Country-Soul exploration every 4th Monday of the month With hotshot vets Noah Levy, Joe Savage, Dan Lowinger, St. Nick Salisbury, and me, Ray Bernard (of pioneering Country-Soul band the Copperheads). Expect chestnut covers like Walk a Mile in my Shoes, Up on Cripple Creek, Delta Lady and killer originals
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 […]
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.
Jazz Access, the FREE series which brings top-notch local jazz talent to outdoor neighborhood spaces, returns to Rondo with Room3, a jazz fusion wild card ensemble rooted in tradition yet […]
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
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, […]
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 […]
Guitar-O-Rama returns to The White Squirrel (Saint Paul) on Sunday, August 2nd from 1-4pm! Guitarists Dakota Dave Hull & Joe Nicola LIVE at The White Squirrel! Dakota Dave Hull & Joe Nicola 2-4pm Opening Act Frannie Crego 1pm Bio Dakota Dave Hull: Hailed by everyone from Dave Van Ronk to Doc Watson, from the Washington […]
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 Nordic art song. Season 13 will welcome nationally renowned guest musicians, composers, and clinicians to present lectures, masterclasses, and concerts to the public. Detailed information […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Pianist Mary Louise Knutson and bassist Steve Pikal. Berlin combines state of the art sound and hospitality with the charm and intimacy of a European-inspired jazz club. No cover!
Groovy and energetic music by Chick Corea, Carlos Santana, Billy Cobham, Pat Metheny etc., plus original tunes by Global Jazz Collegium.
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 […]
Four as one finding flow playing neo classic jazz by Silver, Shorter, Golson, Henderson, Rivers, Rollins, Monk, and originals. Good for your health. Don’t miss.
Bassist Michael Gold has performed with Larry Coryell, Warne Marsh, Lee Konitz, Sheila Jordan, Tal Farlow, Catherine Russel, Dave Graf, Patty Peterson, and many others. Pianist Dale Alexander credits include […]
Lila Ammons, a native of Chicago, has had many musical influences from family to a myriad of musicians and from the musical styles of Mozart to Monk. And she has […]
An evening celebrating the songs of Carly Simon, Bonnie Raitt & Rosanne Cash — performed by James A. Rocco & Dennis Curley. Featuring "You're So Vain," "Angel From Montgomery," "I Can't Make You Love Me," "Seven Year Ache," and more. Intimate seating — limited availability. Tickets $35–$50 plus fees and tax.
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 […]
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. […]
Venezuelan-born, Minnesota-raised pianist and composer Christian Moreno Cova welcomes you into his world through modern jazz music inspired by his heritage. Join his star-studded local band for a night bridging cultures and rhythms.
32nd Street Jazz brings a mix of classic '60s jazz, '70s funk, '80s pop and surprising mashups to downtown Minneapolis for a free concert at Water Works Park!
Join The Riffin Trio at Dustys for their "Fourth Sunday Residency". Fourth Sunday of every month! 5-8pm, $0!
The Out to Lunch Combo is a five-piece jazz group based in the Twin Cities. They met at the University of Minnesota in a jazz combo under the direction of Phil Hey. After each rehearsal, the group would go out to get food together. And, in an offhand quip, Phil nicknamed them the “Out to […]
Come enjoy some groove-based jazz from Nolan’s debut album Music of a Moment.
Sam Miltich is a self-taught jazz guitarist born and raised in the woods of northern Minnesota. Sam burst on to the hot club jazz scene in his teens, joining Paul Mehling's Hot Club of San Francisco and touring internationally with the world-renowned Robin Nolan Trio. Sam's fluid and instinctive sound has graced hundreds of stages, […]
StableMates (Dale Alexander: piano, Gary Raynor: bass, & Jay Epstein: drums) have been musical comrades for several decades. Their repertoire is Jazz standards of the Great American Songbook and the classic post-bop material of progressive piano trio. The group was initially formed out of their musical connections with Brazilian pianist Manfredo Fest, with whom Raynor […]
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, […]
Soulful, bluesy jazz night with Judy Thomas and her stellar band
Originally from Duluth, MN, Jackson Churchill currently serves as Visiting Instructor and Director of Jazz Ensembles at Gustavus Adolphus College. Before returning to his home state, Jackson was a high […]
Enjoy 90 minutes of big band jazz with 18-piece RLC Jazz and our wonderful vocalists. Come to dance or just listen as we play a wide range of charts, from […]
