Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status during his over fifty-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is an NEA Jazz Master and four-time Grammy winner. Also, he is the […]
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 […]
When the vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Braxton Cook first started working on the album that would become 2025’s Not Everyone Can Go, he was going through several transitions that he just couldn’t ignore. Last year, Cook spent lots of time on the road — in Europe and Asia, along with two United States tours. “I was […]
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. […]
Yazmin and Beat Zero's celebrate the release of their new album The Truth Is... with special guests Lady Midnight and frequent collaborators the Havana Quartet. Headed up by award-winning songwriter, singer and pianist Yazmin (who has been a fixture of the Midwest jazz and Latin music scene), the band masterfully mixes jazz, folk and pop […]
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!
A high voltage, all-star eighteen-piece big band, performing music of the most famous big bands throughout jazz history. Drummer Joe Pulice, one of the region’s elite musicians, is a two-time Minnesota Jazz Music Award recipient. Also, in 1986, Joe toured with Woody Herman and his Thundering Herd. During the 1990’s, Joe played vibes and percussion […]
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. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show […]
Groovy and energetic music by Chick Corea, Carlos Santana, Billy Cobham, Pat Metheny etc., plus original tunes by Global Jazz Collegium.
James sings Julie London numbers. Jaedyn James: Lead Singer Alex Browne: Trumpet Erik Schee: Drummer Navayah Chatman: Lead Guitar Stephanie Wieseler: Piano Anna Dolde: Saxophone Mary Alice Hutton: Violin Joe Jones: Upright Bass Vocalist Jaedyn James is a dynamic force in the music industry, seamlessly blending her talents as a singer, songwriter, producer, and entertainer. […]
Parisota Trio is the alternate, electric version of the Parisota Hot Club featuring founding member, bandleader and guitarist Robb Henry. Long time compadre Matt Senjem rounds out the trio on string bass with jazz drummer extraordinaire, Jay Epstein, laying down the percussive color. Many selections from the French guitarist Django Reinhardt, original inspiration for Parisota […]
Early Evening Jazz @ Berlin The Willie August Project Ben Siems - Guitar Matt Peterson - Upright Bass Jeremy Hauer - Drums Two sets of original compositions and progressive jazz classics
A celebration of native Minnesotan Judy Garland, her music and her life. This show explores the great jazz standards, many written for Judy, and the relationships she had with the composers and musicians involved in her career. Her debut at the age of two and a half on the stage of her father’s movie theater, […]
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 George Benson, Harry 'Sweets' Edison, Billy Eckstine, Herb Ellis, Buddy Miles, Diane Reeves, Billy Taylor and many others. Nathan Norman, the consummate drummer of nuance […]
