Bulldozer School is a boundary-pushing trio featuring bassist and multi-instrumentalist Anthony Cox, drummer Dave King, and saxophonist/electronic artist Brandon Wozniak. The group moves fluidly between original compositions, reimagined standards, and open-ended explorations, blending acoustic and electronic textures with a focus on interaction, nuance, and spontaneity. Cox has performed with artists such as John Scofield, Geri […]
Emmy Award winner and acoustic guitar vanguard. If you don’t know Billy’s music, or what he’s been through to keep making it, this show is a must-see. Acoustic guitar that […]
An Evening of Creative Popular Nostalgia In this brand-new show to the Crooners Main Stage, we’ll explore the sonic push and pull that reflects the current state of the world today. From rock to jazz, Latin to old school funk and everything in between. Along the way we’ll find out why its music… music that […]
Jovon Williams uses some of his favorite tunes as a template to express his feelings and visions as an artist: a culmination of hardship and gratitude forged from navigating youth. Band Members: Jovon Williams - Saxophones Tarek Abdelqader - Drums Hans Fuerst - Piano/Keys Ethan Yeshaya - Bass ⊹ Jovon Williams is an up-and-coming legend […]
Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra is a New Orleans and Balkans styled brass band playing the music of Paul Fonfara. Our repertoire includes cinematic avant spy jazz, tango, klezmer, modern modal takes on traditional Balkans sounds and vintage-esque big band arrangements.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at 318 Cafe as Dizzy breathes new life into the sounds we love. Renowned for putting a new spin on classic jazz, Dizzy honors the legends of the past while carving out a sound that is strictly for the "here and now." Whether you’re a lifelong jazz aficionado or […]
An Evening of Bluegrass, Great Vocal Harmony, and Original Songs The Double Down Daredevils are a 6 piece band playing Bluegrass standards and many original songs as well. The band has […]
Manouche-jazz played in the French swing tradition of the 1930’s
Brazilian vocalist Natania and group Ticket To Brasil will bring a playlist of great bossa classics and groovy Brazilian jazz tunes to Crooners' Main Stage on Saturday, January 31st at 7:00 PM Natania Kamin: Vocal Pavel Jany: Guitar John Croarkin: Sax, Flute, Harmonica Ted Godbout: Piano Matt Senjem: Bass Josue Alfaro: Drums, Vocal
Twin Cities vocalists Jennifer Eckes and David Kozisek team up with pianist Adam Baus for an unforgettable night highlighting their favorite songs from the silver screen. Just in time for Hollywood’s awards season, enjoy a fun array of tunes from the Golden Age of movie musicals, animated films, and hit motion picture theme songs of […]
Gospel and blues, melodic sensibility, and honest emotion… Based in Minnesota, with roots in Tennessee, Chastity Brown grew up surrounded by country and soul music. In the gospel church of her childhood, she played saxophone and drums. Also, she found her singing voice and a passion for music. NPR’s “Favorite Sessions,” CMT, American Songwriter, the London Times and Paste Magazine have all featured […]
Martin Dosh and JT Bates have been exploring rhythms in tandem since the turn of the century, drawing from shared influences of all areas of jazz music, pocket drumming, and sampling/collage music. ✧ Growing up in a musical family gave JT Bates an early start into sound and rhythmic exploration. He set on the path […]
A r/evolving jazz combo led by vocalist Sophie Javna, playing reimagined standards, soul and improvisation.
A r/evolving jazz combo led by vocalist Sophie Javna, bringing reimagined standards, soul and improvisation to the Jazz Central Studios stage. Featuring: Sophie Javna - vocals Pete Quirsfeld - drums Steven Hobert - piano Calvin Caron - bass
The Sound of Gospel©, (SOG) a Black History Month celebration presented by 2nd Chance Outreach, shines a light on the artistry, spirituality, and storytelling at the heart of gospel music. People of all ages are welcome to attend this soul-stirring and uplifting staged production that celebrates and honors Black History Month through the soundscape of […]
Live sets by Parisota Hot Club are a melting pot of styles steeped in blues, jazz and ’60’s pop music. Retro noire style movie themes, à la Henry Mancini and others, selections by Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles are standard set features.Familiar melodies, unexpected excursions, and sonic surprises reminiscent of vintage psychedelic Brit-Rock, […]
Best of Straight-Ahead, Brazilian, and Contemporary Jazz This ensemble of veteran musicians combines the best of straight-ahead, Brazilian, and contemporary jazz from such artists as Brad Mehldau, Eliane Elias, Keith Jarrett, Yellowjackets, Wayne Shorter, Bobby McFerrin and more. The trio (Mark Weisberg, Michael Pilhofer, Phil Kadidlo) will interpret these gems in musical conversation with the […]
Donald Harrison, saxophone Billy Harper, saxophone Cecil McBee, bass George Cables, piano Eddie Henderson, trumpet David Weiss, trumpet Billy Hart, drums Experience counts, especially in jazz. The more time musicians spend interpreting tunes and interacting with others, the more articulation an audience can expect. You can hear the fruits of such work in the expressive […]
Resonance: A David Feily Release Residency explores how new music comes alive in real time. On three Sundays in February, live shows will coincide with the release of brand-new recordings from top Twin Cities guitarist David Feily. Each release and corresponding show will highlight Feily as a composer, bandleader, guitarist, and improviser and display how […]
“fusing blues, Latin, classic R&B, zydeco, Cajun, Tex-Mex, and roots rock” – AllMusic New frontiers fit nicely atop the boundary-breaking career of singer songwriter and slide guitar icon Sonny Landreth. He has […]
Dan Newton, accordion and vocals Eric Mohring, mandolin, fiddle and vocals Brian Barnes, guitar and vocals Erik Lillestol, bass Joe Steinger, percussion Elizabeth Rowan, percussion Prudence Johnson, vocals Dan Newton’s Café Accordion Orchestra (CAO) performs an eclectic mix full of French flair, Latin heat and Bohemian attitude. The heart of the CAO repertoire is the romantic, gypsy-influenced […]
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 […]
The Headhunters form one of the foundations of jazz and funk music. They formed in 1973 and are known for their iconic best-selling recordings released in the mid-1970s. Furthermore, the ensemble continues to impress audiences at their live shows and with their album releases today. While Herbie Hancock has not regularly joined them during fifty years […]
Pianist/composer Aaron Parks, bassist Ben Street, and drummer Eric McPherson perform music from Parks' third Blue Note release, By All Means, which explores a new color palette influenced by the likes of Wayne Shorter, Kenny Wheeler, Horace Silver, and Duke Ellington. Band Members: Aaron Parks - Piano Eric McPherson - Drums Ben Street - Bass […]
After three years of playing together, cellist Jacqueline Ultan and guitarist Pavel Jany are releasing their first album! The release celebration will take place at Crooners Supper Club / Dunsmore […]
Chester, PA native Avery*Sunshine has established herself as a musical powerhouse. Here she seamlessly blends her roles as a pianist, singer, songwriter, and producer. A proud graduate of Spelman College, she moved from the academic halls to the global stage. Her journey is a testament to her talent, dedication, and passion for music. Together with her husband […]
Over the course of a music career that is approaching its 40-year mark, Adi Yeshaya has earned international recognition as an arranger, composer and orchestrator. He has collaborated with renowned artists, including Prince, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Doc Severinsen and Burt Bacharach. In addition, he has been arranging music for NBC The Voice. […]
An Evening of Contemporary Jazz and Vocalese Join Anya, Kavy, Dan, and Reid for a captivating evening of live jazz! This show features original lyrics and vocalese over crowd favorites such as “Soul Station” by Hank Mobley, “Footprints” by Wayne Shorter, “Whisper Not” by Benny Golson, and more. Kavyesh Kaviraj: Piano Dan Carpel: Bass Reid […]
Composing guitarist and singer John Penny and the Virtual Band bring musical inspiration to The High Hat with original World Jazz and American Roots music. With decades of experience playing […]
This Valentine’s season, Charlie Chaplin comes to Crooners in a one-of-a-kind cinematic and musical experience featuring a live chamber orchestra and special guest vocalist Maud Hixson. The evening begins with Maud Hixson performing a collection of mid-century Hollywood jazz hits alongside renowned pianist Rick Carlson. Following this opening set, audiences will be treated to Chaplin’s […]
An evening of music featuring saxophonist/composer Jason Weismann. Featuring: Jason Weismann - saxophone Ryan Garmoe - trumpet Ted Godbout - piano Ted Olsen - bass Mac Santiago - drums
