Immerse yourself in a new sonic frontier as sheets of saxophones, clarinet, flute, synths, bass, drums and cutting-edge effects paint a surreal, evocative picture of “three lights in the dark.” This new record debuts on Oct. 2 via the forward-thinking and ultra-modern New York City-based record label Youngbloods. The Nelson Devereaux Trio performs it live […]
A Night of Van Morrison, Rock, and Soul! The Belfast Cowboys are back for a night of Van Morrison and more. All of this in the fantastic Belvedere Under the Stars! Don’t miss this show! Dan Kowalke: Guitar and Backing Vocals Joe Baumgart: Bass Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen: Drums and Backing Vocals Joe Loskota: Keyboards and Backing Vocals […]
Music is medicine, and Connie Evingson’ s “Jazz Rx for Body & Soul” aims to deliver a healthy dose. For this installment, Connie welcomes longtime collaborators Patty & the Buttons for a night of hot club swing that’ll lift your spirit and soothe your soul. Sounds like what the Dr. ordered! Connie Evingson: Vocals Patrick […]
First Friday Jazz at House of Hope Presbyterian Church - Summit Avenue in St. Paul Minnesota. Featuring the Jazz Savvy Trio with special guest, saxophonist Dave Brattain (Cedar Avenue Big Band; Underground Jazz Collective; Steve Kenny Quintet) playing the GAS. Food and adult beverages. All ages and family-friendly with activities for kids.
Join The Top Three for an evening of dining and dancing in celebration of The Great American Songbook. Enjoy favorites from Sinatra, Louis Armstong, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Duke ElliJoin The Top Three for an evening of dining and dancing in celebration of The Great American Songbook. Enjoy favorites from Sinatra, Louis Armstong, Nat […]
Get ready for a very special evening with Herb Alpert and his brand-new Tijuana Brass. Herb along with his six great musicians will be playing all your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember.
Versatile drummer Kevin Washington makes jazz for the future. He often incorporates other genres, from Afro-Latin music to hip-hop and R&B beats. Kevin Washington - Drums John Rose - Violin David Feily - Guitar Chresten Hyde - Percussion Ryan Freitas - Bass Omar Abdulkarim - Trumpet Laeton Olaleye - Saxophone
Paul Harper, Phil Aaron, Tom Lewis, Jay Epstein at Volstead's
Music lovers, experience the joy of fall colors and fantastic local live music at this all-ages friendly, FREE music in the park event! 5th Annual "Highland Park Harmonies" Free Neighborhood Musical Event with 4 local bands, Kabomelette food truck and a food collection for Open Hands Midway food shelf. This year’s band line-up: 12:00-1:00 Boots […]
Framework (Chris Olson, Chris Bates, Jay Epstein) at Berlin
Dale Alexander, Graydon Peterson, Jay Epstein at Waterbury Restaurant
Back to School – Back to Basics. As a new school year begins (and as they celebrate the start of their 64th Season in Song), the Minnesota Boychoir will present sacred and secular classics from last season, including tunes that were performed during their debut performance at Carnegie Hall in June 2025. Mark Johnson: Conductor […]
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson has been called “one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time.” Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene. If you like your jazz accessible yet […]
Bryan Nichols, Chris Rochester, Jay Epstein at Berlin
Singer-songwriter-pianist Scottie Miller has toured with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend Bo Diddley. Also, Hal Leonard has published his work, and inducted three times into The Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame. Ruthie Foster and The Blind Boys of Alabama have recorded his songs. Bluebird Reviews named Miller Artist of the Year in 2023. This was in recognition […]
GoGo Penguin, the Manchester trio who inspirationally blend jazz, classical and electronic influences, return with a powerful new album, Necessary Fictions, which finds pianist, Chris Illingworth; bassist, Nick Blacka; and drummer, Jon Scott digging deep internally to reach “what we think are our integral, authentic qualities at this moment in time”. It’s a powerful driver […]
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 […]
Hear some free free jazz with the Twin Cities dynamic quartet. Magraw, Bates, Kaviraj, Epstein
Crooners Classics presents Lovesick Blues. The feel-good music of Hank Williams and other Cowboy Classics featuring singer, Debbie Briggs and debuting in the Main Room! Debbie Briggs: Vocals Tim Kirchhof: […]
Brian Grivna – alto sax and clarinet Phil Aaron – piano Dan Carpel – bass Peter Kogan – drums Brian Grivna began performing at age 12 as Young Artist clarinet soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra. He added saxophone and flute the following year, and by age 15 was subbing for his teacher in commercial dance […]
Two of the most respected artists in contemporary jazz join forces in this duo. Brad Mehldau is hailed as “one of modern jazz’s most innovative musicians” by Glide Magazine. Christian McBride says, “Brad is justifiably revered as one of the greatest pianists of all time. I’m very proud to have been friends and cohorts with him for almost 35 years. […]
Phil Aaron with Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein at the Hat
Thursday October 9th, 7pm Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Stephen Marotto and Willful Devices Zion Community Commons: 1697 Lafond Ave., St. Paul (this concert is not wheelchair accessible) Tickets at the door - $15 / $10 students. Cash, check, Venmo, Paypal accepted Cellist Stephen Marotto is a passionate advocate for contemporary music and plays regularly […]
Eight Grammy Awards Two Emmy Nominations Two Oscar Nominations 2024 NEA Jazz Master Terence Blanchard has been a consistent artistic force for making powerful musical statements concerning painful American tragedies – […]
Vocalist Arne Fogel celebrates the music of JEROME KERN and DOROTHY FIELDS, with Rick Carlson on piano. The classic “Great American” songs by the two of them, together and and apart.
St. Paul's historic Landmark Center kicks off their 14th annual Landmark Live concert series with Davina & The Vagabonds' Davina Sowers. Making a rare solo appearance, Davina will kick off an all-female lineup that includes Chastity Brown and Kiss the Tiger. The Landmark Center presents the series in their F.K.Weyerhaeuser Auditorium – a beautifully intimate […]
Sarah Morris has a habit of missing the forest. From the day the Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter picked up a guitar, she’s been too busy crafting love letters to the details of the trees. Morris’ endearingly honest, expertly penned songs encourage audiences to pull away from the big picture. Then, we are invited to get caught up in […]
32nd Street Jazz returns to Fingal's Cave at MetroNOME Brewery in St. Paul to perform our own take on the legendary Miles Davis album Kind of Blue, in its entirety. We'll also feature a set of originals which will be part of our upcoming appearance on Backroads from Lakeland PBS in Bemidji. 32nd Street Jazz […]
Join Mac with Peter “El Chino” Shu and Matthew Echols for a great night of Latin, Bossa Nova, and Brazilian Jazz Live at The High Hat!
Carolyn Young and the East Lake Jazz Workshop Tribute to the music of Lucinda Williams.
Cabaret Night at the Phipps season #5 starts with Twin Cities artists Jennifer Eckes and Zachary Scot Johnson, exploring some of the songs from the 1960s and 70s that grew from folk music traditions and have been woven into the fabric of Americana and popular music history. Doors at 6:30pm, show from 7:00-9:00pm in the Phipps […]
Dean Magraw, Steve Pikal, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
Original Roots & Soul With: Clark Adams, Blair Krivanek. Nick Salisbury, and Greg Schutte
Judith Hill has established herself as one of the most dynamic and versatile artists in music. Her breakout appearance on The Voice earned her a dedicated fan base. Also, her collaborations with legends like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Prince garnered critical acclaim. Her music effortlessly blends elements of soul, funk, R&B, and pop, creating […]
When the artistry of vocalist Jennifer Grimm met the mastery of composer-arranger Adi Yeshaya, a new sound was born. Don’t miss this thirteen-piece jazz orchestra in a night of compositions and new arrangements of jazz and pop favorites. Composer, arranger and jazz pianist Adi Yeshaya was born and raised in Israel. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, […]
It’s a little over 2,000 miles from Compton to Nashville. Drop the needle on Keb’ Mo’s latest album, 2022’s Good To Be, and you can make the trip in under four minutes. “I’ve lived in Nashville for the last eleven years,” says Keb’, “but Compton has always been my home. Finding a way to connect […]
Moore By Four quickly established themselves as a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene upon their 1986 inception. There, they started out at Ruby’s Cabaret in Minneapolis. The group […]
New York Times described Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart as “the best organ trio of the last decade.” The trio, which has played together for over thirty years, is recognized for charting new ground. Here, they do this through synergistic playing and thoughtful music. Moreover, they display their distinctive sound on over a […]
Dale Alexander, Christian Swenson, Jay Epstein at Waterbury
Adam Wolff is a jazz pianist based in San Diego, California. He plays with a strong groove/blues element, in the style of Gene Harris. Ahmad Jamal is also a strong influence-while living New York City for many years, he had the good fortune to study and record with two of Jamal’s drummers. Expect to hear […]
An Evening of Classic Basie Style Big Band ACME Jazz Company is an 18-piece Big Band featuring vocalist Arne Fogel, performing selections from the Great American Songbook. Saxophonist Bob Parsons contributes the classic charts, plus unique arrangements to the band’s growing eclectic repertoire. This month, the band celebrates The Sinatra Sound. Arne Fogel: Vocalist Bob Parsons: Music Director and Arranger Arranger […]
The Dylan Salfer Band is a dynamic six-piece from Minneapolis, led by guitarist/vocalist Dylan Salfer. Dylan cut his teeth playing with legends like Buddy Guy, Bobby Whitlock, James Cotton, & Bernard Allison. Salfer had a vision to assemble the city’s top talent. Thus, he formed a band featuring sax, bass, keys, & not one, but […]
Saxophonists Pete Whitman and Bryan Murray face off in an old fashioned non-lethal battle of the Tenors! Along with the contenders are pianist Phil Aaron in this corner and bass Gary Raynor in that corner , with referee Peter Kogan on the drums. The arena is located in Fingal's Cave - the great lower level […]
Kavyesh Kaviraj, Christian Swenson, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
A night of straight up jazz with a piano trio featuring Adam Wolff on piano and Rachel Holder on vocals.
Green Line is a five piece jazz + funk band based in Minneapolis.
Vocalist Maud Hixson and pianist Rick Carlson perform jazz songs by women songwriters
StableMates: Dale Alexander, Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein
Paul Harper – Tenor Saxophone Phil Aaron – Piano Tom Lewis – Bass Nathan Norman – Drums
Including a delicious concoction of Jazz, Funk/Soul, and Latin—paying homage to the greats of days gone by, with a generous tip of the hat to the styles of shared musical heroes of more recent times, OG members of the Twin Cities legendary Powerhouse band, Greazy Meal, featuring Tommy Barbarella (Prince, Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas) on […]
Kenny Garrett’s latest release, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors, is a multi-faceted album. The music, however, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’ seminal LP, On the Corner, subverted its main […]
The music of iconic jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt
Kristin Korb is an upright jazz bassist and vocalist. Originally from Montana she resides in Denmark and tours in Scandinavia and other parts of Europe. She is on a midwest tour and will be playing once again at the Danish American Center, where she performed in 2022. She also performed at the Twin Cities Jazz […]
TUESDAY JAZZ DANCE PARTY NO COVER CHARGE
