Trumpet Summit: A Jazz Trumpet “Throw-Down”
Trumpeters Steve Kenny, Omar Abdulkarim, Jake Baldwin and Solomon Parham with a stunning jazz rhythm section - a don't miss trumpet fest!
Trumpeters Steve Kenny, Omar Abdulkarim, Jake Baldwin and Solomon Parham with a stunning jazz rhythm section - a don't miss trumpet fest!
Affinity Trio creates an intimate ambience with a strong rhythmic groove. Individually, its members have worked with some of the biggest names in the jazz world: Benny Golson, Phil Woods, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, Bruce Barth, Brian Lynch, Greg Tardy, Frank Morgan, and more. The trio has held a regular Monday night residency at the […]
Tre Spiritus Album Release Show on Hallowe’en! Tre Spiritus Modern Jazz/Rock trio Dig B.-Bass and Vocals Par Ljungstrom-Guitar Rikki Davenport-Drums
Django meets Djimi!
Instrumental Funk, R&B, Soul, and Jazz Ronny delivers a high-energy mix of Funk, R&B, and Soul—where the saxophone takes center stage as the lead vocalist. The Ronny Loew Band’s sound is a high-energy fusion of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, and rock — blending original material with dynamic takes on timeless classics. Also enjoy special tributes […]
Welcome to the House of Jazz Returns event! Get ready for a night filled with smooth and soulful melodies at the Depot Coffee House | The Freight Room. Join us on November 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM (Central Time) for an unforgettable evening of live music. "The House of Jazz" by Wenso Ashby is a […]
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 surprise, challenge, and thrill audiences with his diverse repertoire and stunning technique. Equally at home with Country Blues, Jazz or World Music, Sparks’ extraordinary ability […]
Four shows in one night! Jazz from four different eras/styles with a four piece band and three stellar vocalists.
Kenni Holmen is one of the most active recording and touring musicians from the Twin Cities area. He performed and recorded with many local, national and international artists over his thirty-year […]
Songwriters, Storytellers, Damn-Near-Legends With their distinctive approaches to writing, their shared love of the 12 string guitar, their sturdy voices and great harmonic sense (not to mention vast senses of humor!), Claudia Schmidt and Ann Reed create an intimate show that delights and moves anyone lucky enough to be in the audience. Claudia Schmidt: Vocals, […]
Andrew Moore and Nolan Mancl-Saxon present an evening of guitar and percussion music. Come enjoy an evening of good food, good music, and good vibes!
Dale Alexander, Graydon Peterson, Jay Epstein at Waterbury Restaurant 3012 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis MN 55416
A Note From Sam: “The music that my father David Grisman and his close friend, Jerry Garcia, made in the early 1990s (in the house that I grew up in) is not only some of the most timeless acoustic music ever recorded, it also triggers my oldest and fondest musical memories. What I find most […]
Trombonist/composer JC Sanford and his band, EQ (i.e., Electric Quartet) offer up a creative tour de force with Sanford’s eighth album as a leader: Denki, which translates to “electricity” from Japanese. Sanford’s experimentations with pedals and effects animated this collection of dynamic tunes, which pulls from open improvisation, Stevie Wonder, and German metal alike. Denki […]
Bryan Nichols, Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein at the High Hat
Special "Autumn Leaves" show featuring beautiful and nostalgic dance songs from the Great American Songbook.
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 those two […]
On Friday, Nov 7, 7:30 pm, Arts on Bryant (Minneapolis) presents jazz pianist Mary Louise Knutson in a rare solo concert as part of their First Friday Concert Series. Arts on Bryant, is a new neighborhood home presenting small, curated experiences rooted in the arts (think house concerts, yoga, meditation, youth classes, and classic movies). […]
Artistry presents JENNIFER GRIMM SINGS JUDY GARLAND Join Jennifer and her 11-piece band as she sweetly sails through Judy Garland classics such as “You Made Me Love You,” “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart” and, of course, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Accompanied by the Midwest’s top musicians including Dan Chouinard on piano, Gary Raynor […]
A night of songs from the beloved composer with vocalist Maud Hixson accompanied by Rick Carlson on piano.
Voces de las Américas - Minnesota: A continent’s worth of harmony on a Midwestern stage. Hosted by the Argentine Choir of Minnesota, this festival presents the vibrant diversity of Latin American choral and dance traditions. On Saturday, a multi-choir celebration at the Church of St. George brings together Coro Argentino de Minnesota, Border CrosSing, and […]
Get ready for a night of infectious grooves with Purple Funk Metropolis, a charismatic seven-piece instrumental band bringing their unique blend of soul, jazz, funk, and more to the stage. Join us for a high-energy performance as Purple Funk Metropolis showcases their raw and captivating sound. Their musical journey, which began in the jazz classes […]
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is one of the Twin Cities’ most creative drummers. He also took iTunes by storm with the release of his project BiG HOMiE. Here, his August 2020 release reached Number One on the iTunes jazz charts within twenty-four hours. Buckner’s music is a fusion of his influences: Gospel, R&B, hip hop, African […]
Saturday with Swingin’ On a Star at the Mpls. Eagles, 11/8, 7:00 - 10:00. Tasty medium tempo swing with just a sprinkling of Latin, ballads, and waltzes. 2507 E. 25th Street, Mpls. $10 admission. Cold drinks and hot food available. Great dance floor. Delicious music!
Take That Back returns to Fingal's Cave. Featuring Joan Hutton and Sue Orfield.
Original Roots & Soul music With: Clark Adams. Blair Krivanek, Nick Salisbury, and Greg Schutte We'll be videotaping this one - so come on down and dance, sing along, or tastefully heckle me
Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists working today. Joshua was born in Berkeley, California, and he is the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. He was exposed at an early age to a variety of music (jazz, classical, rock, soul, Indian, Indonesian, Middle-Eastern, African). Also, […]
Dance Lesson 6:00pm :: Live Music 6:30pm-9:00pm :: All Ages GA: $10 Box-Office / $12.16 Online / $10 DOOR Join South High School and Roosevelt High School for a night […]
6-7pm Guitarra Mike Guitarra Mike (aka Mike Salovich) was born in the tradition of American Primitive Guitar – the original percussive metal fingerpicking of Leo Kottke, Peter Lang, John Fahey. At this Guitar Society gig Mike will go back in time and slide on giant metal fingerpicks and a bulky polymer thumb pick to pound […]
Dizzy brings a fresh, modern take to classic jazz, blending soulful melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and smooth grooves. Their sound is warm, engaging, and full of personality. For this performance, Dizzy features special guest saxophonist John Bertsch for an unforgettable night of live jazz with a spin.
Aside from being one of the principal innovators of modern jazz guitar, John Scofield is a rare creative artist. He is a stylistic chameleon who has forged a consistent, rock-solid […]
A mix of traditional hymns, Southern gospel, blues and mountain music, intertwining story and song to chronicle the evolution of gospel music from its roots in slavery continuing up through […]
Classical, Modern, Underrepresented Composers Get ready for an unforgettable night as the internationally award-winning Mill City String Quartet makes their debut at Crooners Supper Club! This dynamic performance will transport you through vibrant Spanish dance rhythms, soulful African melodies, and bold modern classical works. With a program celebrating both renowned and underrepresented composers, MCSQ brings […]
It’s a strange thing, watching audiences sing along with Alex without speaking his native Spanish. But they do. They “la-la-la” their way from chorus to chorus, caught up in his inescapable gravitational pull. His warm, elastic vocals float above a sound essentially from everywhere. It’s an effortless mix of funk, soul, and pan-Latin textures, and no matter […]
Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Schwartzberg / Abdelqader/ Linz Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7pm. Zion Community Commons: 1697 Lafond Ave., St. Paul. Tickets at the door - $15 / $10 students. Cash, check, Venmo, Paypal accepted. (Aaron not playing - but please check out these amazing players) This concert is not wheelchair accessible. Levi Schwartzberg […]
Brandon Wozniak, Phil Aaron, Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein at the Hat
Yeti Steady is the collaborative project of Eric Carranza (guitar) and Suwal Singh (tabla), often including a wide variety of guest artists/musicians. Their first appearance at Berlin on November, 13th will feature Matty Harris (saxophone) and John C.S. Keston (piano)
For over 30 years, Galactic has been a powerhouse of New Orleans music, fusing funk, jazz, rock, and soul into a sound that’s unmistakably their own. Originally coming together in the '90s as a late-night funk band, the group has grown into a genre-defying collective that continues to evolve while staying true to their roots. Their high-energy […]
Celebrating the release of their lauded new album Infinite Love, Megan Kreidler's indie/rock band Kiss the Tiger performs as part of this year's all-female Landmark Live concert series at St. Paul's historic Landmark Center (also featuring Davina Sowers on 11/21 and Chastity Brown on 12/12). Taking place in their F.K.Weyerhaeuser Auditorium (a beautifully intimate theater […]
Michelle Kinney, Chris Cunningham, Joe Strachan, and Nick Gaudette are very proud to announce the arrival of their new album If Always, and invite you to a very special show […]
Carolyn Young and the West 7th Band play the music of Lucinda Williams.
Composer/saxophonist Joan Hutton will perform a mix of originals, standards, and free jazz with guitarist Mike Wolter and bassist Dan Carpel.
Step into an unforgettable evening of smooth jazz with the legendary Tony Exum Jr. This isn’t your typical club or auditorium performance—this is an intimate, curated experience designed just for you. What to Expect: VIP Early Bird Perks: VIP upgrades includes premium seating, exclusive pre-dinner mixer with Tony, and a drink ticket. Three-Course Dinner: Enjoy […]