A Wonderful Night of Holiday Originals and Great Classics Jennifer shares the stage with her friends and family as they celebrate the season with new music and holiday classics. Jennifer Grimm: Vocals +Plus Surprise Special Guests! Jennifer Grimm sang her way across the country with her family’s variety act for the first thirteen years of her […]
Stella Cole is hitting the road this holiday season in support of her upcoming single “Merry Christmas, Darling.” Here, this is a timeless reimagining of the beloved Carpenters classic. Last year, the “powerhouse rivaling Judy Garland and Rosemary Clooney” (People) released her holiday EP Snow! Snow! presents Stella interpreting well-known holiday classics. For example, she includes “White Christmas,” “Have […]
Miki Yamanaka commands every room she plays, blending deep swing, sharp instincts, and a joyful presence that draws listeners in. Witness her Midwest debut at Berlin!
Ease into the month with the smooth sounds of live jazz, every first Thursday. From sultry to toe-tapping , local musicians, Don Strong and Thomas West bring the groove while […]
Swedish musical sensation Gunhild Carling is an internationally acclaimed superstar whose show is a can’t-miss event! Whether she’s singing favorite swinging jazz standards, playing one of many instruments (trumpet, trombone, […]
The Cedar Presents BLACK MARKET BRASS x OBI ORIGINAL with PURPLE FUNK METROPOLIS and BMB DJs Friday, December 5, 2025 / Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM All Ages […]
If Rob Mazurek is a jazz astronaut, then Exploding Star Orchestra (ESO) is his space station. Inspired by the sounds of “meta-versal transformation,” the Chicago-borne crew of all-star musicians descends upon Minneapolis in a flurry of arpeggios and stardust. Known for their varied production methods and collective improvisation, the group continues the legacy of Chicago’s […]
Jazz 'n Gems!
Pavel Jany's diversity and eclecticism in his guitar playing and composing have no boundaries, and his long musical journey encompasses many various styles. Pavel has founded several international jazz projects on the Twin Cities' music scene, including Brazilian jazz ensemble "Ticket To Brasil", instrumental trio "Talking Strings", and jazz/fusion group "Global Jazz Collegium". He is […]
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 playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
This December, The Klezmatics — the world’s most celebrated klezmer band — return with their beloved Happy Joyous Hanukkah Tour. As candles are lit across the country, The Klezmatics honor both Jewish tradition and bold musical reinvention. For nearly forty years, The Klezmatics have been transforming klezmer from nostalgic memory into a living, breathing, revolutionary art form. And […]
Help us celebrate our 28th season by attending one (or both) of our concerts and by making a donation to help sustain our choir and the Sterling Scholarship fund! Our concerts this year will feature our usual variety of choral music styles plus a surprise or two!
The Southside Aces have been playing holiday shows for over twenty years. They play favorites, lesser-knowns, even originals! When you put holiday tunes through the New Orleans jazz filter, you make Yuletide haters love, and lovers love more! “Can you play Christmas music successfully in a New Orleans ensemble style? The answer is a resounding yes! […]
Back by popular demand – 32nd Street Jazz presents Kind of Miles, a live performance of Kind of Blue.
Organist Henry Dickhoff, guitarist Kenny Reichert, and drummer Ben Ehrlich bring a fresh spin to the classic organ trio, blending original compositions with choice standards. Expect tight interplay, adventurous improvisation, and a sound that bridges classic swing with a modern edge. Henry Dickhoff is a jazz organist based in Chicago. He began playing Hammond organ […]
As a pianist and keyboardist, Michael Cain has had a prolific performance and recording career. Cain has worked with some of the most significant names in jazz and contemporary music. These include Jack DeJohnette, Ravi Coltrane, Terence Blanchard, Robin Eubanks, Pat Metheny, Charles Neville, Dave Holland, and Bobby McFerrin. Furthermore, his work as pianist, keyboardist, […]
HEYARLO is an instrumental indie jazz group based in Minneapolis, MN. Its members are very active in the Twin Cities music scene and can be seen and heard playing with notable groups such as Hippo Campus, Sid Sriram, Lissie, Boyish, and Samia. Join HEYARLO as they kick off the holiday season with dynamic instrumental grooves […]
NYC-based pianist and composer Will Kjeer returns to Berlin with an all-star quintet. Band Members: Will Kjeer - Piano/Compositions Jake Baldwin - Trumpet Bryan Murray - Alto Saxophone Graydon Peterson - Acoustic Bass Miguel Hurtado - Drums ⊹ NYC-based pianist and composer Will Kjeer was once called “a pianist of exceptional heart” by the late, […]
Get ready for a cozy evening filled with music and holiday cheer! Join us as we celebrate the season with your favorite festive tunes, and of course, jingle bells for everyone to join in! Featuring the Boom Island String Quartet The Boom Island String Quartet was founded in 2015 by four women who share a passion […]
Cellist Jacqueline Ultan and guitarist Pavel Jany Duo will be part of Minnesota Guitar Society Jazz & Fingerstyle Concert Series on Tuesday, Dec 9th at MetroNOME's Fingal's Cave in St Paul. Duo CORDA will take the stage 7:00-9:00 PM following 6:00-7:00 PM performance by Brazilian classical guitarist Alvaro Henrique. https://www.mnguitar.org/jazz-and-fingerstyle-guitar-series
Multi-woodwind artist Matty Harris brings an all-star quartet to Berlin on his actual 40th birthday! Featuring Eric Carranza (PRINTS, Jest, Molly Brandt), Erik Fratzke (Happy Apple, Fake Accent, Junk Magic) and Chris Hepola (The Real Chuck NORAD, House on Fire, Brass Messengers). They will perform many original compositions, including their new single Farmers Market which […]
This blazingly energetic trio takes on Vince Guaraldi‘s holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Here, they play the timeless music of Vince Guaraldi, including “Christmas Time Is Here“ and “Linus and Lucy.” With energy and chops to burn, The Travis Anderson Trio bring fresh interpretations to standards and more – from Chopin to Mario Bros – […]
A Jazzy, Bubbly, Glam Holiday Show The Champagne Drops is a jazz duo made up of singers Leslie Vincent and Emily Dussault. These two celebrated vocalists have performed as The Champagne Drops since 2016. Their holiday show is full to the brim with jazzy classics, modern hidden gems, and their signature sparkle and wit. This […]
Few American jazz singers have had as long and fruitful a relationship with Brazilian music as Karrin Allyson. Her early albums included such classics as “Corcovado” and “One Note Samba”. Then, her 1999 recording From Paris to Rio split the difference between songs from those musical cities. 2008’s Imagina: Songs of Brazil raised the ante on Rio. Now, here’s another […]
At the age of 24, Dale Alexander 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 […]
Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Kinney / Broder / Seru / Cartwright Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, 7pm Zion Community Commons: 1697 Lafond Ave., St. Paul Tickets at the door - $15 / $10 students. Cash, check, Venmo, Paypal accepted This show is not wheelchair accessible. Andrew Broder is a producer and artist, who has lived […]
A funky instrumental trio consisting of three of the Twin Cities’ most seasoned musicians (we’re talking fresh herbs—none of the stale, dried-out store-bought stuff), Trench Size Trio have been developing […]
All of the wonderful songs of the season, and holiday humor and Crosby holiday history. Plus the good musical times from the Bing Crosby TV shows, made new by Arne and his friends. Includes “White Christmas”, of course! Arne Fogel: Vocals Rick Carlson: Piano Steve Pikal: Bass Arne Fogel is a 2018 inductee into the Minnesota Music Hall […]
Chroma is an electric-based jazz fusion trio that features saxophonist Jonah Walt, keyboard/synth bassist Zach Luginbill and drummer Fletcher Myhre. The group’s sound is inspired by saxophonist Chris Potter’s “Circuits” trio and the duo DOMi and JD Beck.
Red Thread and Ponyfolk are two Minnesota-based ensembles devoted to building community around Midwestern European roots music. The two bands team up to present an “alternative” holiday celebration, sharing new and old songs of winter, luck, and family from Scandinavian, Yiddish/Klezmer, Slavic, English, and Irish roots.
Step in time with Mary Cloggins—a joyful, high-energy holiday show by Minneapolis’s own Wild Goose Chase Cloggers. Inspired by the whimsy of Mary Poppins, this 60-minute performance blends precision clog […]
Nolan Mancl-Saxon is an in-demand composer and percussionist based in Minneapolis. Their upcoming album, Music of a Moment, fuses elements of jazz, funk and R’n’B to create a unique conception of improvised music.
“Hot Club” Swing Jazz in the Roma Style A Twin Cities-based swing Jazz band will perform ‘Hot Club’ holiday favorites in the gypsy jazz style. The Quartet performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as jazz manouche, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. The ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories […]
Henry Scamurra’s Urban Forum is a group of young musicians pushing their sound to the next level at every turn. Their fiery modern sound is rooted in jazz but actively mingles with other genres and sounds. Band Members: Henry Scamurra - Alto Saxophone Isaiah Petrie - Vibraphone Jaylen Ward - Drums Spencer Reeve - Acoustic […]
DJ Tarik Thornton, the South Minneapolis–based host of the cult-favorite “Quiet Village” radio show, brings his signature sound back to Berlin. Tarik digs deep into funk, soul, and rare grooves to create timeless sets. Tarik Thornton is a New Orleans native who resides in South Minneapolis. He is known as a crate-digging connoisseur and radio […]
This program is a weekend of putting on a big band jazz show, with a rehearsal on Saturday and a show on the Sunday afternoon.
Local award-winning art song duo poem|music will perform Winterreise (Poem: Wilhelm Müller / Music: Franz Schubert) at Wells Pianos (St. Paul) on Sunday, December 12th (3:30pm). Hang with the artists to follow the performance. Tickets are pay-as-able $0-$50, only 40 available! RSVP at justin@barispen.com; walkups welcome. Written in 1828, Winterreise is a 70-minute song cycle […]
Two sets of original Soul & Soul-Jazz - also some standards and a few seasonal hits. With: Tarek Abdelqader, Dan Carpel, and Blair Krivanek
Come Celebrate Liz's album release and new space next to the puppet build on the south side of the Ivy!! Early evening album release party. Music by Liz Draper//Chris Hepola//Crystal Myslajek & Anna Johnson from Chicago! Food by Paul Perez of Unidos Food Co Debut Vinyl Album "Meno" by upright bassist Liz Draper Dark, murky, […]
The much beloved holiday tradition returns! Billy McLaughlin presents SimpleGifts Christmastide 2025: The Long Night Moon Tour. For 22 years, the SimpleGifts Christmastide Tour has brought light to the longest nights of the year, performing modern versions of traditional carols and hymns with angelic three-part harmonies and Celtic flair.
A High Energy Swing and Jazz Holiday Show! Get ready for an evening filled with music, laughter, heartwarming stories, and nostalgia, from The Nutcracker Suite to newly arranged holiday favorites. Kyle Tennis: Guitar, Vocals David Strong: Saxophone, Flute, Vocals Gus Lindquist: Trumpet, Vocals Alan Lecher: Trombone, Vocals Greig Tennis: Upright Bass Tyler Anderson: Drums For the last fifteen years Riverside Swing Band has […]
Come on down for live jazz at Brianno's Chart House with music from Courtney Burton and friends! Created by Courtney Burton, Creative Director, and vocalist, the jazz ensemble Court's In Session, brings together the Twin Cities’ best jazz musicians to play the songs you know and love to dance to. Court’s In Session will stir […]
Help us celebrate the thirty-sixth anniversary of the Peterson Family Christmas Show! Here, this is a whole family tradition not to be missed. Acclaimed as Minnesota’s First Family of Music, they have also performed locally, nationally, and internationally for many years. Linda Peterson is an international recording artist, songwriter, pianist and vocalist. Also, Linda has five CDs to […]
Holiday Soul, Rhythm, Blues, Gospel and Jazz! Soulful sounds of the holidays we all love! Join us for the rich sound of this world class baritone as he brings you back to the soul of the holiday with friends and especially family, with hints of Gospel Jazz and just plain old fun, don’t miss this […]
Live at the Minnesota Music Cafe No Cover
Channy Leaneagh (Poliça, Roma di Luna) has curated an auspicious night with Gold Minefield. This will be the first time that Roma di Luna players Channy, JG Everest, Ben Durrant, and Ryan Lovan will have shared a stage since 2018. Channy will start the night with a solo set playing a collection of her own […]
Dinner Show — $185Includes a four-course dinner, show admission, tax, and gratuity. Cocktail Show — $115Includes a $20 food/drink voucher, a champagne toast at midnight, tax, and gratuity. Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. […]
At the age of 24, Dale Alexander 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 […]
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 […]
Jennifer Eckes and Kevin Werner Hohlstein sing classic Christmas favorites and unexpected, offbeat gems in this fun evening of uplifting songs and stories. This duo has been performing their cabarets together for over a decade, and are once again bringing their nostalgic holiday show to the Dunsmore Room at Crooners!
With: José James – vocals Jahari Stampley – piano Kanoa Mendenhall – bass Otis Brown III – drums “Merry Christmas from José James” raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show. James combines the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole with the earthy sophistication of soul legends Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. […]
Drummer Matt Wilson brings his delightful Christmas Tree-O to Berlin. Their annual sold-out engagements at the Jazz Standard (now held at Dizzy’s) have become a New York City holiday tradition. The band has featured a range of music legends as guests, including Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Joe Lovano, Kurt Elling, Aaron Diehl, Christian McBride, Marshall […]
To appreciate the cool vibe jazz saxophonist Brandon Wozniak brings to a set, it pays to watch him stride to the bandstand. With a tall and imposing presence, Wozniak evokes the image of the great horn players in whose steps he follows. Among them would certainly be Dexter Gordon, the silky smooth master whose photo […]
The Century Jazz Ensemble, based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, has been a staple of the local music scene since 1981. Originally founded by Dr. John Zdechlik at Century College, the ensemble is known for its outstanding musicianship and rich repertoire of classic and contemporary big band jazz. Their performances celebrate community, musical tradition, and […]
Holiday Blues Show Cornbread & Friends --- Thursday December 18 The Hook and Ladder Theater Doors 6:30pm :: Music 7:30pm :: 21+ RESERVED SEAT: $27 Box Office / $30.21 Online SRO: $22 Box-Office / $25.05 Online / $27 Door ---- BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com […]
December is a joyous holiday season for all. Though the best music so far has been Christmas music... NOT ANYMORE!! This show will celebrate Hanukkah music! Growing up black and Jewish, Adam Bohanan always found himself torn between two worlds. Loving his roots in both cultures, he decided to bring them together with a Hanukkah […]
An Evening of Great Holiday Classics! Join Bryan Eng and his trio as they serenade you with a sleigh full of sensational winter classics, from the heartwarming “Christmas Song” to the lively “Sleigh Ride” and enchanting “Winter Wonderland.” Experience an unforgettable evening of joyous melodies that will fill your heart with holiday cheer! Bryan Eng: […]
The holiday event Minnesotans wait for all year is back—and this time, it’s bigger, bolder, and bursting with new energy. Christmas Together with Steven C & Friends returns for its ninth year, igniting the Cathedral of Saint Paul with spell-binding artistry of local composer, pianist, and recording artist Steven C, along with the unmistakable brilliance […]
Seriously, these guys are pilots for A Major Airline during the day, and at night they turn into superstar musicians. Slow down the holiday rush and join us for a night of Hard Bop, Latin Jazz, Soulful Ballads, and Standards. Come explore some of the stories behind the music we play. It will give you […]
