Eclectic Edge Ensemble is celebrating 15 years of jazz dance in Minnesota with performances at The Lab Theater in Minneapolis July 19-22.  Dancers and musicians will present a collage of company favorites and works by incredible jazz guest artists including Zoe Sealy, Karla Grotting, Cynthia Gutierrez-Garner and Danny Buraczeski. Eclectic Edge Ensemble works with Minnesota composers...Read More

“Bonnie Raitt meets Alabama Shakes?” Though these may not be binding distinctions, one thing is certain:  Hannah von der Hoff  is a unique talent. She will be playing Friday 7/13 at Aster Cafe Hannah was gracious enough to give us an exclusive performance of two songs, one of which debuts as a video this week. You...Read More

The Piano Prince of New Orleans, Davell Crawford, is coming to play two shows at the Dakota on Tuesday, July 10th and Wednesday, July 11th. He spoke with Jazz88’s Emily Reese about the shows, his devotion to recording his practice sessions, and what he loves about music from New Orleans. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band...Read More