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 […]

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.    

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

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

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

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 & […]

Euphoric contemporary jazz pianist/composer with her quartet.