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SUMMARY:Erik Brandt & the Urban Hillbilly Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 29\, 2026\nDock & Paddle @ the Lake Como Pavilion\n1360 Lexington Parkway N / St. Paul\, MN 55103 / 952-303-3481\nwww.dockandpaddle.com\n6– 8:00PM. Tips! All-ages\nErik and the UHQ show
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/erik-brandt-the-urban-hillbilly-quartet/
LOCATION:Como Lakeside Pavilion\, 1360 Lexington Parkway North\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55103
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SUMMARY:Ederlezi: A Springtime Feast at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Orkestar Bez Ime presents Balkan Party Music\nKnown for its toe-tapping “Euro music\, but not stuck up” (Star Tribune)\, Orkestar Bez Ime brings an intimate musical experience to Crooners to celebrate the springtime feast day of Ederlezi. Travel with OBI through the captivating music of the Balkan peninsula\, featuring the vibrant traditions of the Romany people of Eastern Europe\, as you drink the water of life (a.k.a.\, your favorite Crooners beverage) and feast to your health! \nColleen Bertsch: Violin\, Vocals \nScott Keever: Guitar\, Tambura \nMatt Miller: Bass \nKatrina Mundinger: Clarinet\, Vocals \nNatalie Nowytski: Vocals\, Percussion \nEric Ray: Accordion\, Vocals \nOrkestar Bez Ime [or-KESS-tar behz EE-meh]\, meaning “orchestra without a name” in Bulgarian\, was formed in 2002 to recreate the sounds of the village with a presentation as festive as the music itself. Focusing on Eastern Europe and music of the Rom (“Gypsy”) people\, OBI’s repertoire reaches from Albania to Ukraine\, with plenty of stops in between. Orkestar Bez Ime has received esteemed awards from the McKnight Foundation and the American Composers Forum. \n“Full-bodied\, flavorful music” – Minnesota Public Radio
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/ederlezi-a-springtime-feast-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Robert Glasper at Dakota Jazz Club Night 2
DESCRIPTION:Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date\, he boasts five Grammy wins and sixteen nominations across eleven categories. Additionally\, he received an Emmy for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary 13th with Common and Karriem Riggins. His work and accolades bridge all aspects of the music business\, from live touring to film scoring\, composing and producing. \nEvolution is his hallmark. Glasper’s breakout crossover album Black Radio changed the face of the genre and set a new expectation for what popular music could be. Then\, the album won him the Grammy for best R&B album. Further\, it established him as the musician of choice for some of the world’s most iconic artists. Glasper played keys throughout Kendrick Lamar‘s To Pimp A Butterfly\, winning another Grammy for the elastic track “These Walls”. The ongoing Black Radio series has become Glasper’s calling card\, upholding a place at the heart of a trailblazing community. Collaborators range from long-time sonic brothers Mos Def and Bilal to legends including Ledisi\, Lupe Fiasco\, Kanye West\, Jill Scott\, and Erykah Badu. \nGlasper’s eternal pursuit to further his sound has been consistent in challenging and transforming his creative horizons across the board. Whether producing a remix album with Kaytranda or as a bandleader\, Robert consistently defies the limits of the genre. Moreover\, this is evident in his expansive portfolio and range of projects. His acoustic trio simultaneously defies and elevates the traditional idiom\, uniting it effortlessly with electronics from visionary DJ Jahi Sundance. August Greene is a collaboration with Common + Karriem Riggins. R+R=Now is a new supergroup at the crossroads of hip-hop and jazz.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/robert-glasper-at-dakota-jazz-club-night-2/2026-05-28/2/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:One-Man Shows & Immaculate Flows w/ L.A. Buckner & Midwest James at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Friends and collaborators L.A. Buckner and Midwest James will showcase their semi-autobiographical theater pieces and exceptional musical skills. The showcase will include “Things You Can’t See\,”  a one-man show written and performed by L.A. Buckner and directed by James Gavins\, followed by the Afrofuturistic one-man show “Cicada\,” written and performed by James Gavins and co-directed by Karl Michael Iglesias. The night will end with a talkback and a special music experience by the duo. \n⊹ \n“Things You Can’t See” follows Minneapolis-based drummer L.A. Buckner as he navigates the unseen truths of life as a Black musician performing in predominantly white wedding reception spaces. Blending personal stories\, sharp humor\, and dynamic live performance\, the piece unpacks the layers of cultural expectation\, artistic resilience\, and identity within the world of professional music. \n“Cicada” is an Afrofuturistic multimedia theatrical performance adapted from the stage play created by James D. Gavins and Karl Michael Iglesias. Through storytelling\, music\, movement\, and comedy\, the story follows James in a parallel universe as he goes through the process to receive his reparations. He has been chosen to beta test CICADA\, a psychotherapy simulator\, that claims to ease the trauma from black history in America. \n⊹ \nL.A. Buckner is a performing musician\, teaching artist\, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a master’s degree in music performance from McNally Smith College of Music and is a community partnership instructor for the MacPhail Center for Music. His artistry is full of energy\, excitement\, culture and excellence. \nJames D. Gavins\, aka Midwest James\, is an interdisciplinary artist born and raised between Chicago and Minneapolis. In 2008\, Gavins was granted the First Wave Hip Hop & Urban Arts Scholarship and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, where he earned a B.A. in theater and drama. In 2015\, he graduated from UW-Madison and became a Practicing Professional Teaching Artist with the Wallace Foundation/Youth Arts Initiatives and served as a Performing Arts Director with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Milwaukee & Greater Green Bay. There\, he facilitated film\, theater\, and music programs with youth. Gavins also tours with the ShapeShift Theatrical Dance Company as a performer and creative collaborator. He premiered his interdisciplinary theater show “Cicada” in 2019 and went on to develop and perform it as a performance-integrated film at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Stream his projects “Dante’s Inertia\,” “Ready Up\,” and “ILK” on all platforms.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/one-man-shows-immaculate-flows-w-l-a-buckner-midwest-james-at-berlin/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Swingin’ On a Star at the Wabasha St. Caves\, Thursday\,  5/28
DESCRIPTION:It is always cool in the Caves\, 215 S. Wabasha St.\, St Paul\, MN.\nSwingin’ On A Star\, featuring vocalist Dorothy Doring\, plays the joyous jazz of America’s Swing Era.\nSwingin’ On A Star plays from 7:00 to 10:00\, Thursday\, May 28.\nAdmission is $15. Students and seniors pay $10 (cash) or $11 (card.) A cash bar is available.\nThere is a swing dance lesson at 6:15\, free with paid admission.\nSwing on by!
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/swingin-on-a-star-at-the-wabasha-st-caves-thursday-5-28/
LOCATION:Wabasha Street Caves\, 215 Wabasha St S\, Saint Paul\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mary Louise Knutson\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis-based pianist and composer\, Mary Louise Knutson\, has been called “one of the most exciting and innovative artists to happen to jazz piano in Bill Charlap.” And from 2010-2018\, Knutson toured with trumpeter Doc Severinsen\, former bandleader for the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.Knutson has also performed with such jazz greats as Dizzy Gillespie\, Kurt Elling\, Bobby McFerrin\, Dianne Reeves\, Kevin Mahogany\, Randy Brecker\, Bobby Shew\, Nicholas Payton\, Terell Stafford\, Terence Blanchard\, Richie Cole\, Ernie Watts\, Greg Abate\, Von Freeman\, Slide Hampton\, Mike Stern\, Peter Erskine\, Billy Hart\, Ed Shaughnessy\, Richard Davis\, and more.As a show player\, she has performed with such artists as Reba McEntire\, MichaelBolton\, Jordin Sparks\, Trisha Yearwood\, Ivan Neville\, Sam Moore\, Donny Osmond\, Smokey Robinson\, the Osmond Brothers\, and comedians Phyllis Diller\, Jack Carter\, Rob Schneider\, Kevin Nealon\, Judy Tenuta\, and more.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/mary-louise-knutson-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-hat-2/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Peter and the Jazztronauts at Norway House
DESCRIPTION:It’s an hour of classic jazz with a contemporary twist when Peter and the Jazztronauts play at the Norway House happy hour. \nThe Jazztronuats are as follows:\nPeter Skjervold sax and flute\nTom Lewis bass\nMitch Hare keyboard and vocals\nKerry Johnson drums
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/peter-and-the-jazztronauts-at-norway-house/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Norway House\, 913 East Franklin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T210000
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SUMMARY:Robert Glasper at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date\, he boasts five Grammy wins and sixteen nominations across eleven categories. Additionally\, he received an Emmy for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary 13th with Common and Karriem Riggins. His work and accolades bridge all aspects of the music business\, from live touring to film scoring\, composing and producing. \nEvolution is his hallmark. Glasper’s breakout crossover album Black Radio changed the face of the genre and set a new expectation for what popular music could be. Then\, the album won him the Grammy for best R&B album. Further\, it established him as the musician of choice for some of the world’s most iconic artists. Glasper played keys throughout Kendrick Lamar‘s To Pimp A Butterfly\, winning another Grammy for the elastic track “These Walls”. The ongoing Black Radio series has become Glasper’s calling card\, upholding a place at the heart of a trailblazing community. Collaborators range from long-time sonic brothers Mos Def and Bilal to legends including Ledisi\, Lupe Fiasco\, Kanye West\, Jill Scott\, and Erykah Badu. \nGlasper’s eternal pursuit to further his sound has been consistent in challenging and transforming his creative horizons across the board. Whether producing a remix album with Kaytranda or as a bandleader\, Robert consistently defies the limits of the genre. Moreover\, this is evident in his expansive portfolio and range of projects. His acoustic trio simultaneously defies and elevates the traditional idiom\, uniting it effortlessly with electronics from visionary DJ Jahi Sundance. August Greene is a collaboration with Common + Karriem Riggins. R+R=Now is a new supergroup at the crossroads of hip-hop and jazz.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/robert-glasper-at-dakota-jazz-club/2026-05-27/2/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:MGS Jazz and Fingerstyle Series Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Shank Hagedorn guitar duo (violin and guitar) will play from 6-7 pm\, and Tim Sparks\, Tom Lieberman and Ben Abrahamson will play solos\, duos and trios from 7-9 pm at MetroNOME Brewery.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/mgs-jazz-and-fingerstyle-series-concert-4/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Guitar Society":MAILTO:mgdir@mnguitar.org
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SUMMARY:MGS Jazz and Fingerstyle Series Concert
DESCRIPTION:Tim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar repertoire since he won the National Fingerpicking Championship in 1993 with a ground-breaking arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Sparks continues to surprise\, challenge\, and thrill audiences with his diverse repertoire and stunning technique. Equally at home with Country Blues\, Jazz or World Music\, Sparks’ extraordinary ability has earned him an international reputation as one of the most innovative guitarists working today. \nTom Lieberman’s songs have been heard from Sesame Street to Sweet Land. He is an original member of the seminal vocal jazz trio Rio Nido and was associated with public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion from 1976-86\, where he worked variously as a performer\, writer and utility infielder until he was “asked” to hand over the show’s guitar chair to the Country Gentleman himself\, Chet Atkins. He is currently the creator of the musical story world of Ukulele Alley and the voice of “everybody’s favorite talking ukulele\,” Luke the Uke. \nAt age 11\, Ben Abrahamson found his path set ablaze by guitar heroes Paco de Lucía\, Leo Kottke\, Ralph Towner\, and his first guitar teacher Gary Lee Joyner. Ben has studied with flamenco guitarists Juan Ramón Caro at Taller de Músics in Barcelona\, Pedro Cortés\, Jr.\, and Michael Hauser. Ben is a faculty member at MacPhail Center for Music and a teaching artist with the MGS Guitar In Our Schools program.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/mgs-jazz-and-fingerstyle-series-concert-3/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kenny Reichert’s Letters From the Road: Colours Quintet at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Kenny Reichert has spent much of the past decade on the road: driving across North America and Europe\, sharing meals with bandmates\, and performing gig after gig. His original music has been shaped by those travels and the people he has met along the way. Now based between Minneapolis and Chicago\, Reichert will be bringing time-tested and brand-new ensembles to Berlin in Minneapolis and North Street Cabaret in Madison\, WI\, every weekend in May. \nOriginally conceived during a residency at the Ragdale Foundation\, the Colours Quintet music draws from Reichert’s time spent walking and observing the prairie landscape. This is some of his most detailed and structurally ambitious writing\, balancing through-composed material with space for individual voice. \nBand Members:\nKenny Reichert – Guitar\nRuss Johnson – Trumpet\nGeof Bradfield – Saxophone\nTim Ipsen – Bass\nDevin Drobka – Drums \n⊹ \nRecognized by DownBeat magazine as “a distinctive player and composer\,” Kenny Reichert has established himself as a compelling guitarist with an expressive\, refined approach to his instrument. His artistry has been praised by All About Jazz as “masterly without being showy\,” and Textura has lauded his compositions for making an “immediate impression” and “warranting repeat engagement.” \nBased between Chicago and Minneapolis\, Reichert is an in-demand performer who has collaborated with artists such as Russ Johnson\, Geof Bradfield\, Lenard Simpson\, Clark Sommers\, Ethan Philion\, John Christensen\, Devin Drobka\, Ana Everling\, and Alyssa Allgood. He has performed at venues and festivals across the United States and Europe\, bringing his music to audiences in intimate and large-scale settings. \nReichert has released four albums as a leader. His latest\, Live in Chicago\, features his longtime collaborators and their deep musical interactions. His previous albums Switch (2024\, Calligram Records); Deep Breath (2023\, Shifting Paradigm Records); and Interpretations (2015)\, cemented his reputation as a forward-thinking guitarist and composer.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/kenny-reicherts-letters-from-the-road-colours-quintet-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T183000
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SUMMARY:The Sam Stauning Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Sam Stauning Quartet is a new small jazz ensemble created and led by tenor saxophonist\nSam Stauning. The group consists of some of the best young musicians in the Twin Cities. The\ngroup will perform various tunes from jazz standards to newer modern tunes.\nInfo for each band member:\nSam Stauning is a 17 year old up and coming tenor saxophonist currently a part of the Dakota\nEnsemble at MacPhail. He has received mentorship from local legends such as Peter Whitman\,\nKavyesh Kaviraj\, Jack Breen\, Kevin Washington\, Zacc Harris\, Abebi Stafford\, Ian Duerr\, and\nJesse Simon to name a few. Sam has played at Berlin\, the Dakota\, Twin Cities Jazz Festival\,\nand Minneapolis Institute of Art. He has received the award of Outstanding Soloist at the Eau\nClaire Jazz Festival.\nCallum Schultz is a 17 year old bassist who has performed alongside saxophone greats Joe\nLovano\, Kenni Holmen\, and JD Allen\, and has played at numerous Twin Cities venues such as\nThe Dakota\, the Landmark Center\, the Governor’s Residence\, The Green Room\, and Berlin\nJazz Club. He is a 2025/26 MN All State musician\, and a 2025/26 YoungArts jazz bass award\nwinner.\nAtaa\, who started playing drums as a toddler under the influence of his father\, the renowned\nGhanaian percussionist Sowah Mensah\, honed his craft under mentorship from local jazz greats\nlike Kevin Washington\, Felix James\, and Kavyesh Kaviraj. He has since become a fixture in the\nlocal music scene\, performing both as a leader and sideman.\nXavier Johnson Ryan is an up-and-coming jazz pianist in the Twin Cities area. He has\nperformed at venues including Icehouse\, the Green Room\, Jazz Central Studios\, the Dakota\,\nBerlin\, and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. Johnson Ryan is a longstanding member of Twin Cities\nband Half Past Midnight and has played with jazz greats Kyle Poole and Joe Lovano among\nothers. He has studied under acclaimed jazz artists Kavyesh Kaviraj\, Kevin Washington\, Jack\nBreen\, and Solomon Parham.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-sam-stauning-quartet/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T200000
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SUMMARY:Tommy Boynton’s Rchrd Rdgrs Bnd at Jazz Central Studios
DESCRIPTION:Tommy Boynton’s Rchrd Rdgrs Bnd presents the music of Richard Rodgers.  \n \nFeaturing: \nTommy Boynton – voice\, piano \nAlec Watson – celeste \nPat Keen – bass
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/tommy-boyntons-rchrd-rdgrs-bnd-at-jazz-central-studios/
LOCATION:Jazz Central Studios\, 407 Central Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Joe Policastro Trio at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:The Joe Policastro Trio is a forward-thinking\, Chicago-based jazz trio hailed by DownBeat for its “deft analysis of choice repertoire” and by the Chicago Reader for its “diversity of approaches to all kinds of source material.” While firmly rooted in jazz\, the band’s open-minded\, inclusive nature draws upon a wide array of musical styles and sources while keeping the aesthetic of an acoustic trio intact. \nThe band recently released its seventh album\, Mending Wall. Through highly personal readings of music from Italy and Hong Kong\, movie scores and symphonic themes\, pop tunes\, and even a cowboy song written by a Russian classical composer\, the trio explores the nature of identity\, boundaries\, and borders. Their diverse catalog—Ceremony (2023)\, Sounds Unheard (2022)\, Nothing Here Belongs (2019)\, Screen Sounds (2017)\, POPS! (2016)\, and West Side Story Suite (2013)—captures the band’s progressive\, forward-thinking\, non-hierarchical approach\, whether they are showcasing their original music or remaking unlikely songs in a characteristically raw\, idiosyncratic fashion. \nTrue bands are a rarity in jazz these days\, especially ones that hone their craft as consistently as this one does. The band held court thrice-weekly at Pops for Champagne in downtown Chicago for over a decade. Beyond Chicago\, the trio has been extensively playing together at clubs and festivals throughout the United States and Canada. \nBand Members:\nJoe Policastro – Bass\nDave Miller – Guitar\nMikel Avery – Drums
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/joe-policastro-trio-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Will Aldrich/Jack Schabert 4th Annual Birthday Bash Show!
DESCRIPTION:The Boys of May are back and celebrating their birthdays once again in Fingal’s Cave!
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/will-aldrich-jack-schabert-4th-annual-birthday-bash-show/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Steve Cole: Record Release at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the release of Steve Cole’s twelfth solo album\, Sleight of Hand. This dynamic new recording showcases Cole’s signature saxophone sound. Moreover\, it features standout guest performances from guitar virtuoso Cory Wong. Additionally\, legendary bassist Will Lee (David Letterman Band)\, and renowned B3 master Ricky Peterson (Stevie Nicks).  \nSteve Cole is widely recognized as one of contemporary jazz’s most influential and expressive voices. The Chicago native exploded onto the scene with 1998’s Stay Awhile\, which fellow Chicagoan Brian Culbertson produced. The disc scored multiple Number One hits and earned Cole the Oasis Smooth Jazz Award for best new artist. Then\, he released his sophomore set\, Between Us\, in 2000. Also\, he recorded 2003’s NY LA\, 2005’s Spin\, 2006’s True\, 2009’s Moonlight\, 2013’s True\, 2016’s Turn It Up\, 2019’s Gratitude\, and his latest\, 2023’s Without a Doubt. Then\, Without a Doubt landed four singles on the top of the Smooth Jazz Chart.  \nBeyond his solo career\, Cole has brought his signature sound to collaborations with an impressive roster of artists. For example\, Junior Wells\, Buddy Guy\, Boz Scaggs\, Larry Carlton\, Jeff Lorber\, Jim Peterik\, Freddie Cole\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and KMFDM. He has also appeared as a featured soloist with the City of Prague Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Additionally\, Cole is a founding member of The Sax Pack\, the celebrated sax trio with Kim Waters and Jeff Kashiwa. \nAdditionally\, Dr. Cole serves as a Clinical Professor and Teaching Fellow at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. There\, he teaches music industry entrepreneurship and mentors the next generation of artists and innovators. \nSteve Cole\, saxophone\nKavyesh Kaviraj\, keyboards\nJeff Bailey\, bass\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nKirk Johnson\, drums
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/steve-cole-record-release-at-dakota-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mike Munson Trio Record Release
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mike Munson Trio in celebrating their debut release as a band “Sometimes\, not always.” (Liatris Records). Munson is joined by Nick Salisbury on bass and Lars-Erik Larson on drums\, pairing stunning guitar sounds with sparse arrangements in a collection of slow\, jazz-like instrumentals and moving ballads. The Trio’s highly anticipated release marks a pivot for Munson toward a softer\, more introspective sound. The group will split the night with the revered Minneapolis multi-instrumentalist Dosh.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/mike-munson-trio-record-release/
LOCATION:Icehouse\, 2528 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T220000
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SUMMARY:Ella Grace & Marisa Cravero at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota-raised trumpeter Ella Grace joins forces with Marisa Cravero—a young vocalist who has already made a name for herself in jazz on a national scale—for a special show as part of their joint Midwest tour. Backed by a tasteful\, gifted rhythm section\, Grace and Cravero will blend their songbooks for a unique mix of original jazz compositions and arrangements. \nBand Members:\nElla Grace – Trumpet\nMarisa Cravero – Voice\nIsaac LaVigne – Drums\nTyler Lustek – Piano\nDan Carpel – Bass \n⊹ \nElla Grace is an award-winning performer\, composer\, and educator based in Chicago. Born in Georgia and raised in Minnesota\, Ella moved to Chicago in 2021\, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from DePaul University in 2025. In 2024\, Ella won the Chicago Music Scene Fellowship\, which funded her debut album as a leader\, Figments\, releasing March 2026 on Shifting Paradigm Records. Ella performs frequently in the Chicago area\, Midwest\, and beyond both as a side-woman and bandleader with her original compositions a variety of jazz and jazz-adjacent styles. Trumpeter Marcus Printup says Ella’s sound is “big\, soulful\, human” and “unlike anyone I’ve ever heard before\,” and Ella plays to share that sound with the world. \nBorn and raised in Des Moines\, IA\, vocalist Marisa Cravero grew up in a family of music educators and performers. Drawn to jazz\, she worked early on with artists such as Kim Nazarian\, Darmon Meader\, and Gabriel Espinosa. Now a third-year vocal jazz major at the University of North Texas\, she studies with Rosana Eckert and Jennifer Barnes. In 2025\, she was selected as the vocalist for the Sisters in Jazz Combo through the Jazz Education Network\, working with Camille Thurman. Guided by her Christian faith\, Marisa performs with authenticity\, depth\, and joy.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/ella-grace-marisa-cravero-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bryan Nichols\, Chris Bates\, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
DESCRIPTION:Bryan Nichols is a pianist\, composer\, and educator based in Minneapolis. Often found playing jazz and improvised music\, but at home in a variety of musical worlds\, he leads and composes for his own trio\, quintet\, and nonet in addition to performing\, recording\, and touring with forward-thinking artists like Nicole Mitchell\, Ron Miles\, and Olga Bell\, and groups like the Gang Font\, Dead Man Winter\, and Halloween\, Alaska. He has taught jazz piano at MacPhail Center for Music\, University of Minnesota – Morris\, and University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire\, while presenting clinics and masterclasses at a variety of colleges and high schools around the midwest.\nBryan was awarded a 2010-11 McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians\, a prestigious and competitive award given to Minnesota musicians. His work also earned him a 2004 residency from Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead program at the Kennedy Center\, given to outstanding\, emerging jazz performer/composers\, and a 2009 subito grant from the American Composers Forum. In May 2011 Bryan released his debut recording as a leader\, Bright Places\, containing nine original compositions for his quintet. The Star Tribune called the album “fresh and first-rate” and it landed on multiple best-of-year lists. In September 2011\, he had the honor of performing as a soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra for the world premiere of a Stephen Paulus’ concerto for jazz quintet and orchestra.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/bryan-nichols-chris-bates-jay-epstein-at-the-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T203000
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SUMMARY:Jamecia Bennett Presents: Tribute to Toni Braxton & Adele at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Three-time Grammy-winning powerhouse Jamecia Bennett captivated in a sold-out\, unforgettable tribute to Brandy & Monica. Now\, she returns to the iconic Dakota stage with the next installment of her electrifying Icon Series. Here\, this one is set to be nothing short of extraordinary. \nThis time\, Jamecia pays homage to two of the most emotionally captivating voices of our time—Toni Braxton and Adele. Furthermore\, she brings their timeless hits\, raw storytelling\, and soul-stirring ballads to life in one unforgettable night of music\, passion\, and pure vocal excellence. \nKnown for curating experiences that spotlight world-class talent\, Jamecia shares the stage with two phenomenal artists. Jhadiya Steele represents the legendary Steele family legacy with power\, grace\, and undeniable soul. Also\, America Ortiz is a dynamic recording artist whose voice and presence captivate from the very first note. \nBennett’s stellar live band will back the performers as she delivers the show with her signature energy\, elegance\, and vocal brilliance. Moreover\, this show promises to take you on an emotional journey through love\, heartbreak\, strength\, and triumph. \nOne stage. Two icons. A night you’ll never forget. 
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/jamecia-bennett-presents-tribute-to-toni-braxton-adele-at-dakota-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:NATHAN STANLEY 'Tribute To Dr. Ralph Stanley' with Roe Family Singers\, Lake Monsters Bluegrass
DESCRIPTION:Nathan Stanley – Dove Award winner\, Grammy nominee\, ICM Award winner\, and the grandson of bluegrass legend Dr. Ralph Stanley. \nRoe Family Singers\nBonfire Music Group recording artists the Roe Family Singers are a Hard-Core Old-Time band from Minneapolis\, MN. Led by wife & husband Kim and Quillan Roe\, the band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances\, fiddle pulls\, and county fairs with a punk rock delivery. \nLake Monsters Bluegrass\nFormed from a rotating crew of Upper Midwest bluegrass players\, Lake Monsters Bluegrass delivers straight-ahead\, no-nonsense picks and jams. Built on classic songs and a love of playing together\, their shows are loose\, lively\, and all about a good time. Now entering their third full season at Lake Monster\, the principal members are Brent Fuqua\, John Bodle\, Marty Marrone\, Tom Schaefer\, and Vaughn Asselstine
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/nathan-stanley-tribute-to-dr-ralph-stanley-with-roe-family-singers-lake-monsters-bluegrass/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T210000
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SUMMARY:Peter Kogan Jazz Presents...
DESCRIPTION:Peter Kogan’s residency at MetroNOME continues. Tonight’s guests – Ryan Garmoe\, Abebi Stafford\, Joe Mayo\, and Kam Markworth.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/peter-kogan-jazz-presents-6/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T210000
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SUMMARY:Phil Aaron\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the High Hat!
DESCRIPTION: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 with leading the Phil Aaron Trio\, he’s busy as an accompanist to many Twin Cities singers and a sideman in a number of jazz groups.\nPhil is also an Emmy winning composer for film and television.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/phil-aaron-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-high-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T193000
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SUMMARY:Genesis Jazz Orchestra feat. Bekah Peterson & Riley Helgeson at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:For our May 21 concert\, we will feature trumpeter Riley Helgeson on numerous selections\, including People\, arranged for Maynard Ferguson\, and Georgia on my Mind \, arranged for Doc Severinson. Also vocalist Bekah Peterson\, from Hastings\, on Will You Still Be Mine\, and a medley of You’re Driving Me Crazy and What Did I Do? \nOther selections by the band will be from Twin Cities natives Jack Schabert \, LA Buckner\, and Gary Denbow\, with other works from Duke Ellington\, Charles Mingus\, and pieces from the Buddy Rich Band and Woody Herman. \nFeaturing Special Guests: \nRiley Helgeson: Trumpet \nBekah Peterson: Vocals \nAnd the GJO Band: \nConrad Miska: Soprano & Alto Sax \nLee Tran: Alto Sax \nMac Wilms: Tenor Sax \nGary Denbow II: Tenor Sax \nChuck Linderkamp: Bari Sax \nSteve Olsen: Trumpet \nTom Henchal: Trumpet \nEric Elert: Trumpet \nBrent Elert: Trumpet \nAlex Karye: Trombone \nJohn Zschunke: Trombone \nMike Scott: Bass Trombone \nBill Henry: Keyboards \nDean Kleven: Guitar \nDave Mendenhall: Electric Bass \nDave Hagedorn: Drummer & Musical Director \nAn ensemble of the Rosemount Community Band\, the Genesis Jazz Orchestra was established in 2018 by musicians from the southeast metro area of the Twin Cities. Over half of its members have degrees in music. Some play professionally and many are current or retired music educators. \nIn addition to performing in the Rosemount community\, GJO plays at school jazz concerts and festivals\, at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis and at city band shells and parks. Recent notable concerts include a shows at Jazz in the Prairie\, at the Mall of America\, at Mears Park in St. Paul and a performance for the Minnesota Music Educators Association Mid-Winter Conference in Minneapolis.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/genesis-jazz-orchestra-feat-bekah-peterson-riley-helgeson-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:DEBUT: Mississippi Hot Club at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:This Dunsmore room performance will include selections by Django Reinhardt\, Jazz Manouche standards\, and the unique arrangements and energy that Mississippi Hot Club has become known for. This audience will also have the rare opportunity to see bandleader Joshua Parlanti set down the guitar and dazzle us with his exceptional piano chops! \nJoshua Parlanti is the bandleader and lead guitarist. Trained as a classical pianist\, he is a self-taught master guitarist\, most notably in the style of Django Reinhardt. Joshua now works as a professional sound engineer and producer at Wild Sound Recording Studio. \nAlissa “Big Al” Jacobsen is a force to be reckoned with. Farmer by day and violin slayer by night\, Big Al truly dazzles the crowd with her endless energy and syncopated riffs. You may also catch her playing bluegrass at the bar or a square dance at the local hall. \nIan Stenlund has beenplaying in bands of all genres for more than 17 years. In MHC\, he “plays the drums on guitar” in the la pompe technique\, which gives gypsy jazz it’s unique swing sound. By day\, he owns his own business\, delivering mobile saunas. \nJoseph Downing grew up in a family of musicians in Northern MN. Other than playing bass like a total boss\, he also is a song-writer\, guitar player\, tattoo removal specialist\, and runs a motorcycle repair garage. And he has 3 dogs. \nMississippi Hot Club showcases the distinct style of music pioneered by maestro guitarist Django Reinhardt during the 1930s-1940s in Paris\, France. This hot club is an all string jazz ensemble with la pompe rhythm guitar\, upright bass\, and the lively improvisation of a solo guitar and violin. \nStaying true to the 1930s hot club sound\, MHC also adds a healthy spread of modern twists. During a live set\, you can expect them to play romantic ballads\, American jazz standards\, European folk\, and science fiction theme songs. This troupe is sure to get you swinging with their virtuosic style and expert arrangements.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/debut-mississippi-hot-club-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Larry McDonough Quintet: Trumpetocity at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:The trumpet has been a key instrument in the history of jazz\, dating back to Bix Beiderbecke and Louis Armstrong\, through the big band era\, and modern small ensembles. The Larry McDonough Quintet will scratch the surface of this history with their new show Trumpetocity\, featuring Josh May. The quintet will cover the music of Don Ellis\, Miles Davis\, Chet Baker\, Lee Morgan\, Freddie Hubbard\, Clifford Brown\, and others. \nBand Members:\nLarry McDonough – Piano\nJosh May – Trumpet\nRichard Terrill – Saxophones/Poetry\nGreg Stinson – Bass\nDean White – Drums \n⊹ \nLarry McDonough is an award-winning jazz composer\, pianist\, singer\, and teacher based in St. Paul. He has performed around the world and recorded with his group the Larry McDonough Quartet as well as solo and in duos and trios. He has performed with legendary saxophonist and composer Benny Golson\, trombonist Fred Wesley\, and trumpeter Duane Eubanks\, as well as a who’s who of local jazz artists. He was inducted into the Minnesota Rock Country Hall of Fame for his work in the group Danny’s Reasons\, and his awards include the American Composers Forum Showcase Award for the composition “Strait of Gibraltar.” \nMcDonough has released 12 CDs and DVDs as a leader. His current CDs are “Best of the Aster Classic Jazz Series” and “Intermodulating Undercurrents Live at the Kos: The Music of Bill Evans and Jim Hall.” “Kind of Bill on the Palace Grounds\, Marking 40 Years since the Death of Bill Evans\,” was played on jazz radio stations and streaming services around the country. The two-CD set “Alice in Stonehenge and other AcoustElectric Adventures” has played on radio stations and streaming services around the world and charted #18 on the Roots Music Report’s Top 50 Jazz Album Chart. “Simple Gifts” reached #29 on the CMJ Jazz Chart and also has been played on hundreds of stations around the country and throughout the world. \nMcDonough’s other jazz projects include Fusebox (original jazz fusion trio) and Trios Trio (classic jazz). When not playing jazz\, he performs jam fusion in Quantum Mechanics\, funk in Funkin’ Right\, classic rock in Whiskey Burn\, indie-rock in HiFi\, and punk in Saint Small. He also is a lawyer and law professor selected by William Mitchell College of Law as one of “100 Who Made a Difference” over the 100-year history of the school.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/larry-mcdonough-quintet-trumpetocity-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dale Alexander\, Dan Carpel\, Jay Epstein at Waterbury Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: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 with a National Jazz Education Award for his outstanding individual performance as a percussionist. By the time he graduated from high school\, he had already performed with the nationally known soul group\, the Temptations.\nIn the ensuing years\, Dale has appeared with virtually every well-known jazz artist in the States. After conquering the drums\, he turned his sights toward the piano studying with Manfredo Fest.\nDale worked as one of the Musical Directors for the Christmas performance from “American Idol on Tour” and is available for national and international engagements. He is also available for both piano and drum lessons in his studio in Chatsworth\, California.\n​In the early 90s\, he was Musical Director for Andiamo’s\, a world class jazz club in Aspen and stayed there until he moved to the Los Angeles area. Dale has performed and recorded with many musical legends like George Benson – Everett Harp – Larry Graham – Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison – Frank Morgan – Billy Eckstine – John Heard Herb Ellis – Phil Upchurch – Eric Burdon (War)- Buddy Miles (Jimmy Hendrix) – Edgar Winter Jimmy Smith – Diane Reeves – Barbara Morrison – Glen Frey – Jimmy Buffet – Billy Taylor – The Temptations – Sheila E – Prince – Andre Cymone – Slash (Guns & Roses) – Jimmy Jam – Terri Lewis – Glen Frey (Eagles) – Robbie Kreiger (The Doors) – Marilyn Manson – John Denver – Motown recording legend Wa Wah Watson.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dale-alexander-dan-carpel-jay-epstein-at-waterbury-restaurant-11/
LOCATION:Waterbury Restaurant\, 3012 Excelsior Blvd\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nancy Bierma Duo
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Bierma has a classical degree in piano and has been leading her own jazz groups for many years. She is in the Iowa Jazz Hall of Fame. Her husband\, Jim\, is a bass player that has performed with musicians including Debbie Duncan\, Larry McDonough\, and Geoff Jones. Nancy and Jim have played jazz together for decades.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/nancy-bierma-duo/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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GEO:45.080014;-93.243633
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T190000
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SUMMARY:Southside Aces: A Night in New Orleans at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:For over two decades\, Southside Aces have been playing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. Here\, they play the early New Orleans of Jelly Roll Morton and the Chicago joys of Louis Armstrong. The evocative compositions of the young Duke Ellington to the barrel house sounds of Preservation Hall. Even the early rock and roll of Fats Domino! Their belief in the contemporary vitality of New Orleans music can be heard in their eighth album\, 2022’s Minneapolis Bump. Here\, this album contains fifteen originals in the traditional style. The Aces will release two more albums in 2026\, including Les Oignons\, featuring the music of Sidney Bechet. You hear it all when you’re in front of the Aces. Moreover\, treat yourself to a century’s worth of New Orleans jazz. \nIn New Orleans\, the jazz tradition thrives off a wide array of styles. Here\, the Aces possess a diverse repertoire\, with a roll call that includes jazz giants. For example\, Louis Armstrong\, Jelly Roll Morton\, Hoagy Carmichael\, Duke Ellington\, and Bix Beiderbecke. Additionally\, Crescent City classics like “Bourbon Street Parade”\, “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”\, and “St. James Infirmary”. Also\, they cover the funky rhythms of brass band powerhouses like “Mardi Gras in New Orleans” and “Palm Court Strut”! \n“Some 1500 miles from New Orleans and the Mardi Gras\, and what do you think? It’s bouncing around the Mississippi River up here close to the Northern Star.” — Leigh Kamman\, The Jazz Image \n“The performers are virtuosi and flawlessly replicate the sound of classic New Orleans… The concert was wonderful and demonstrates the continued vitality of this sort of music.” — John Beckmann\, Prairie Uprising
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/southside-aces-a-night-in-new-orleans-at-dakota-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Music Outdoors at Waldmann Brewery - Joe Nicola plays the oldest Saloon in Minnesota!
DESCRIPTION:Fingerstyle Guitarist Joe Nicola will perform his Old-Timey\, Blues\, Ragtime\, and Jazz tunes on our outdoor patio from 7pm-8:30pm! Come enjoy timeless tunes at one of the oldest taverns in the state.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/live-music-outdoors-at-waldmann-brewery-joe-nicola-plays-the-oldest-saloon-in-minnesota/
LOCATION:Waldmann Brewery\, 445 Smith Avenue Saint Paul\, MN 55102
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