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  • Dale Alexander, Dan Carpel, Jay Epstein at Waterbury Restaurant

    Waterbury Restaurant 3012 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Dale Alexander at the age of 24 had a rich and varied musical background than many musicians achieve in a lifetime. Studying with prominent musicians such as Marvin Dahlgren and Dr. Reginald Buckner of the University School of Music served to enhance Dale’s unlimited natural musical talent. He was recognized by the University of Wisconsin […]

    Free
  • Ethan Ostrow and the Outside In at Berlin

    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    The Outside In isn’t your grandma’s modern jazz band. Ethan Ostrow’s project blends elements of rock, funk, and folk with something completely new. Band Members: Nick Marziani - Saxophone Ethan Ostrow - Piano David Feily - Guitar Ethan Yeshaya - Bass Colin Mitchell - Drums ⊹ Formed in New York City in 2022, The Outside In […]

  • John Penny and The V-Band at The Midtown Global Market

    Midtown Global Market 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Minneapolis guitarist, composer, and singer John Penny and his Virtual Band, deliver musical inspiration to audiences with original World Jazz and American Roots music. Penny has performed thousands of gigs […]

  • Prudence Johnson & the Halcyon Jazz Quartet at Crooners

    Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, United States

    Jazz with an Understated Vibe Versatility can be rewarding but some music just feels like home. Vocalist Prudence Johnson returns to her jazz roots with the Halcyon Jazz Quartet, following their sparkling debut at Crooners last spring. With an “off the beaten path” approach to repertoire and featuring the amazing Dave Hagedorn on vibes, and […]

  • Zacc Harris with Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein at the Hat!

    The High Hat 485 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN, United States

    Zacc Harris is a Minneapolis-based guitarist, composer, and bandleader who has been an integral part of the Twin Cities jazz scene since 2005. Recognized for his articulate guitar work, inventive compositions, and dynamic live performances, he performs with and leads a range of projects, including the Atlantis Quartet, the Zacc Harris Group, and American Reverie. […]

  • Dakota Andersen Debut Album Release Show

    Hook & Ladder 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join local jazz vocalist and songwriter Dakota Andersen at the release show for his debut album, Switchgrass! Featuring all original jazz compositions in a variety of styles and folk/fusion openers […]

    $10
  • Al Di Meola at Dakota Jazz Club

    Al Di Meola at Dakota Jazz Club
    Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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. […]

  • Puuluup with Ponyfolk at Hopkins Center for the Arts

    Hopkins Center For the Arts 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, United States

    “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  Puuluup 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 […]

  • Isaiah Collier: Collier Plays Coltrane at Dakota Jazz Club

    Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    One of today’s most exciting saxophonists celebrates John Coltrane’s centennial! Isaiah 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. In 2025 he […]

  • From Out of Town…to Burning Down – And Evening of Wal-To-Wall A Cappella

    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.