Global Jazz Acoustic Quartet will bring sounds of international jazz to the TC Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 20th 7:00-9:00pm at Erta Ale Restaurant, just a short walk from Mears Park's main stage. Pavel Jany-guitar John Croarkin-sax/flute/harmonica Dan Weston-bass Francisco Pancho Lopez-percussion
The fun and rocking band "The Get-Up Mondays" are performing a free show at Eagles Aerie 33 (Saint Paul) - Saturday 8pm!
Jim Witzel grew up in the north-Bay Area town of San Rafael and began learning guitar at age twelve. While attending SF State he was fortunate to study with Bay Area alto-saxophonist legend John Handy. After graduation Jim free-lanced extensively around the Bay Area, working clubs and concerts as both a leader and sideman with […]
Jim Witzel grew up in the north-Bay Area town of San Rafael and began learning guitar at age twelve. While attending SF State he was fortunate to study with Bay Area alto-saxophonist legend John Handy. After graduation Jim free-lanced extensively around the Bay Area, working clubs and concerts as both a leader and sideman with […]
Red Planet has been lighting up the Twin Cities jazz scene since 2003 with their fearless blend of originals and bold reimaginings of Coltrane, Monk, and Hendrix. Featuring guitarist Dean Magraw, bassist Chris Bates, and drummer Jay Epstein, the trio is known for its explosive creativity, soulful interplay, and a sound that stretches from deep […]
SWINGIN’ ON A STAR free concert, outdoors WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 6:00-7:30 Jefferson Park, 125 21st Av N, South St Paul. Food trucks and a cool Marketplace! Feel the joy of America’s Swing Era jazz!
Monthly Residency at the Schooner Tavern in South Minneapolis. Join Brian Ziemniak (B3), David Feily (gtr), and Kevin Washington (drums) for 2 sets of exploratory and energetic soul, funk and jazz.
From local favorites to emerging new talent, the Sunset Series is a showcase for great talent from all genres. Join us Thursday evenings, mid-June though mid-August at 7pm in Downtown Park, 40 Ninth Avenue S, Hopkins. Bring a chair and some friends! If there's rain, we'll announce we’re moving indoors by 3pm day of concert.
Dave Hagedorn is a renowned percussionist and educator in the world of classical music. He has performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the United States, including the Minnesota Orchestra, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed with numerous chamber ensembles, including […]
Enjoy an evening with popular band, La Dolce Vita Jazz, performing primarily original jazz tunes and your favorite standards to start your weekend. All are welcome.
Dean Harrington earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the U of MN and was a first prize winner in the Schubert Club student scholarship competition. For the last two decades he has been performing music with his own band Mill City Hot Club and other local groups playing swing, gypsy […]
"Laugh and Be Blessed," Gospel Comedy Night, Featuring Shed G, Trina Jeffries, Pierre Douglas, and Juice Sutton.
The MFB Night Crew is a new-ly formed group with the purpose of offering it’s individuals an opportunity to explore the world of jazz improvisation. The group draws its members from two larger groups, The Minnesota Freedom Band and the Minnesota Freedom Jazz bands, both long -time GLBT+ friends bands. The creation of this smaller […]
Dale Alexander at the age of 24 had a rich and varied musical background than many musicians achieve in a lifetime. Studying with prominent musicians such as Marvin Dahlgren and Dr. Reginald Buckner of the University School of Music served to enhance Dale’s unlimited natural musical talent. He was recognized by the University of Wisconsin […]
Settle into the rhythm of First Thursday Jazz Night at Rail Werks Brewing Depot, where great music and great food meet in perfect harmony. Each month, Don Strong and Thom West bring the taproom to life with smooth jazz, soulful improvisation, and an easygoing energy that turns an ordinary night into something memorable. Whether you’re […]
Uptown Cover-Up is a cover band that has a little something for everyone. Now they are combining forces with Jon Olsen on keys to create a diverse live blues music experience. Join them for a special night of dancing and grooving to a wide variety of blues styles and tempos, from classic to modern! Make […]
Join the Medicinal Jazz Band for a monthly residency that’s never the same twice. Sometimes an intimate trio, sometimes a soaring quintet, we blend jazz standards with original tunes. Whether you’re looking for original flavors in your beer or your jazz, we have the right prescription for your first Friday.
Original folk and Americana tunes by a trio of talented Longfellow neighborhood musicians
Saturday Night Live Jazz Music
Fingerstyle Guitarist Joe Nicola performs Sunday, July 5th at the White Squirrel in Saint Paul. 1-2:30pm Joe Nicola Joe Nicola is a virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist whose expressive technique and emotive […]
Natania Kamin is a charismatic vocalist, songwriter and dancer who is passionate about sharing the music of her native Brazil with American audiences. Ticket To Brasil is a bossa nova, samba and Brazilian jazz project founded by contemporary jazz guitarist and composer Pavel Jany. The group has performed at many national and international jazz events […]
They’re baaaaaack! Those crazy kids from Roseville are storming into Fingal’s Cave AGAIN! If they weren’t great we wouldn’t have them!
SWINGIN’ ON A STAR and guest saxophonist SUE ORFIELD will be giving a free open air concert WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 7:00 - 8:30 at the NEW HOPE PERFORMANCE CENTER in Civic Center Park, 4401 Xylon Avenue, New Hope, MN, Sue brings to the stage a powerful presence and joy of all things musical. She has […]
From local favorites to emerging new talent, the Sunset Series is a showcase for great talent from all genres. Join us Thursday evenings, mid-June though mid-August at 7pm in Downtown […]
Minneapolis-based funk-soul-jazz powerhouse BZ3 Organ Trio is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated second album, Note Salad. Here, the album features the synergistic talents of organist Brian Ziemniak, guitarist David Feily, and drummer Kevin Washington. Furthermore, the new record serves up a masterful blend of deep-pocket grooves, complex progressive-rock-tinged arrangements, and explosive […]
The Jazz Savvy Trio welcomes vocalist Charmin Michelle and clarinetist Doug Haining for an evening of favorite traditional New Orleans style jazz tunes. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Spencer Becker Guitar Band is an ensemble with two guitarists, a rhythm section, and a love of music and comradery. This “Jam Band-Meets-Jazz Fusion” group, led by Bassist and Guitarist Spencer Becker, was born as a vehicle to play and record original compositions and arrangements played by dear and like-minded friends. Come join them for […]
After a year and a half break in live performances from March 2020 through July 2021 due to the pandemic, Parisota Hot Club and the Robb Henry Trio are back to work once again. See the dates page for upcoming 2022 performances. Although best known for his recent work with Parisota Hot Club, a band […]
The 2026 Minnesota Salsa Fiesta expands its stellar celebration to TWO incredible nights on July 10–11 at iconic settings in Minneapolis. On Friday, July 10 from 9 p.m. to 2 […]
Original Roots, Soul, and Soul-Jazz With: Dan Carpel, Blair Krivanek, and Adam Nussbaum We might could be playing more Soul Jazz at this show with Dan & Adam doing the rhythm do. I might even badger Dan into playing upright on this gig
Mumblin' Drew's Oldfangled Orchestrators (MOO) is a 5-piece old-time string band combo from the Twin Cities, MN. From driving fiddle songs, to waltzing clarinet and sax harmonies, they reanimate the […]
Take Your Time Quartet performs straight-ahead jazz rooted in swing, bebop, and the Great American Songbook. Featuring saxophone, guitar, bass, and drums, the group brings an intimate small-combo sound shaped by melodic interplay, relaxed swing, and conversational improvisation. Join us every third Thursday from 1:00pm–2:30pm at Showtime Studio and Coffee in Roseville, Minnesota. Free admission. […]
From local favorites to emerging new talent, the Sunset Series is a showcase for great talent from all genres. Join us Thursday evenings, mid-June though mid-August at 7pm in Downtown Park, 40 Ninth Avenue S, Hopkins. Bring a chair and some friends! If there's rain, we'll announce we’re moving indoors by 3pm day of concert.
La Dolce Vita Jazz will be playing both standards and original songs. All are welcome!
Step into the world of one of jazz’s most daring and influential vocalists as Let Me Off Uptown: The Music of Anita O’Day celebrates the music and artistry of Anita […]
An afternoon of great and energetic music by Chick Corea, Carlos Santana, Pat Metheny and other jazz/fusion legends from around the world, plus original material by members of Global Jazz Collegium.
Have you heard? The sounds of the Big Woods Brass Band? Our next performance is coming up, hope to see you there! 🕚 Sunday, July 19 at 6PM 📍George Green Park: 1498 S 6th Ave, Anoka, MN
Step into the world of one of jazz’s most daring and influential vocalists as Let Me Off Uptown: The Music of Anita O’Day celebrates the music and artistry of Anita O’Day. Featuring acclaimed vocalist Jen Burleigh-Bentz alongside the 17-piece Star of the North Jazz Orchestra, this unforgettable concert brings O’Day’s signature blend of swing, wit, […]
Join us at Metronome Brewery for a night of music, stories, and a touch of swing. Featuring their "Folk Sinatra" set — Dan Navarro sings Sinatra, Andrew Crowley on piano. Warm lights, cold beer, and timeless tunes — Sunday, July 19 @ 6:30 PM
Get ready for a high-energy Latin Dance Party on Monday, July 20th! Minneapolis’ premier Afro-Caribbean band, Malamanya, takes the stage from 6 PM to 8 PM, with DJ Salsa Brava spinning between sets. Arrive early at 5 PM for a free gallery happy hour featuring a cash bar and a sneak peek of the new […]
New Orleans piano legend Tom McDermott comes to Judson Church for a bespoke evening - live film accompaniment, convert and conversation. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted. All donations will go to mutual aid for The Legal Rights Center in Minneapolis.
Take That Back started as the meeting-of-the-minds of two veteran musicians, Joan Hutton and Sue Orfield. Drawn together by a passion for original music, both bandleaders are composers and improvisers, each with her own unique musical voice. Joan Hutton plays bass clarinet and alto sax and Sue Orfield plays the tenor sax. They joined creative […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a performance and more of a process—a raw, DIY vibe where you can hang with talented artists as they build something new, right in front of […]
The Beeryard at Indeed Brewing will be filled with the sweet sounds of live jazz this summer - Off The Dock, the free summer concert series.. Tuesdays throughout the summer, local top-talent performers and their freinds will be gracing the “stage” (it’s actually a loading dock) and setting the tone on your favorite northeast patio. […]
Bassist Michael Gold has performed with artists such as: Larry Coryell, Warne Marsh, Lee Konitz, Sheila Jordan, Tal Farlow, Patty Peterson, and many others. Pianist Dale Alexander credits include George Benson, Harry 'Sweets' Edison, Billy Eckstine, Herb Ellis, Jimmy Smith, Diane Reeves, Billy Taylor and many others. Nathan Norman, the consummate drummer of nuance and […]
Phil Kadidlo plays solo piano from 5:30-8:30 every Wednesday at Angelina's Kitchen in Woodbury.
Open Piano at the Darling welcomes players of all music genres and skill levels. Come and play with us!
From local favorites to emerging new talent, the Sunset Series is a showcase for great talent from all genres. Join us Thursday evenings, mid-June though mid-August at 7pm in Downtown Park, 40 Ninth Avenue S, Hopkins. Bring a chair and some friends! If there's rain, we'll announce we’re moving indoors by 3pm day of concert. […]
This is a debut collaboration between Scott Keever & Joe Cruz. Joe Cruz is a mainstay of the Twin Cities music and theater scene for over four decades, effortlessly transitioning between various musical styles, demonstrating his remarkable versatility. From strumming an acoustic guitar to shredding on an electric guitar, picking bluegrass mandolin, and playing Cuban […]
The Minnesota Orchestra’s “Sounds + Bites” series presents the Mary Louise Knutson Trio in the Target Atrium. This performance is free with your ticket to the main concert - John Williams' Greatest Scores. Come by early to hear the trio, play park games, and enjoy an $8 Happy Hour and food from local vendors inside […]
Featuring Hot Club of Minnesota, Twin Cities Hot Club, Hot Club Mania, Parisota Hot Club, The Red Hot Django Peppers, Clearwater Hot Club, Reynold Trio, Ryan Picone Quartet featuring Patrick Harison and Sam Skavnak Plus a special string section performance by Gary Schulte, Tessa Nichols – Meade, Daniel Lentz and Alissa Jacobsen — The Twin […]
John Penny and The virtual Band bring musical inspiration to The Golden Thyme restaurant and Bar. This evolving project features original World Jazz and American Roots music from a solo singer songwriter with a film scoring background. From the intimacy of just guitar and voice, to the lushness of full Jazz or chamber ensemble, evocative […]
The First Northside Jazz & Heritage Festival is coming to the Mississippi Riverfront! Join us Sunday, July 26, from 11 AM to 7:30 PM at West Broadway and West River Parkway in North Minneapolis for a free outdoor celebration of jazz, soul, culture, food, vendors, family, and community. Featuring Jamecia Bennett, The Omar Abdulkarim Quartet, Walter Chancellor, Ashley DuBose, Kevin Washington & RA Spirit, Wenso Ashby, Monique Blakey, Jay Most & […]
Join The Riffin Trio at Dustys for their "Fourth Sunday Residency". Fourth Sunday of every month! 5-8pm, $0!
NxtGn featured at MetroNOME Brewery in Fingal’s Cave – please welcome the Davin Willis Quartet. A group of talented young musicians, including All State Jazz Band members, playing jazz for you. Callum Schultz Laeton Olaleye Davin Willis Harry Scott
Euphoric contemporary jazz pianist/composer with her quartet.
Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz sings at the popular Stillwater Speakeasy, The Velveteen every Saturday 8p-10:30p Reservations recommended but not required. CALL TO BOOK GENERAL RESERVATION, PLEASE LEAVE NAME, NUMBER, TIME, DATE AND GUEST COUNT. (651) 342-2571
