Join trumpeter Ella Grace and her band of musicians with ties to the Minnesota jazz scene for an evening of Ella’s original arrangements of classic holiday tunes! Backed by Tyler Lustek on piano, Adam Tucker on bass, and Jack Schabert on drums, Ella will help you get in the holiday spirit with all of your […]
A Wonderful Holiday Tradition! Of course it’s the most wonderful time of the year when Santa and the Minnesota Boychoir appear (at Crooners)! Come hear sacred and secular classics along […]
Jazz Piano Trio Including Local Legends Join three iconic Minnesota jazz performers as they share some of their favorite hard-swinging jazz standards, American Songbook hits, and a holiday classic or two. Will Kjeer: Piano Kenny Horst: Drums Billy Peterson: Bass No more legendary a rhythm section exists in the midwest than that of Kenny Horst and […]
NxtGn star Will Aldrich returns to Fingal’s Cave for the umpteenth time. Honestly, we love this kid, and he puts on a great show.
The Harry Scott Trio will perform two sets of genre-spanning jazz, featuring arrangements of Bach, Chopin, jazz standards, and original works. Band Members: Harry Scott - Keys Callum Schultz - Bass Ari Williams - Drums ✧ Harry Scott is an 18 year old pianist and composer based in Chicago and the Twin Cities. He has […]
Dean Harrington earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the U of MN and was a first prize winner in the Schubert Club student scholarship competition. For the last two decades he has been performing music with his own band Mill City Hot Club and other local groups playing swing, gypsy […]
Holiday Songs, Jazz and R & B Charmin Michelle and Geoff Jones invite you to enjoy an evening of Holiday songs and more. “Favorite Things and Songs” from the Great […]
We're Back to 'Bone's - a stellar joint - to knock out some post Xmas roots & soul, a seasonal song or two. And our splendid host Jeremy is running […]
At the age of 24, Dale Alexander 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 […]
Special matinee show—your favorites from the Great American Songbook and holiday favorites by request!
60s Lounge Jazz and Pop Join RetroFizz for an evening of groovy Elevator Pop (think Mancini, Bacharach, Bossa Nova, etc.) as well as some hip holiday deep cuts. Order up a Hot Toddy and enjoy a show created specifically for the week when holiday vinyl mingles with the rest of your LP collection. Ariel Donahue: […]
The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad […]
Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas. Hear the classic score from composer Vince Guaraldi, performed by one of the region’s finest piano trios. It’s guaranteed to put a smile on […]
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 […]
RLC Jazz 19th Annual Jazz New Year's Eve 19th annual free New Year's Eve concert by the 18-piece big band. Dancers and listeners all welcome! 7:00 - 8:30 pm on every New […]
Join us for our monthly residency at Minneapolis' Oldest Tavern. 2 sets. The Funk begins at 7:30. Join Brian Ziemniak (hammond organ), David Feily (gtr), and Kevin Washington (drums) for […]
An Evening of Great Holiday Jazz A New Year’s tradition, Connie imagines a lakeside lodge atmosphere in the Dunsmore Room with a mix of celebratory, reflective and inspiring songs for the year ahead. With the wintry view of Moore Lake outside, you’ll feel like you’re on a Northwoods getaway! Connie Evingson: Vocals Jon Weber: Piano […]
Happy New Year !!!
Tim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar repertoire since he won the National Fingerpicking Championship in 1993 with a ground breaking arrangement of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Sparks continues to […]
The Fuzzy Math nerds return for an evening of fabulous jazz.
KDTU has electrified audiences around the world for over twenty-five years. They have played the fields of Naeba in Japan at the infamous Fuji Rock Festival. Also, the hallowed stage of Madison Square Garden, joining the Dave Matthews Band and The Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Further, he performed as Sexual Chocolate (Karl was in the […]
This fun and audacious show is a tribute to the Victorian Music Hall brought to you by the producers of Kickin’ It Irish and the Celtic Holiday Hooley. Travel back in time as the show whisks you down London’s famous Strand—from the humble pubs and clubs of the East End to the opulent Grand Palaces of the West […]
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 […]
Come out January 4 to the brand new, yet to be named, gallery in the Ivy Building (2637 27th Avenue S., Minneapolis). The space is amazing, the music will be […]
At the age of 24, Dale Alexander had a rich and varied musical background than many musicians achieve in a lifetime. Studying with prominent musicians such as Marvin Dahlgren and […]
The Legendary Cornbread Harris! James Samuel Cornbread Harris Jr- or just plain Cornbread; pianist, local legend and a founder of the “Minneapolis Sound” returns with his brand of blues, jazz and original music […]
On her remarkable debut album, 2025’s Escape, Peruvian-American saxophonist/composer Lucia Sarmiento emerges as a rising star in modern jazz. Here, she delivers playful yet intricate melodies. “When I play the saxophone, I love […]
Pianist Ted Godbout has been building a reputation as a sympathetic accompanist for area vocalists as well as a creative composer and bandleader. He holds a B.A. in Music – […]
An Evening of Great Jazz and World Music Dean Magraw and Suwal Singh bring their music to the Dunsmore Jazz Room! This fortuitous collaboration presents a fresh expression of the […]
Ahmed Abdulkarim has been performing music his entire life. He began on the piano, then moved to the bugle to the trombone before finally settling on the trumpet in 1956. Trumpet jazz is where he truly found his voice. Abdulkarim studied under Manny Laureano of the Minnesota Symphony and has performed at legendary venues including […]
Three of the Twin Cities’ most creative musicians have performed since 1997 as Framework, specializing in original works and inventive covers of modern jazz heroes. Framework is one of the […]
Award-winning folk duo Curtis & Loretta play a special concert, debuting Loretta's new full-size gold concert harp. Funded by a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, this show will feature new pieces, originals from the beloved husband-wife duo and some collaborations with local harpist Hannah Flowers.
Milwaukee saxophonist Ryan Meisel presents a night of original jazz featuring Minneapolis-based guitarist Toivo Hannigan and bassist Dan Carpel with Milwaukee’s Jake Polancich on drums. The quartet will perform music from Meisel’s latest vinyl recordings: "Spirit Dance," a tribute to 1960s John Coltrane, and "Jarred," inspired by 1970s Miles Davis. Band Members: Ryan Meisel - […]
Original Roots & Soul music With: Blair Krivanek, Nick Salisbury, and Greg 'Hit Man' Schutte
Burning Vocals, Traditional & Contemporary Orchestral Jazz, Swing & Bop The Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra brings together world-class musicianship and cinematic big-band power under the direction of celebrated composer, arranger and pianist Adi Yeshaya, whose credits span Prince, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Burt Bacharach and more. Known for his imaginative orchestrations and bold […]
Saxophonist David Binney stands out as one of the most prolific jazz musicians on the scene today. Here, critics and fans acclaim him as a considerable and highly individual compositional talent. Furthermore, Jazz […]
