The Capri is proud to present the Big Band Holiday Show. Get ready to swing into the season with festive holiday classics and incredible jazz standards.

Tristano School Jazz Saxophonists and long-time friends Sarah Navratil and Sophia Kickhofel pay tribute to the great Lenny Tristano, Lee Konitz, and Warne Marsh with their ongoing tribute project called "Tristano School" that was fully established in 2022 after their sold out show at the 318 Cafe in Excelsior MN. This project has been featured […]

A spontaneous, vivid performance by some of Minnesota’s most stellar gypsy-jazz artists played in the Django Reinhardt French swing tradition of the 1930’s. Hot Club Mania features an exceptional stylistic dimension with prodigious improvisation – a group not to be missed. The ensemble includes the unmistakable mastery of jazz violinist Gary Schulte, plus the diverse […]

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 […]

An enchanting night featuring the music of two of the most innovative guitarists of the 20th Century! Jean Reinhardt, known by his Romani nickname Django (dʒãŋɡo ʁɛjnaʁt), was a jazz guitarist and one of the first major jazz talents to emerge in Europe. With violinist Stéphane Grappelli, Django formed the Paris-based Quintette du Hot Club […]

Bruce Henry presents 400 years of Black History in Music and performs with his Freedom Train Ensemble! Bruce A. Henry is a vocalist, historian, storyteller, composer and performer extraordinaire. A baritone, whose three-and-a-half octave range allows him to sing tenor, alto and falsetto. His music has taken him to five continents, and he has recorded […]

Join us for an unforgettable Valentine’s weekend as the phenomenal Jamecia Bennett delivers an evening of beautiful love songs. Whether you are celebrating with a partner, gathering for a Galentine’s night out, or simply love spectacular live music, this performance is for you. As a longtime powerhouse with the world-renowned, 3-time Grammy-winning ensemble Sounds of […]

Dessa, spanning genres and disciplines, Dessa’s style is defined by wit, tenderness, rigor, and candor. As a musician, she’s co-composed for large choirs; Crowdsurfed at rock clubs; Recorded a live album with the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra; and contributed a track to the #1 album, The Hamilton Mixtape. For more information, see website below. Doors 5:00 […]