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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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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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SUMMARY:Midcentury Modern Music. Jazz Standards
DESCRIPTION:Maud Hixson and pianist Rick Carlson. Summer concert Series at St. Albert the Great in Longfellow neighborhood.\nSunday May 31. 2:00 PM
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/midcentury-modern-music-jazz-standards/
LOCATION:St. Albert the Great. 3836  33rd. Ave South Minneapolis\, 3836. 33rd AV S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
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SUMMARY:Kenny Reichert’s Letters From the Road: Righteous Rooster 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. \nRighteous Rooster is a Chicago-based organ trio. Drawing inspiration from Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio\, Soulive\, Medeski Martin & Wood\, Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart\, and Grant Green\, the band blends deep grooves with soulful\, melody-driven writing. The music honors the classic organ trio tradition while embracing contemporary language and energy. \nBand Members:\nKenny Reichert – Guitar\nHenry Dickhoff – Organ\nLuke Sagadin – 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-righteous-rooster-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:The New Standards at Dakota Jazz Club Night 2
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock. Here\, they blend the freedom of jazz with  the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan Poling\, founder of the new-wave group The Suburbs on piano; and Steve Roehm on vibes. Chan and John split the singing. A footstomp here\, a shout-out there\, a fiery solo\, and it’s cooked. Simple\, elegant\, illuminating. \nThe New Standards started in 2005 as an off-shoot project. Since then\, TNS has grown into a globe-spanning adventure\, filling theaters and clubs around the world. Additionally\, they have created several albums\, videos\, cartoons\, dance/theater projects\, and ancillary gewgaws that have charmed and delighted faithful fans. \nAll three are fans of great songwriting. However\, they sensed a lack of an interesting jazz trio repertoire beyond the usual “old standards”. Thus\, they got together originally to play and sing their favorite songs from every era\, particularly post-1960s pop music. Familiar tunes in a stripped-down acoustic setting\, leaving room for solos and arrangements with the freedom of jazz. Yet\, they never fully abandon the modest soul of pop and rock. \nAnother thing: though you may associate an acoustic tango version of Britney Spears’s “Toxic” with camp\, TNS is not a lounge or novelty act. One listen to their music reveals that they take their music-making as well as their jobs as entertainers seriously. \nAnd yet\, they are very funny.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-new-standards-at-dakota-jazz-club-night-2/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Real Men Of Country with Bobby Vandell at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:An authentic trip back in time to the rustic favorites from the classic country canon. Stage veteran Bobby Vandell leads an all-star 6-piece band as they bring heartfelt and energetic performances of all of your favorites from this nostalgic genre. \nBobby Vandell: Voice\, Guitar \nMelanie Rosales: Voice\, Acoustic Guitar \nAl Bergstrom: Bass \nDan Neale: Guitar\, Voice \nJoe Savage: Pedal Steel \nPatrick Nelson: Drums \nPrimarily a figure from the 80’s Minneapolis and Los Angeles music scene\, Bobby Vandell is one of the architects of the “Minneapolis Sound”\, and has been awarded 5 gold and platinum albums. He played regionally with Lamont Cranston\, The TC Jammers\, The Doug Maynard Band\, Mick Sterling & the Stud Brothers\, Dr Mambos Combo\, The Hoopsnakes\, Ipso Facto and Nationally with Bonnie Raitt\, Roy Buchanan\, The Dazz Band\, The Horn Heads\, Gypsy\, Jesse Johnson’s Revue\, Alexander O’Neal\, Cherrelle\, and Lipps Inc of Funkytown fame and is also the last drummer to play with Prince in public.\nBobby and can be heard regularly as an on air host on KBEM Jazz88FM in Minneapolis.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/real-men-of-country-with-bobby-vandell-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Freedom Jazz Band Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Feelin’ Good! Big Band Style: Melodies that will have you feelin’ good in no time! Why resist a little pick-me-up on a Sunday afternoon?
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/minnesota-freedom-jazz-band-spring-concert/
LOCATION:Pillsbury House + Theatre\, 3501 Chicago Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artblok Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:The Artblok musicians\, DJs and dozens of guest and resident artists will be open during Art-a-Whirl this month. This event has been held annually for almost 30 years\, It features a very diverse mix of poetry\, music\, and visual arts. The century-old Artblok complex spans 14 buildings and was once the General Mills Research Laboratories\, home of the Betty Crocker Kitchens. You’ll see sculptors working in stone and wood\, textile artists\, painters\, potters mead brewers\, performance artists\, glassblowers and print makers. Come prepared to explore this historic facility. \nFree admission. Family-friendly. Plenty of free parking. Artblok is not ADA-compliant. Questions? Call Karlyn at 651 308 7285
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/artblok-open-studios/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:The New Standards at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock. Here\, they blend the freedom of jazz with  the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan Poling\, founder of the new-wave group The Suburbs on piano; and Steve Roehm on vibes. Chan and John split the singing. A footstomp here\, a shout-out there\, a fiery solo\, and it’s cooked. Simple\, elegant\, illuminating. \nThe New Standards started in 2005 as an off-shoot project. Since then\, TNS has grown into a globe-spanning adventure\, filling theaters and clubs around the world. Additionally\, they have created several albums\, videos\, cartoons\, dance/theater projects\, and ancillary gewgaws that have charmed and delighted faithful fans. \nAll three are fans of great songwriting. However\, they sensed a lack of an interesting jazz trio repertoire beyond the usual “old standards”. Thus\, they got together originally to play and sing their favorite songs from every era\, particularly post-1960s pop music. Familiar tunes in a stripped-down acoustic setting\, leaving room for solos and arrangements with the freedom of jazz. Yet\, they never fully abandon the modest soul of pop and rock. \nAnother thing: though you may associate an acoustic tango version of Britney Spears’s “Toxic” with camp\, TNS is not a lounge or novelty act. One listen to their music reveals that they take their music-making as well as their jobs as entertainers seriously. \nAnd yet\, they are very funny.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-new-standards-at-dakota-jazz-club/2026-05-16/2/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T193000
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SUMMARY:Solomon Lindenberg Trio at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:The Solomon Lindenberg Trio explores originals\, obscure standards\, jazz compositions\, and Americana music with a dynamic\, modern approach. They’ll return to Berlin after a sold-out August 2025 show. \nBand Members:\nSolomon Lindenberg – Piano\nColin Dorion – Drums\nDylan Reed – Bass \n⊹ \nSolomon Lindenberg is a pianist\, composer\, and educator originally from Door County\, WI\, and currently based in Chicago\, IL. Lindenberg can be seen and heard playing in groups including his trio; the progressive quartet Folkus\, which he co-leads; and bands featuring musicians Ernest “Khabeer” Dawkins\, Ted Sirota\, Dustin Laurenzi\, Matt Ulery\, and Katie Ernst. He has performed at some of the great Midwest jazz venues\, including Jazz Showcase\, Hungry Brain\, Merrimans’ Playhouse\, the Estate\, and Epiphany Center for the Arts. While mainly an exponent of the jazz tradition\, he is also largely influenced by European classical\, gospel\, folk\, rock\, and avant-garde music. \nColin Dorion is a Chicago-based drummer who brings a distinctive voice to every musical setting while remaining deeply grounded in tradition. He has studied at Berklee College of Music and Northern Illinois University. In addition to his formal training\, Dorion has undertaken extensive independent study of historic and contemporary music\, continually exploring new sounds and approaches to musical expression. He has performed with acclaimed artists including Bobby Broom and Ernest Dawkins\, and he is recognized for his sincerity\, versatility\, and unwavering commitment to serving the music. \nDylan Reed is a Chicago-based upright bassist currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in jazz studies at Northern Illinois University. A dedicated student of the jazz tradition\, he has developed a strong foundation in swing and contemporary improvisation while cultivating a supportive and responsive approach to ensemble playing. He has studied with esteemed bassists Dennis Carroll and Marlene Rosenberg\, whose mentorship has shaped his technical command and artistic voice. In 2024\, Reed was honored as a recipient of the Kiewit-Wang Mentorship Award\, recognizing his commitment to growth and artistic development.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/solomon-lindenberg-trio-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Todd Harper & the Seekers of Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Todd Harper\, Ian Rashkin & Eric Coursen have known each other since 1990. Then\, Ian moved away. Todd and Eric played in various combos ever since. Now\, Ian is in town the second time this year from LA\, and we are excited to collaborate again!\nTonight’s show will feature some earlier tunes\, but with a focus on fresh iterations of our vast collective musical history. Besides lyrical jazz waltzes\, ferocious mambos\, and things without a name\, expect Todd’s orations\, focused on contemporary life\, idiosyncratic juxtapositions\, observations.\nWe will also feature music from the local pioneer Carei Thomas.\nThe ensemble features Todd Harper\, (composition\, piano\, orations\, small instruments). Ian Rashkin (bass\, compositions). Eric Coursen (drums) Bob Ockenden (guitar)\, and George Cartwright (alto & tenor saxophone) \nOur music may seem like a risky flight: but we always land safely.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/todd-harper-the-seekers-of-beauty/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trevor McSpadden w/ Dean Magraw
DESCRIPTION:St. Paul singer/songwriter Trevor McSpadden is accompanied by local legend Dean Magraw for a quiet\, acoustic concert. Hosted by Cadenza Music\, this performance takes place in their listening room called Studio 20. The show begins at 7pm with the acoustic duo\, followed by the debut of Trevor McSpadden’s new music video for “Amarillo Sunset.” Come one\, come all!
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/trevor-mcspadden-w-dean-magraw/
LOCATION:Cadenza Music\, 149 Snelling Ave N\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T164229Z
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SUMMARY:Aldo Ramos at Richfield Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Aldo Ramos brings a variety of Latin American music to the Richfield Farmers market from 830am to Noon on Saturday May 16th. \nYou can expect boleros\, tangos\, rancheros\, cumbias and more.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/aldo-ramos-at-richfield-farmers-market/
LOCATION:MN
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T220000
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SUMMARY:Take That Back feat. Joan Hutton & Sue Orfield at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Reed players and composers Joan Hutton and Sue Orfield perform original jazz with their quintet Take That Back. \n“Different! Fun! Dynamic! … to experience a live performance of this band is to realize what an amazing chemistry that Orfield and Hutton have with each other and their band. Add in their inventive original compositions\, and you’ve got a delightful evening of jazz.” – Dayna Martinez\, Executive Director of Twin Cities Jazz Festival \nBand Members:\nJoan Hutton – Alto Saxophone/Bass Clarinet\nSue Orfield – Tenor Saxophone\nTed Godbout – Piano\nKameron Markworth – Bass\nDavid Schmalenberger – Drums \n⊹ \nBand leaders and composers Joan Hutton (alto sax\, bass clarinet) and Sue Orfield (tenor sax) began their collaboration in 2019\, drawn together by a passion for original music. They have released two albums on Shifting Paradigm Records: Take That Back (2022) and Splash (2024). With tight harmonies and precise arrangements\, this quintet presents playful\, original jazz that is sometimes unpredictable yet deeply rooted in melody. \nJoan Hutton is a performer\, composer and educator residing in Minneapolis and hailing from Toronto\, Canada. Joan’s diverse interests have taken her from jazz\, free improv and funk to classical\, chamber music and pit orchestras. She also leads a variety of her own jazz groups and is a member of the acclaimed Ancia Saxophone Quartet. \nSue Orfield is an award-winning tenor saxophonist\, composer and educator who tours internationally and has recorded on hundreds of albums. She makes her home in the Chippewa Valley of Wisconsin and leads her own blues and bluegrass groups. She is a longtime member of the Tiptons Saxophone Quartet & Drums\, and hosted her own TV show\, The Sue Orfield Show.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/take-that-back-feat-joan-hutton-sue-orfield-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Big Woods Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:“Big Woods Brass brings the spirit of New Orleans to life with a global twist-an acoustic brass band delivering infectious rhythms and soulful melodies from around the world”
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/big-woods-brass-band/
LOCATION:Padraigs Brewing\, 945 Broadway St NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Padraigs Brewing":MAILTO:info@padraigs.com
GEO:44.998639;-93.247247
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T213000
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SUMMARY:Green Line Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Green Line is a five piece jazz + funk band based in Minneapolis. Aidan Firchow\, Colin Fitzsimmons\, Matt Healy\, Nathan Klaers\, and Trevor Loewe met at the University of Minnesota in a jazz combo under the direction of Phil Hey. Since then they have been writing music and playing around the Twin Cities in clubs\, museums\, backyards\, and basements alike. Green Line plays a combination of original music and arrangements that bring a dynamic\, funk sound to tunes rooted in and inspired by the jazz tradition.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/green-line-quintet-4/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T220000
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SUMMARY:Lewis / Bates / Nichols at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Very old friends playing songs they know. \nBand Members:\nMichael Lewis – Saxophone\nJT Bates – Drums\nBryan Nichols – Piano \n⊹ \nMichael Lewis is regarded throughout the Twin Cities and well beyond as one of the most creative sax players in modern music\, lending his blowing and bowing skills to a number of highly regarded ensembles. He is a core member of Happy Apple\, Alpha Consumer\, Bon Iver\, and Fat Kid Wednesdays and has performed with Andrew Bird\, Gayngs\, and Fog. \nGrowing up in a musical family gave JT Bates an early start into sound and rhythmic exploration. He set on the path to becoming a working musician while playing in his father’s big band as a teen. Over the years\, he remained steeped in the improvised music scene\, both as a performer and presenter. In 2015\, he produced and released his first solo album\, Open Relationships (Totally Gross National Product)\, and in 2021\, he released an album called Not Other Stuff. As a session drummer\, Bates has appeared on Grammy record of the year Folklore (Taylor Swift) and Swift’s follow-up album\, Evermore. He has also performed on the Grammy-nominated album s/t (Bonny Light Horseman) and critically acclaimed records by Bon Iver\, Big Red Machine\, Cassandra Jenkins\, The National\, Maya Hawke\, and Ed Sheeran. \nBryan 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 a variety of forward-thinking artists. The Star Tribune has called him “a versatile\, daring and inventive keyboardist…one of the Twin Cities’ most respected jazz players.” He is a recipient of a prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Artists and a residency at the Kennedy Center for Betty Carter’s Jazz Aheadprogram. Nichols has released two albums as a leader to critical and audience acclaim; an original solo piano work\, Looking North;and a suite of originals for his quintet\, Bright Places.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/lewis-bates-nichols-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T210000
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SUMMARY:Tyler Lustek\, Matt Peterson\, Jay Epstein at High Hat
DESCRIPTION:Tyler Lustek is a jazz pianist\, composer\, and educator based out of Minneapolis/St. Paul. As a bandleader\, Tyler fronts the Tyler Lustek Confluence\, which released its poetry-centric debut album Shmehara: Live at Jazz Central Studios in August 2025. Tyler teaches jazz & contemporary piano at the MacPhail Center for Music\, serves on the jazz faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire\, teaches summer jazz programs at the Shell Lake Arts Center\, and hosts a competitive lessons studio in Eau Claire. As a student in the long-established jazz bands at Eau Claire Memorial High School\, Tyler was deeply involved in all aspects of the school’s music programs. At the University of Wisconsin – Madison\, Tyler majored in music education (B.M.\, 2020) and studied jazz piano with prolific jazz pianist Dr. Johannes Wallmann. After completing his undergraduate studies\, Tyler earned his graduate degree in jazz studies at Northern Illinois University (M.M.\, 2022) where he studied piano under esteemed jazz pianists and educators Prof. Reggie Thomas & Richard D. Johnson\, and composition with Brian Penkrot & David Maki. Tyler also held the jazz piano graduate assistantship at NIU\, through which he received a full-ride scholarship and taught group piano classes\, jazz ensembles\, and private piano lessons. “Ranging from ambitious original compositions to improvisational jams\, Tyler Lustek brings with him a unique experience on the piano. Combining old classics from Herbie Hancock to modern retellings of Stevie Wonder and Earth\, Wind & Fire\, Lustek celebrates music authentic to himself.” – Kelly Carlson\, VolumeOne Magazine
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/tyler-lustek-matt-peterson-jay-epstein-at-high-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The High Hat":MAILTO:info@thehighhatmn@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T203000
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SUMMARY:Joe Pulice Big Band feat. Ricky Peterson at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:“Jazz is practically in [his] DNA” – Star Tribune\n  \nThe Joe Pulice Big Band is a high voltage\, all-star fifteen-piece big band from the Twin Cities.  \nThis performance will highlight the 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.  \nDuring the 1990’s\, Joe played vibes and percussion with world-renowned drummer Eric Kamau Gravatt’s group\, Kamanari. Joe also played with Jack McDuff and his band\, The Heatin’ System. Additionally\, Joe has been the drummer for the JazzMN Orchestra for the last twenty years. \nRicky Peterson is one of the most sought-after studio and session keyboard players and producers in America. Furthermore\, Ricky tours with Fleetwood Mac\, Bonnie Raitt\, John Mayer and currently with Stevie Nicks.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/joe-pulice-big-band-feat-ricky-peterson-at-dakota-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260508T141619Z
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SUMMARY:Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Ophoven-Baldwin / Linz
DESCRIPTION:Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Ophoven-Baldwin / Linz.\nThursday\, May 14th\, 7pm.\nArts on Lafond: 1697 Lafond Ave. St. Paul.\nTickets: $15 / $10 students. Cash\, check\, Venmo\, Paypal accepted.\nThis performance is not wheelchair accessible.\n(Aaron is not performing at this show -but please attend to see amazing experimental jazz!) \nNoah Ophoven-Baldwin is an experimental composer and plays cornet with the group Realtree\, with recent releases on Public Eyesore Records\, Zoomin’ Night\, Zappak\, and Aloe Records. He has worked with musicians such as George Cartwright\, TJ Bordon\, Wayne Horvitz\, Michelle Kinney\, Paul Metzger\, Tatsuya Nakatani and Zhu Wenbo. Noah is based out of Minneapolis and runs the label All Sky. \nAdam Linz is a well-known bass player in the Twin Cities jazz scene. He co-leads the internationally award-winning group Fat Kid Wednesdays with childhood friends Mike Lewis and JT Bates\, touring extensively throughout Europe and North America. Adam has taught at Macalester College\, Augsburg College\, Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth and EDAM Music outreach in Paris\, and has given clinics in places such as Chile\, Argentina\, Seattle\, New York\, Houston\, Germany\, and Switzerland. He is currently the Jazz Studies Program coordinator and electric and acoustic bass instructor at MacPhail Center for the Arts in Minneapolis. Adam has performed with such jazz greats as Evan Parker\, Stanley Turrentine\, Milt Jackson\, and electronic artist\, Dosh.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/experimental-jazz-on-lafond-presents-ophoven-baldwin-linz/
LOCATION:Arts on Lafond\, 1697 Lafond Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aaron Kerr":MAILTO:cellogodmusic@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260303T185332Z
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SUMMARY:Artemis: Sketches of Miles at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Renee Rosnes\, piano\nIngrid Jensen\, trumpet\nNicole Glover\, saxophone\nNoriko Ueda\, bass\nAllison Miller\, drums \nIn celebration of Miles Davis’s centennial\, the award-winning Artemis explores his monumental impact. Here\, they showcase new arrangements largely drawn from the trumpeter’s signature 1960’s period. Furthermore\, from introspective moods to free interplay and dramatic shifts\, Artemis presents a fascinating look at the many moods of Miles. \nArtemis—named for the Greek goddess—is a multinational ensemble of jazz instrumental virtuosos. Pianist and composer Renee Rosnes founded the group in 2017. Now\, its current lineup includes pianist Renee Rosnes\, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen\, tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover\, bassist Noriko Ueda\, and drummer Allison Miller. Here\, each member is an accomplished bandleader with a major career and a prolific body of work. \nThe group’s third release\, 2025’s Arboresque\, features original songs by all members with fresh arrangements of classic material. Then\, The Guardian named the recording one of its Top Ten Jazz Albums of 2025. There\, they praised its “cliché-free individuality and congenial collective spirit radiantly combined.” Thus\, the band’s popularity has continued to grow through performances at major festivals and venues worldwide. Moreover\, they delivered a powerful appearance in May 2025 on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series. There\, NPR hailed Artemis as “a killer line-up of players\, composers and performers… who converge on an extremely cosmopolitan\, sleek\, rhythm-forward\, modern sound.” \nFurther\, DownBeat magazine’s Annual Readers Poll voted Artemis Jazz Group of the Year for three consecutive years (2023–2025). Additionally\, the Jazz Journalists Association named them Mid-Size Ensemble of the Year in both 2024 and 2025.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/artemis-sketches-of-miles-at-dakota-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brad Mehldau Trio at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano\, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path. Here\, he embodies the essence of jazz exploration\, classical romanticism and pop allure. Mehldau has garnered critical acclaim as a bandleader\, and major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny\, Renee Fleming\, and Joshua Redman. Furthermore\, Mehldau continues to garner numerous awards and admiration from both jazz purists and music enthusiasts alike. His forays into melding musical idioms have seen brilliant reworkings of songs by contemporary songwriters. He covers The Beatles\, Cole Porter\, Radiohead\, Paul Simon\, Gershwin and Nick Drake\, among others. Also\, he has earned recognition for the ever-evolving breadth of his own significant catalogue of original compositions. With his self-proclaimed affection for popular music and classical training\, “Mehldau is the most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years”. (The New York Times) \nMehldau’s musical personality forms a dichotomy. He is first and foremost an improviser. He cherishes the surprise and wonder occurring from a spontaneous musical idea that is expressed directly\, in real time. But he also has a deep fascination for the formal architecture of music\, and it informs everything he plays. In his most inspired playing\, the actual structure of his musical thought serves as an expressive device. As he plays\, he listens to how ideas unwind\, and the order in which they reveal themselves. Each tune has a strongly felt narrative arch\, whether it expresses itself in a beginning\, an end\, or something left intentionally open-ended. The two sides of Mehldau’s personality—the improviser and the formalist—play off each other. Thus\, the effect is often something like controlled chaos.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/brad-mehldau-trio-at-dakota-jazz-club/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lila Ammons & StableMates
DESCRIPTION: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 inherited an illustrious legacy through the gifts of her grandfather and uncle: Albert Ammons (piano) and Gene Ammons (tenor sax).\nAmmons was previously based in New York City where she attended graduate school at the Manhattan School of Music\, and for 13 years performed opera\, oratorio and recitals around the US and Europe. It was then that she began her international travels through music. But\, she had other musical passions and decided that she needed to pursue them. In 1997\, excited to work on her new craft\, she packed up and left New York for Minneapolis\, Minnesota to be near family and there\, she has cultivated a career in jazz.\nFrom 2007-2018 she has toured internationally singing classic blues and boogie woogie in major concert halls\, international jazz and blues festivals\, theaters and jazz clubs throughout Austria\, Germany\, Switzerland\, The Netherlands\, Brazil\, Bulgaria\, Italy\, France\, Belgium\, England. In the US she performed in Chicago\, New York City\, Cincinnati\, Ohio\, Ann Arbor and Detroit Michigan\, and Houston\, Texas. Still not quite satisfied that she was realizing her dream\, in 2015 Lila began reducing her classic blues touring to focus on the jazz music she truly loves. And in 2016 she began receiving international invitations to perform as a solo jazz singer in England\, Ireland\, France and Spain.\nSince 2007\, Ammons has worked with numerous internationally acclaimed musicians such as\, Axel Zwingenberger\, Charlie Watts\, Ben Waters\, Jools Holland\, Chris Jagger\, Judy Carmichael\, Sonny Leyland\, Bruce Barth\, and Tony Sola\, to name a few. In the Twin Cities\, she performs with many of the area’s best jazz and blues instrumentalists.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/lila-ammons-stablemates/
LOCATION:Episcopal Homes\, 490 East Lynnhurst Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Episcopal Homes":MAILTO:info@episcopalhomes.org
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SUMMARY:Kenny Reichert’s Letters From the Road: Moldovest 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. \nThis week’s lineup features Chicago-based Moldovan vocalist Ana Everling and Madison-based bassist John Christensen\, impeccable performers who share long musical histories with Reichert but have never shared a stage with each other. This trio will perform new compositions penned by Reichert and woven from Eastern European lyricism\, modern jazz language\, and open-ended improvisation. \nBand Members:\nKenny Reichert – Guitar\nAna Everling – Vocals\nJohn Christensen – Bass \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-moldovest-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women Who Cook - A Mother's Day Reunion at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:This legendary MN band reunites for Mother’s Day!\nWomen Who Cook will grace the Dakota stage this Mother’s Day\, in their first full show since 2002. Forty-four years ago\, some of the Twin Cities most accomplished women musicians were assembled for an episode on TPT‘s NightTimes Variety\, originally conceived by Marian Moore and Prudence Johnson as an all-star band of women from many genres of music. The group went on to create epic\, sold-out shows at the Guthrie\, the State\, O’Shaughnessy\, and the Ordway\, and their historic Soviet Peace Tour of 1988. \nSingers Jearlyn Steele\, Ginger Commodore\, Mary Jane Alm\, Kathy Mueller\, Gwen Matthews and Prudence Johnson come together once more. They will be backed by Women Who Cook veterans Jane Henderson on keyboards and Jane Aleckson on bass\, Laurie Glaser on trumpet\, and Sue Roberts on trombone. Coming on board for this reunion show are saxophonist Sue Orfield\, pianist Mary Louise Knutson and drummer Sheila Earley. There will be a special tribute to former members Jeanne Arland Peterson and Kathy Jensen. \nWomen Who Cook distinguishes itself with its phenomenal musicianship and intricate vocal arrangements\, and the beautiful energy and warmth that come from its all-woman lineup. This brilliant formation is known for associating themselves with social issues and they are excited to offer their genuine gift of love and peace through music as our community heals.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/women-who-cook-a-mothers-day-reunion-at-dakota-jazz-club/2026-05-10/2/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Parisota (Robb Henry\, Matt Senjem\, Jay Epstein) at Dubliner
DESCRIPTION:Guitarist Robb Henry is introduced to French expatriate violinist Raphaël Fraisse in December 2001 and voila! Parisota Hot Club. Original intention in getting together to explore the music of Django Reinhardt. At this time\, it was the first Hot Club of the 2000’s devoted to the jazz stylings of Reinhardt and violinist Stephan Grappelli to appear on the Mpls./St. Paul music scene. It has since become the longest running Hot Club locally in the Twin Cities. The current Parisota lineup has been performing as a trio since 2015 with Robb Henry – guitar\, Jay Epstein\, Matt Senjem – bass. The name Parisota is a blend of two locations; Paris\, hometown of original PHC violinist and founding member Raphaël Fraisse and the group’s home base\, Minnesota. Visit: https://parisota.com/
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/parisota-robb-henry-matt-senjem-jay-epstein-at-dubliner-2/
LOCATION:The Dubliner Pub\, 2162 University Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, United States
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