A funky instrumental trio consisting of three of the Twin Cities most seasoned musicians (we’re talking fresh herbs - none of the stale dried out store bought stuff). Trench Size […]

John Fedchock’s illustrious career in jazz has spanned over four decades. Since his emergence on the scene in 1980, Fedchock has established himself as a world-class trombone soloist, a heralded […]

Led by chief detonators Doug Haining, sax, and Scott Agster, trombone, the Explosion Big Band draws from the area’s finest musicians. The EXPLOSION is ready to detonate with the classic […]

Chresten Hyde is a drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter based in Minneapolis. He developed his musical voice while living in Chicago and Los Angeles. He has worked with Caroline Davis, Chicago Afrobeat Project, Kevin Washington & RA Spirit. He currently performs with Kavyesh Kaviraj and Ryan Freitas in Changeling Trio; with Conor Lee; and as the […]

Acclaimed guitarist and Berklee College of Music instructor Lyle Brewer brings his remarkable musicianship to Jazz Central for an intimate evening of solo guitar. Drawing on jazz, folk, classical, and fingerstyle traditions, Brewer combines dazzling technique with beautiful melodies, inventive arrangements, and a deeply expressive musical voice. Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 6 PM Jazz […]

Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra is a New Orleans and Balkans styled brass band playing the music of Paul Fonfara. Our repertoire includes cinematic avant spy jazz, tango, klezmer, modern modal takes on traditional Balkans sounds and vintage-esque big band arrangements. Paul’s last record received a 4-star review in Downbeat, he has composed film scores for […]

Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago (percussionist/drum set), the Twin Cites Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) brings together the drama of big band jazz, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished musicians.

Enjoy an evening at Jazz Central Studios featuring trombonist, Jered Byford! This concert is presented in part by Minnesota Regional Arts Council, the Musicians Performance Fund, and by our attending patrons.