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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T203000
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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
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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260320T170535Z
CREATED:20260320T170535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T170535Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T200003Z
CREATED:20260501T200003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T200003Z
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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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GEO:44.982616;-93.263752
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Berlin 204 1st St S Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=204 1st St S:geo:-93.263752,44.982616
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T151945Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260320T170445Z
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SUMMARY:Rick Carlson\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Hat
DESCRIPTION:Rick Carlson taught himself to play the piano by studying the vast works of Count Basie and Duke Ellington and capitalizing on a long string of happy accidents. He has also perfected the art of “circular drinking”\, whereby he can sip martinis uninterrupted while still playing a cohesive piano solo. He has been the pianist for the Wolverines Big Band since 1980. He has performed on concert stages in London and New York City\, and has appeared with Count Basie drummer Butch Miles\, horn stars Warren Vaché\, Delfeayo Marsalis\, Evan Christopher and Wycliffe Gordon. His credits as musical director\, arranger and pianist include the Guthrie Theater presentation of “Coward’s Women”\, the Capri Theater “Legends Series” and in various concert and cabaret presentations internationally. He once opened for Rosemary Clooney\, accompanied Kathryn Crosby in various cabaret shows\, and counts Madeleine Peyroux among his many unwitting fans.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/rick-carlson-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T220000
DTSTAMP:20250124T141715Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T141715Z
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SUMMARY:Swing Night at Wabasha Street Caves featuring Westwind Swing Band
DESCRIPTION:Swing Dancing on Thursday Nights\nNostalgic Big Band music\nJoin in the Dance or just Enjoy the Music\nCome on down for the fun times on Thursdays nights\nDoors open at 6:00pm\nSwing Dance Lesson at 6:15pm (included with admission)\nLive music from 7:00 – 10:00\nAdmission: $15 general admission\n$10.00 cash / $11.00 card – students and senior citizens
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/swing-night-at-wabasha-street-caves-featuring-westwind-swing-band/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Wabasha Street Caves\, 215 Wabasha St S\, Saint Paul\, MN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westwind Swing Band":MAILTO:westwindswing@gmail.com
GEO:44.936771;-93.087514
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232255Z
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SUMMARY:Jenny Klukken: Jazz marimbist
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 4:45 PM for Dinner and Drink service. \nMarimba prowess Jenny Klukken leads her jazz quartet from her stunning 5 octave marimba; playing audience favorites like Brubeck and Jobim\, as well as her own compositions. \nJenny Klukken is a fresh and unique artist; combing her classical music background with her passion for jazz and improvisation. Jenny’s most recent album “Marimba Standard” fuses the modern marimbist with the jazz quartet. Jenny captivates audiences with her fluidity on the marimba and her charming story-telling. \nChris Bates: Upright Bass \nChris Olson: Guitar \nDave Schmalenberger: Drums \nJenny Klukken is a Minneapolis-based marimbist\, composer\, and educator. Jenny’s background is in classical percussion and piano\, but since her formal training she has found her voice as a unique artist on the modern marimba. As a front-woman\, Jenny performs her original compositions and arrangements\, with her signature touch for blending musical genres\, embracing rhythmic complexity\, and showcasing lyrical solos from the marimba. \n“With inspired orchestration\, creative grooves\, unpredictable paths\, and an overall joyous feeling\, Jenny’s music is pure delight!” –Laura Caviani\nwww.jennyklukken.com
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/jenny-klukken-jazz-marimbist/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crooner's Supper Club":MAILTO:info@croonersmn.com
GEO:45.080014;-93.243633
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T152640Z
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SUMMARY:Bobby J's West Bank Social Club live at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Bobby J’s West Bank Social Club plays at Crooners Supper Club for their Under the Tent Series Wednesday May 6th from 7pm to 8:30 pm
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/bobby-js-west-bank-social-club-live-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T201618Z
CREATED:20260427T201618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T201618Z
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SUMMARY:Nicholas David: Live at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:Nicholas David’s albums sound fantastic. He sounds great on TV. However\, nothing compares to the magic\, the excitement\, the immediacy of seeing him live! He returns with his signature brand of soul-stirring rock music to record a new album. \nThe St. Paul singer/songwriter has been making music from the heart\, for the heart for nearly thirty years. Like the mighty Mississippi River\, David’s musical journey rocks n’ rolls like a cosmic current. Here\, his music has taken him from coast to coast and across the pond.  \nDavid had an unforgettable run on NBC’s The Voice. There\, he met Bill Withers\, sang with Smokey Robinson and finished in Third Place! Recently\, David has been riding along the rock n roll highway with the Allman Brothers sons. \nCome celebrate an evening where dreams and reality mix into music.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/nicholas-david-live-at-dakota/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T200311Z
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SUMMARY:Jake Shimabukuro at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Here\, he is hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele.” Moreover\, Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique\, innovative spirit\, and deeply expressive performances. He seamlessly blends elements of jazz\, rock\, classical\, blues\, folk\, and traditional Hawaiian music. \nBorn and raised in Honolulu\, Hawai‘i\, Jake began playing the ukulele at age four. Then he quickly developed a unique style that pushed the instrument far beyond its traditional boundaries. He first gained international recognition after his jaw-dropping rendition of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral. There\, this video introduced millions to the ukulele’s untapped potential. \nOver the course of his career\, Shimabukuro has released numerous acclaimed albums\, collaborating with an array of legendary artists. For example\, Bette Midler\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Jimmy Buffett\, Ziggy Marley\, and Mick Fleetwood. Furthermore\, he has performed everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to the Hollywood Bowl and the Kennedy Center. His most recent projects showcase both his dazzling technical command and his growing focus on emotional storytelling through music. \nBeyond the stage\, Jake is a passionate advocate for music education and community outreach. There\, he frequently performs at schools and benefit concerts to inspire the next generation of musicians. Whether playing an intimate solo show or headlining with a full band\, Shimabukuro continues to prove that the ukulele is an instrument of infinite possibilities—one that speaks a universal language of joy\, connection\, and hope.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/jake-shimabukuro-at-dakota/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T220000
DTSTAMP:20260330T160244Z
CREATED:20260330T160244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T160244Z
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SUMMARY:From Out of Town...to Burning Down - And Evening of Wal-To-Wall A Cappella
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Pines Harmony Brigade presents its annual a cappella Harmony Showcase on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, at 7:30 PM at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West in Plymouth. The evening features championship barbershop quartets and a full chorus of singers from across the country. Open to the public; families and music lovers are welcome.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/from-out-of-town-to-burning-down-and-evening-of-wal-to-wall-a-cappella/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T200851Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T200851Z
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SUMMARY:Isaiah Collier: Collier Plays Coltrane at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:One of today’s most exciting saxophonists celebrates John Coltrane’s centennial! \nIsaiah Collier is a musical virtuoso in the truest sense of the phrase. He began playing saxophone at age eleven\, and his intuitive proficiency earned him attention early on. Ever since\, his band Isaiah Collier and The Chosen Few has been turning ears. \nIn 2025 he was featured on NPR’s “Jazz Night in America”\, and graced the cover of Downbeat Magazine. Additionally\, Chicago Tribune named him 2024’s Jazz Artist of the Year. New York Times selected his album The Almighty as one of the Top Ten Jazz Recordings of 2024. Furthermore\, The New York Times 2024 Fall Arts Preview featured him. Downbeat selected him as one of twenty-five for the future in 2024’s Ninetieth Anniversary issue. Also\, he won the Rising Star Award in Downbeat Magazine’s critics poll for tenor saxophone (2023)\, and soprano saxophone (2024). Then\, he was named a Steve Jobs Fellow. \nThere’s a regal\, elegant manner to Isaiah’s stage presence: he’s over 6 feet tall\, thin\, deep brown\, with high cheekbones. When not playing\, he is patiently waiting. Not contemplating his next move\, but listening to the musicians who accompany him\, listening to their stories. Here\, he explains that he’s never really hearing himself\, he’s hearing others play: some people have fire\, others have air. \nIsaiah Coller’s sound is a dynamic flurry of metaphors\, yet he can hold back when necessary. Thus\, he plays his influences\, which he describes as a “sonic time machine; you can’t really put a time or destination on it.” As far as he where he plans to take his music\, Collier says\, “I reach backwards\, and forwards simultaneously when creating art and what is ahead of me is the past.”
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/isaiah-collier-collier-plays-coltrane-at-dakota-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T151759Z
CREATED:20260429T151759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T151759Z
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SUMMARY:SUNDAY FUN-DAY!!   Resident Fingerstyle Guitarist Joe Nicola returns to The White Squirrel Bar!
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY FUN-DAY!! Resident Fingerstyle Guitarist Joe Nicola returns to The White Squirrel Bar! \nSunday\, May 3rd from 1-4pm. \n974 7th St W\, St Paul\, MN 55102\, USA​ \n*With Special Guests “Rockabilly Mayhem!”
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/sunday-fun-day-resident-fingerstyle-guitarist-joe-nicola-returns-to-the-white-squirrel-bar/
LOCATION:The White Squirrel Bar – Saint Paul\, 974 West Seventh Street\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota 55102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260203T164734Z
CREATED:20260203T164734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T164734Z
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SUMMARY:Puuluup with Ponyfolk at Hopkins Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:“Puuluup are true originals with a cult following. They are doing something pretty unusual\, pushing obscure folk material towards the mainstream with a whole lot of panache.”  – SONGLINES  \nPuuluup was formed in 2014 by two talharpa enthusiasts Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson. Ramo Teder is a multi-instrumentalist and has been known for his long solo project Pastacas. He is also a looping pioneer in Estonia and has mastered these skills for twenty years already. Marko Veisson has a background in anthropology and his fieldwork in Northern Ghana as well as his love for West-African music have influenced Puuluup’s style. \nThey play their own compositions on talharpas – traditional bowed lyres\, popular in Northern Europe since the early Middle Ages and played on Western Estonian islands until the beginning of 20th century. Puuluup directs the vibrations of the talharpas’ horsehair strings through effect blocks and looper\, using alternative bowing and drumming techniques and sounds. The mellow sighs of the talharpa are paired with electronically amplified echoes\, knocks\, creaks and crackles\, while still maintaining the instrument’s natural sound. \nPonyfolk is the collaborative project of multi-instrumentalists Clifton Nesseth and Paul Sauey. Weaving together interests in folk\, rock\, jazz and orchestral music\, the duo is known for intricate arrangements\, vocal harmonies and layers of strings and keyboards. Formed as a duo in 2014\, Ponyfolk performs in a variety of configurations\, deftly transitioning between a traditional Nordic group and a folk-rock band depending on the occasion. In 2025\, Ponyfolk released their debut traditional album “the woods have shown us”\, which held the #2 spot on the Folk DJ-L chart in July. In early 2026\, they will be releasing their sophomore record.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/puuluup-with-ponyfolk-at-hopkins-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Hopkins Center For the Arts\, 1111 Mainstreet\, Hopkins\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T203000
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SUMMARY:Al Di Meola at Dakota Jazz Club Night 2
DESCRIPTION:Al Di Meola is one of the top guitarists of our time. Here\, he has enjoyed a celebrated career that has spanned more than four decades. His fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation\, provocative lyrical melodies\, and sophisticated harmony are at the heart of his music. Among his myriad critical accolades are multiple Grammys and Grammy nominations. Additionally\, twelve awards from polls conducted by Guitar Player magazine\, which inducted Di Meola into its Gallery of Greats. \nA bona fide guitar hero and prolific composer\, Di Meola has created more than thirty albums as a leader. Furthermore\, he has collaborated on about a dozen others. These include fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea\, Stanley Clarke\, and Lenny White). Also\, the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio (featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía). Further\, the Rite of Strings trio (with Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty). Here\, his dazzling technique has made him a hero to fretboard fanatics. However\, the depth of Di Meola’s writing\, along with the soulfulness and inherent lyricism of his expressive playing\, have won him a worldwide fanbase beyond the guitar aficionado set.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/al-di-meola-at-dakota-jazz-club-night-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Al Di Meola at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Al Di Meola is one of the top guitarists of our time. Here\, he has enjoyed a celebrated career that has spanned more than four decades. His fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation\, provocative lyrical melodies\, and sophisticated harmony are at the heart of his music. Among his myriad critical accolades are multiple Grammys and Grammy nominations. Additionally\, twelve awards from polls conducted by Guitar Player magazine\, which inducted Di Meola into its Gallery of Greats. \nA bona fide guitar hero and prolific composer\, Di Meola has created more than thirty albums as a leader. Furthermore\, he has collaborated on about a dozen others. These include fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea\, Stanley Clarke\, and Lenny White). Also\, the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio (featuring fellow virtuosos John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía). Further\, the Rite of Strings trio (with Clarke and violinist Jean-Luc Ponty). Here\, his dazzling technique has made him a hero to fretboard fanatics. However\, the depth of Di Meola’s writing\, along with the soulfulness and inherent lyricism of his expressive playing\, have won him a worldwide fanbase beyond the guitar aficionado set.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/al-di-meola-at-dakota-jazz-club/2026-05-01/2/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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