Steve Kenny Quintet Plays MetroNOME Brewery’s Fingal’s Cave on Friday, July 31st

July 14, 2026 •

The Steve Kenny Quintet will play a special show with elements of tribute to Sonny Rollins in recognition of his recent passing. The show will also include some Miles Davis material celebrating his 100th birthday. Also, there will be a Chuck Mangione tune or two in tribute to the late, great flugelhornist, composer and bandleader. […]

Steve Swallow’s Winter Songs on ECM

July 13, 2026 •

by Don Berryman Bassist and composer Steve Swallow has released a finely crafted new album, Winter Songs, on ECM records with a seasoned sextet that includes Chris Cheek on tenor saxophone, Mike Rodriguez on trumpet, Steve Cardenas on guitar, Gil Goldstein on piano, and Adam Nussbaum on drums. It is Steve Swallow’s first release as […]

Jazz Central Studios – education and performance space announces plans to leave subterranean digs

July 5, 2026 •

Following is an announcement from Jazz Central Studios Managing Director Mac Santiago: After 16 years in the lower level we have decided to “level-up” to a space right upstairs from our current location. This move is an out-growth of our education partnership with North Star Jazz Workshops whose phenomenal growth over the past two years […]