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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.
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LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T162441Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T203213Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T155308Z
CREATED:20260427T155308Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T190000
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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/
LOCATION:The Dubliner Pub\, 2162 University Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Dubliner Pub":MAILTO:info@thedublinerpub.com
GEO:44.960676;-93.189168
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T223000
DTSTAMP:20260303T201034Z
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SUMMARY:American Roots Revue: Robert Robinson\, Tonia Hughes Kendrick\, Larry Long & JD Steele at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:The original American Roots Revue crew is back! Tonight\, experience Gospel\, R&B\, blues\, folk\, rock and all stops in between. Here\, the scintillating foursome will be backed by a superlative band led by Billy Steele from Sounds of Blackness (keyboards/vocals). Also\, Joe Savage (pedal steel)\, Yohannes Tona (bass)\, Greg Schutte (drums)\, and David Felly (guitar). \nRobert Robinson gives us reason to believe that the greatest music reaches every name and crosses every boundary. Thus\, Robinson has wowed audiences from the Pontiac Silverdome to South Korea. Here\, Robert is “God’s canary\,” with the ability to sing any song and yet remain true to his vision. \nTonia Hughes is a recent McKnight Fellow. Her passion for music often results in culturally diverse collaborations alongside some of Minnesota’s most accomplished musicians. Furthermore\, she has performed at Orchestra Hall\, Lincoln Center and at hundreds of venues throughout the Twin Cities. \nJ.D. Steele exploded onto the Minnesota music scene in the mid 1980’s along with Prince\, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Then\, Mr. Steele and his dynamic vocal siblings\, The Steeles\, garnered every major music award Minnesota has to offer.  \nBilly Steele performs\, writes\, and produces for the Grammy-winning ensemble Sounds of Blackness. Also\, Billy is the youngest of the legendary Steele family. Additionally\, he appears on soundtracks with artists such as Rod Stewart and Luther Vandross.  \nLarry Long is an American singer-songwriter who has made his life work the celebration of everyday heroes. Here\, author and historian Studs Terkel called Larry “a true American troubadour.” When America’s foremost folksinger\, Pete Seeger\, learned that Long was called the Pete Seeger of Minneapolis\, Seeger chuckled. “I’d be proud to be known as ‘the Larry Long of New York.’”
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/american-roots-revue-robert-robinson-tonia-hughes-kendrick-larry-long-jd-steele-at-dakota-jazz-club/2026-05-09/2/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T213000
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SUMMARY:Paul Silbergleit Trio - CD Release Party at Jazz Central Studios
DESCRIPTION:Veteran guitarist Paul Silbergleit returns to Jazz Central Studios\, this time with his regular Milwaukee-based trio\, to celebrate their release of The Stillness of July on Calligram Records (Chicago)! Paul along with bassist Clay Schaub and drummer Devin Drobka deliver a cornucopia of original music along with innovative renditions of familiar and off-the-beaten path gems\, all in their own swingin’\, songful\, and creative way.lbergleitSilberglei
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/paul-silbergleit-trio-cd-release-party-at-jazz-central-studios/
LOCATION:Jazz Central Studios\, 407 Central Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191637Z
CREATED:20260414T191637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T191637Z
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SUMMARY:SlovCzech
DESCRIPTION:SlovCzech is an Eastern European folk-rock band based in the Twin Cities and was founded in 2008 by Petr Bachan (electric & acoustic guitar) from Czech Republic along with Jozef Klobusnik (accordion) from Slovakia. Other members include Mary Larew (violin)\, Dan Yoon (bass guitar)\, Ryan Leach (trumpet & keyboard)\, and homegrown Minnesota members Sara Jeddeloh (violin) and Michael Leville (percussion).
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/slovczech/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T163308Z
CREATED:20260506T163308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T163308Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz for Rent: a Free Concert at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:The duo ‘Ones and Twos’ featuring bassist Anthony Cox and pianist Jeremy Walker\, will play a free benefit concert this Saturday May 9th at 7 pm. The fundraiser supports rent assistance and mutual aid efforts for Twin Cities families. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church opens their Bartsch Room for an evening of wonderful jazz music in the style of Duke Ellington and similar jazz luminaries.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/jazz-for-rent-a-free-concert-at-holy-trinity-lutheran-church/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260320T144124Z
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SUMMARY:Global Jazz Collegium at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:“A Tribute to Jazz Rock Fusion of the 1970’s”. Great classics by Chick Corea\, Stevie Wonder\, Carlos Santana\, Weather Report\, Steely Dan\, Pat Metheny and more.\nPresented by members of Global Jazz Collegium and featuring vocalist André Neves as a special guest\, this dynamic show is the one you don’t want to miss!
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/global-jazz-collegium-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T183000
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SUMMARY:Bryan Nichols\, Dan Carpel\, Jay Epstein at Berlin!
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.\nBryan has performed at most music venues in the Twin Cities and Chicago (where he lived from 2001-2005\,) in addition to international festivals including Sons d’Hiver (Paris\, France) and Kerava Jazz Festival (Kerava\, Finland) and local and regional festivals including the Chicago Jazz Festival and the Minnesota Sur Seine Festival. He’s been a regular performer on series like SPCO’s Liquid Music\, and Orchestra Hall’s Atrium Jazz Series. Bryan appears on recent recordings by Zacc Harris\, MANCRUSH\, Molly Dean\, Dead Man Winter\, Gang Font\, Kelly Rossum\, and many more. His most recent album\, a solo piano endeavor entitled Looking North\, was released in May 2016 on Shifting Paradigm Records.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/bryan-nichols-dan-carpel-jay-epstein-at-berlin/
LOCATION:BERLIN Club\, 204 North First Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232405Z
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SUMMARY:Carnival of the Animals & A Trip to the Moon | A Film and Music Even
DESCRIPTION:Do you like film and video game music? Do you like animals? Do you want to see how little the basic idea of how to accomplish space travel has changed in 124 years since the characters in the 1902 film “A Trip to the Moon” went on their lunar mission compared to Artemis II’s voyage? \nThis double-feature film and music event will showcase classical composer Saint-Saëns’ short\, humorous musical suite\, Carnival of the Animals\, and French magician and early filmmaker\, Georges Méliès’ iconic 1902 silent film\, A Trip to the Moon\, with live musical performance by an ensemble of two pianos\, marimba\, violin\, viola\, cello\, double bass\, flute and clarinet. Enhanced with curated projections and narration by MPR’s Michael Barone\, plus dazzling lights and a new original score for A Trip to the Moon by local composer and Minnesota State Arts Board grant recipient\, Christa Rübsam\, all ages are encouraged to come experience and be inspired by these classic gems in a fresh splash of sound and color! \nChrista Rübsam is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. \nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/carnival-of-the-animals-a-trip-to-the-moon-tickets-263328?fbclid=IwY2xjawRRKrJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6UjM1VkdaR0ZuczhPVHY1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtLJtYgtW2aUMamAq9kjeYFHr-5SdpSswS1uZXqvW8B-Cb1juuZM_ALN4M5h_aem_KK9A5R9W8IotPasDSM2g8A#smtx-click
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/carnival-of-the-animals-a-trip-to-the-moon-a-film-and-music-even/
LOCATION:Capri Theater\, 2027 W Broadway Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T203000
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SUMMARY:Tommy Castro & The Painkillers at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:Multiple award-winning guitarist\, vocalist\, and bandleader Tommy Castro is a California-based blues and rock powerhouse. Here\, he captivates audiences with his soul-drenched vocals\, searing guitar work\, and high-energy live shows. Furthermore\, as frontman of the telepathically tight and wildly raucous Tommy Castro & The Painkillers\, he’s released seventeen albums. Here\, they span a wide stylistic range—from horn-driven R&B and hot-blooded soul to gritty\, stripped-down rock and electric blues. \nWith his latest release\, 2025’s Closer To The Bone\, Castro returns to his roots. He delivers what he calls “a real blues record\, the way they would have made them back in the day.” Thus\, the album becomes Castro’s rawest and most direct blues effort to date.  \nEarly on\, Castro was inspired by icons like Elvin Bishop\, Taj Mahal\, and Mike Bloomfield. Then\, he absorbed everything from Ike & Tina Turner to John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy. There\, he developed a uniquely uplifting and soulful style rooted in blues\, R&B\, and funk. Castro formed the first Tommy Castro Band in 1992. \nCastro is one of the most decorated artists in contemporary blues\, winning ten Blues Music Awards. Furthermore\, these include four B.B. King Entertainer of the Year honors—the genre’s highest accolade. Here\, his no-frills\, 150-shows-a-year approach has earned him a fiercely loyal fanbase and praise from legends like Joe Bonamassa\, who says\, “Tommy has always been top of the heap among blues guitar players. He always puts on a great show.” \nWith Closer To The Bone\, Tommy Castro strips it all back to deliver an album brimming with grit\, fire\, and authenticity. “This is the deeper blues side of me\,” says Castro. “With these songs\, I am at my most authentic.”
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/tommy-castro-the-painkillers-at-dakota/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Look Bacharach with RetroFizz and Friends
DESCRIPTION:RetroFizz presents their 4th annual all-star tribute to the legendary Burt Bacharach. This year’s special guests will include Leslie Vincent\, Dylan Hicks\, Willie Wisely\, Kijana Gant\, Kathleen Johnson\, Katie Gearty\, Katy Vernon\, and Chris Pavlich! \nA portion of the proceeds will benefit SACA (Southern Anoka Community Assistance) Food Shelf.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/a-look-bacharach-with-retrofizz-and-friends-2/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beech Montana at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Beech Montana is a new instrumental project helmed by guitarist Joey Hays. Five versatile performers will be performing two sets of improvised music\, laying the sonic train tracks in front of them as they go. Expect ambient soundscapes\, fierce breakbeats\, and a group of skilled artists deep in discovery. \nBand Members:\nJoey Hays – Guitar\nTarek Abdelqader – Drums\nToby Ramaswamy – Production\nJoe Strachan – Piano\nTrevor Peterson – Bass \nJoey Hays is a multi-instrumentalist and performer from Minneapolis. His extensive discography and touring experience include performances with Boyish\, Bad Bad Hats\, Samia\, and Hippo Campus. Hays’s skill and versatility continue to lead to opportunities both nationally and internationally. When he’s home\, Hays enjoys cooking and doing 100 push-ups in a short span of time.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/beech-montana-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ray Barnard & The Dudes @ 620 Club
DESCRIPTION:We’re taking our Roots & Soul stick down to W. 7th Street’s newest venue (I think)\nPlace has a very nice vibe to it so come on down if you can \nWith: Dan Carpel\, Blair Krivanek and Greg ‘the Hit Man’ Schutte
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/ray-barnard-the-dudes-620-club/
LOCATION:MN
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