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 […]
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, […]
Top keyboard and trumpet talent respectively, from the Twin Cities.
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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. […]
The Thursday Night Jazz Series, led by bassist Gary Raynor, will feature drummer Dave Anania (Blue Man Group) and award-winning pianist Mary Louise Knutson on this date! Walk-ins only. Very small venue. Get there early to get a seat. $10 cover or a 2 drink minimum per person.
This show is ALL AGES. Taproom opens at 11am. Gates at 6pm. Music at 7pm. Tickets available for purchase NOW for $22.41 after fees online at indeedbrewing.com/the-big-show-tickets/ Adrian Younge, co-founder […]
Saturday Night Live Jazz Music
Live sets by Parisota Hot Club are a melting pot of styles steeped in blues, jazz and ’60’s pop music. Retro noire style movie themes, à la Henry Mancini and others, selections by Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles are standard set features.Familiar melodies, unexpected excursions, and sonic surprises reminiscent of vintage psychedelic Brit-Rock, […]
From August 3-7, Westminster Hall in downtown Minneapolis’ Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts Source Song Festival's 13th Season celebrating art song. The 2026 season is themed "A Salute to Scandinavia," highlighting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
An outdoor performance of music by Chick Corea, Carlos Santana, Pat Metheny and other legends of jazz/fusion, plus original tunes by members of Global Jazz Collegium.
The Sam Stauning Quartet is a new small jazz ensemble created and led by tenor saxophonist Sam Stauning. The group consists of some of the best young musicians in the Twin Cities. The group will perform various tunes from jazz standards to newer modern tunes. Info for each band member: Sam Stauning is a 17 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Phil Aaron has been a mainstay in the Twin Cities jazz scene for over thirty years. Phil has recorded five CD’s and has performed with many national and international musicians, including Lee Konitz, Eric Alexander, Delfeayo Marsalis, Jim Rotondi, Jim Snidero, Byron Stripling, Kendra Shank, Evan Christopher, John Fedchock, Jackie Allen and Barbara Morrison. Along […]
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. […]
