BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Jazz88.FM - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Jazz88.FM
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.jazz88.fm
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jazz88.FM
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260225T170113Z
CREATED:20260225T170113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T170113Z
UID:10008262-1776970800-1776978000@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Steve Wagner\, Adi Yeshaya\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHe 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.\nAs a resident of the Twin Cities\, Adi has served as a pianist and musical director for the late world-class jazz vocalist Debbie Duncan for nearly 3 decades. He also performed with countless Twin Cities vocalists such as Dennis Spears\, Ginger Commodore\, Gwen Matthews\, Bruce Henry\, Cookie Coleman\, and many others. He has been commissioned by many organizations\, including Minnesota Orchestra\, the Guthrie Theater\, Doc Severinsen Big Band\, and the Swiss Youth Orchestra – Jazzaar.\nAdi has been active as an educator\, as well. He taught at Berklee College of Music\, the University of Minnesota and McNally Smith College of Music (St. Paul\, MN). \nSteve Wagner has been a mainstay in the jazz music scene since the 1980s\, playing virtually every jazz club and theater in the twin cities area. Steve also toured with Bobby Watson of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/steve-wagner-adi-yeshaya-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Steve-Adi-Gary-Jay-merged-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The High Hat":MAILTO:info@thehighhatmn@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T223000
DTSTAMP:20260203T212547Z
CREATED:20260203T212547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T212547Z
UID:10007834-1776799800-1776810600@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:An Evening with Nomfusi at the Cedar Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:Described as a cross between Tina Turner and Miriam Makeba\, Nomfusi is a South African singer poised for greatness. \nThe soul of Mama Afrika meets the fire of Motown and Soul… in a pint-sized packet of dynamite. After a mere six years in the industry\, and with over twenty international tours under her belt\, Nomfusi has become one of South Africa’s most sought-after performers. Indeed\, there is nothing small about the tiny songstress with the gigantic voice and tons of charm. With sheer will and determination\, she has risen from the squalor of South African squatter camps to some of the major stages of the world. Likened by critics to a young Miriam Makeba with a twist of Tina Turner\, the multiple SAMA and Metro FM Award nominee embraces both her African heritage and the sounds of Soul and Motown she grew up with. Like a purifying wild fire that cuts through the bone\, her cathartic performances have been praised across the globe. \nNomfusi has given riveting performances across Europe and Canada at prestigious festivals such as WOMAD in England\, performing with Angelique Kidjo at the Afrikadey Festival in Canada\, and to an audience of more than 8000 at FMM Sines in Portugal\, and Lugano Jazz Festival. Recently she opened for superstar Lionel Richie at Stimmen Festival in Loerrach\, Germany. Nomfusi was chosen to portray the character of Miriam Makeba in “Long Walk To Freedom\,” the film about the life of Nelson Mandela\, Released in early 2014\, it is\, according to the Hollywood Reporter “the largest South African production ever mounted”.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/an-evening-with-nomfusi-at-the-cedar-cultural-center/
LOCATION:The Cedar Cultural Center\, 416 Cedar Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-03-at-2.52.15-PM.png
GEO:44.969633;-93.247313
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Cedar Cultural Center 416 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=416 Cedar Ave S:geo:-93.247313,44.969633
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152628Z
CREATED:20260408T152628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152628Z
UID:10008828-1776794400-1776805200@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:MN Guitar Society Monthly FREE Concert – MGS Founder’s Concert
DESCRIPTION:Steve Haskin Ensemble\nSteve Haskin is one of the founders of the Minnesota guitar society. He created the newsletter and the Guitarathons. He will be performing originals and jazz standards with harmonica wizard Clint Hoover who has recently returned from many years living in Pittsburgh. The ensemble also includes Michael Ziegahn\, singer and percussionist Terry Storhaug. Steve now lives in Austin\, Texas where he’s in the band the Austin Songbirds. \nAnthony Titus is a distinguished classical guitarist and educator who earned his B.A. from North Carolina School of the Performing Arts and his M.A. from San Diego State University. As a natural extension to his development in audio/video design\, Titus has also created a college guitar curriculum for the blind. Mr. Titus served as faculty at The University of St. Thomas\, Metro State University\, and Inver-Hills Community College where he co-developed a curriculum for a new A.F.A. degree in Music. He remains active in the classical music community through recordings and live performances.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/mn-guitar-society-monthly-free-concert-mgs-founders-concert/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MGS-MetroNOME-April-FB-Event.jpg
GEO:44.953159;-93.087964
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St Saint Paul MN 55101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=385 Broadway St:geo:-93.087964,44.953159
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T223000
DTSTAMP:20260203T213111Z
CREATED:20260203T213111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213111Z
UID:10007835-1776627000-1776637800@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Yasmin Williams at the Cedar Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:Yasmin Williams is one of the most innovative voices in guitar playing today\, crafting rich instrumental compositions that sway from traditional folk to atmospheric soundscapes\, experimenting with rich tapestries of sound. Her performance at The Cedar this Spring is sure to be a highlight of our 2026 calendar. \nYasmin Williams is an innovative guitarist and composer known for her unique compositional approach and expansive instrumental style. Her latest album Acadia\, released on Nonesuch Records\, showcases her evolution from solo performer to collaborative artist\, featuring partnerships with notable musicians like Aoife O’Donovan and Immanuel Wilkins. \nWilliams’ distinctive creative process involves “ruminating” on single notes until compositions naturally emerge. Beyond traditional fingerpicked guitar\, she demonstrates mastery of multiple instruments including kora\, harp guitar\, banjo\, and electric guitar. Her music\, while rooted in folk traditions\, transcends conventional structures to incorporate elements of progressive rock and experimental composition. \nFollowing her acclaimed 2021 album Urban Driftwood\, Acadia represents a significant artistic expansion\, featuring three distinct sections that move from traditional folk influences to atmospheric soundscapes and experimental arrangements. Williams’ approach emphasizes sustained tones and intricate articulation\, creating music that balances technical precision with ethereal\, floating melodies.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/yasmin-williams-at-the-cedar-cultural-center/
LOCATION:The Cedar Cultural Center\, 416 Cedar Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-03-at-3.26.57-PM.png
GEO:44.969633;-93.247313
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Cedar Cultural Center 416 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=416 Cedar Ave S:geo:-93.247313,44.969633
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T160227Z
CREATED:20260414T160227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T160227Z
UID:10008920-1776625200-1776634200@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Old Men Do Newman at Jazz Central Studios
DESCRIPTION:The Incomparable Music of Randy Newman: presenting songs of humor and biting satire \nPerformed by Old Men Do Newman featuring Mark Bloom\, Mike Cramer\, Owen Grossman\, Mike Kraemer\, and Bruce Thornton
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/old-men-do-newman-at-jazz-central-studios/
LOCATION:Jazz Central Studios\, 407 Central Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-14-at-11.01.06-AM.png
GEO:44.987811;-93.253899
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Ave SE Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=407 Central Ave SE:geo:-93.253899,44.987811
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260305T194230Z
CREATED:20260305T194230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T194230Z
UID:10008427-1776625200-1776630600@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:CusCampbell at Crooners Supper Club
DESCRIPTION:Backed by a four-piece band\, CusCampbell delivers a dynamic\, high-energy concert known for its polished musicality\, relatability\, and powerful crowd engagement – often moving through the audience to create an intimate\, unforgettable experience. \nCusCampbell: Trombone \nCusCampbell’s highlights include two 30-city national tours with Demola the Violinist\, a televised performance for Mayor Michelle Wu\, a virtual jam session with Jon Batiste\, and an anthem performance at the WNBA semi-finals. In addition to his shows\, he’s built a large platform around his content and music\, which has been widely shared and reposted by artists like Snoop Dogg\, Chris Brown\, Teddy Swims\, and Tory Lanez\, to name a few.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/cuscampbell-at-crooners-supper-club/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-1.24.49-PM.png
GEO:45.080014;-93.243633
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65 Fridley MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6161 State Hwy 65:geo:-93.243633,45.080014
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152544Z
CREATED:20260408T152544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T152544Z
UID:10008827-1776623400-1776630600@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:32nd Street Jazz + Vocals – featuring Becky Sun & Anne Lippin
DESCRIPTION:32nd Street Jazz returns to Fingal’s Cave with a special performance featuring vocalists Becky Sun & Anne Lippin.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/32nd-street-jazz-vocals-featuring-becky-sun-anne-lippin/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/32nd-street-jazz-fingals-cave-20260419-square-scaled-1.jpg
GEO:44.953159;-93.087964
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St Saint Paul MN 55101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=385 Broadway St:geo:-93.087964,44.953159
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260311T200325Z
CREATED:20260311T200325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T200325Z
UID:10008444-1776619800-1776627000@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Pat Metheny at Dakota Jazz Club for Two Nights
DESCRIPTION:Pat Metheny was born in Lee’s Summit\, MO on August 12\, 1954 into a musical family. He started on trumpet at the age of eight\, then switched to guitar at age twelve. By fifteen\, he worked regularly with the best jazz musicians in Kansas City\, receiving valuable on-the-bandstand experience. Then\, Metheny burst onto the international jazz scene in 1974. Over his three-year stint with vibraphone great Gary Burton\, the young player already displayed his soon-to-become trademarked playing style. Here\, he blended the loose and flexible articulation customarily reserved for horn players with an advanced rhythmic and harmonic sensibility. Moreover\, this way of playing and improvising was modern in conception but grounded deeply in the jazz tradition of melody\, swing\, and the blues. With his first album\, Bright Size Life (1975)\, he reinvented the traditional “jazz guitar” sound for a new generation.  \nMetheny’s versatility is nearly without peer on any instrument. He has performed with Steve Reich\, Ornette Coleman\, Herbie Hancock\, Jim Hall\, Milton Nascimento\, and David Bowie. Metheny’s body of work includes compositions for solo guitar\, small ensembles\, electric and acoustic instruments\, large orchestras\, and ballet pieces and even the robotic instruments of his Orchestrion project\, while always sidestepping the limits of any one genre.  \nPat Metheny has won twenty Grammy Awards spread out over a variety of different categories. Once\, he won seven consecutive Grammys for seven consecutive albums. In 2015 he was inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame\, becoming only the fourth guitarist to be included. In 2018 he was named an NEA Jazz Master\, the nation’s highest honor in jazz.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/pat-metheny-at-dakota-jazz-club-for-two-nights/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-11-at-3.01.08-PM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260304T193511Z
CREATED:20260304T193511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T193511Z
UID:10008410-1776607200-1776614400@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Finding Elijah\, a play on ending Hate
DESCRIPTION:.\nStorydance Theatre presents a story play dealing with the effects of hate and finding justice. A workshop on dealing with trauma after facing hate will also be offered as part of the Finding Elijah project. \nIn Jewish folklore the biblical prophet Elijah wanders the earth to provide justice\, compassion\, and healing in times of distress. The play explores Elijah throughout Jewish history in moments of antisemitism\, injustice\, and the often-broken discourse around Israel-Palestine. Rather than take a political stance\, the offering looks at the human cost of hate. While there is a decided Jewish focus in the production\, it aims to prompt audiences to reflect on their own experience. Stories in the play include traditional\, contemporary\, and personal accounts of dealing with hate and finding hope \nPerformers for this production include: Cia Sautter – Flamenco dancer\, Storyteller\, Workshop leader\, has a Ph.D in Religion and the Arts and training in movement and healing; Howard Lieberman and Ari Hoptman- acclaimed storyteller/actors; Talia Levine – a singer and musician who leads Koleinu\, specializing in world Jewish music. Musicians – David Greenberg (flamenco guitar)\, Ross Fellrath (flamenco singing)\, Jesse Simon\, percussion.\nMedia Contact: Cia Sautter\ncialuna13@gmail.com\n651-855-8940
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/finding-elijah-a-play-on-ending-hate/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Phoenix Theater\, 2605 Hennepin Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55408\, MN\, 55408\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/dreamstime_m_87498658.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Storydance Theatre":MAILTO:cialuna13@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T145707Z
CREATED:20260406T145707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T145707Z
UID:10008822-1776601800-1776609000@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Michael Gulezian Solo Acoustic Instrumental Guitar
DESCRIPTION:Michael Gulezian (gu-LAY-ze-in) is one of the most highly acclaimed solo acoustic instrumental guitarists of our time. He’s a phenomenal technical guitarist with the rare ability to transcend his own virtuosity\, creating music that touches and moves people at the deepest level – boundary-free\, mind-opening\, emotionally imbued\, horizon-expanding\, spiritually inspired\, conformity-crushing\, fearless\, genre-bending\, transcendent\, soulful\, joyful\, kickass\, exquisitely gorgeous instrumental solo acoustic guitar music – music that quite literally defies description. “Public radio favorite Michael Gulezian always has had strong ties to Minnesota and its guitar innovators\, from world-rockin’ Steve Tibbetts to bluesy Peter Lang. Yet he ranges far beyond folk\, playing hard-driving music that recalls Leo Kottke and the late Michael Hedges\, who called him “my kindred spirit.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/michael-gulezian-solo-acoustic-instrumental-guitar/
LOCATION:St. Sahag Armenian Church\, 203 N. Howell St.\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/michael-gulezian-los-angeles-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Sahag Armenian Church":MAILTO:info@saintsahag.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T221500
DTSTAMP:20260413T200956Z
CREATED:20260413T200956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T200956Z
UID:10008916-1776546000-1776550500@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Civil Disobedience: Blue Note in the Progressive '60s at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Civil Disobedience is a project initiated by New York bassist David Ambrosio\, showcasing the works of progressive jazz composers from the late 1960s Blue Note era. Featured composers include Bobby Hutcherson\, Jackie McLean\, Stanley Cowell\, Harold Land\, Joe Chambers\, Duke Pearson\, and James Spaulding. \nCivil Disobedience was conceptualized and convened as an artistic response to current socioeconomic and social justice events\, both on a domestic and global scale. By performing the politically conscious jazz compositions of the late 1960s Blue Note Era\, Civil Disobedience seeks to bring forth the timeless messages embedded in this music and connect them with the pressing issues of today. \nBand Members:\nDavid Ambrosio – Bass\nBruce Barth – Piano\nDonny McCaslin – Saxophone\nJason Palmer – Trumpet\nRudy Royston – Drums \n⊹ \nDavid Ambrosio has been one of New York City’s finest freelance musicians and educators for the past 30 years. His current working projects as a leader are Civil Disobedience: Blue Note Records in the Progressive ‘60s—featuring Grammy-nominated saxophonist Donny McCaslin and drumming legend Victor Lewis—and the David Ambrosio Trio\, featuring saxophonist Loren Stillman. In addition to his own ensembles\, he is the co-leader of the David Ambrosio/Russ Meissner Sextet\, 40Twenty\, and Grupo Los Santos. He also performs in many other groups\, including George Schuller’s Circle Wide\, Matt Renzi Trio\, Eri Yamamoto Trio\, and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s BMI/New York Jazz Orchestra. He has performed with such jazz greats as Kenny Werner\, Joe Lovano\, Terry Gibbs\, Buddy DeFranco\, George Garzone\, Joseph Jarmon\, and Ralph Alessi. Currently\, he is on the faculty at Hunter College and the New York Jazz Workshop in NYC. \nJazz pianist and composer Bruce Barth has been sharing his music with listeners the world over for more than 35 years. Originally from Pasadena\, CA\, Barth arrived on the New York jazz scene in 1988\, and soon started working in the bands of Stanley Turrentine and Terence Blanchard. Barth’s first two albums as a leader\, In Focus and Morning Call\, were chosen for the New York Times’ top 10 lists. Barth has been a member of the Terell Stafford Quartet for more than 15 years\, recording and performing extensively with this dynamic group. He has also had extended collaborations with Steve Wilson\, Luciana Souza\, Steve Nelson\, and Tony Bennett. \nDonny McCaslin is an American jazz saxophonist best known as the bandleader and primary saxophonist on David Bowie’s final album\, Blackstar. McCaslin began playing the sax at 12 in Santa Cruz\, CA. His acumen led to a full scholarship at the Berklee College of Music\, a four-year stint with Gary Burton’s quintet\, and a subsequent three-year stretch with Steps Ahead. Additional shift work with Maria Schneider\, Danilo Pérez\, the Gil Evans Orchestra\, and Elvis Costello also dot his resume. McCaslin’s hybrid of jazz and art rock is clearly evident in his two most recent albums. \nTrumpeter\, composer\, and educator Jason Palmer has performed with Roy Haynes\, Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Ravi Coltrane\, Jeff Ballard\, Lee Konitz\, Phil Woods\, Common\, Roy Hargrove\, and Lewis Nash. In addition to performing on over 40 albums as a sideman\, Palmer has recorded 17 albums under his own name on labels including Ayva\, Steeplechase\, Newvelle\, and Giant Step Arts. Four of his recordings were reviewed by DownBeat magazine and received at least 4 stars. Palmer has toured in over 40 countries with saxophonists Mark Turner\, Greg Osby\, Grace Kelly\, Allison Miller\, and Matana Roberts. \nFirst-call drummer Rudy Royston (Bill Frisell\, JD Allen\, Dave Douglas) has honed a thoroughly engaging voice as a composer and bandleader. His releases include his compelling debut 303 (2014)\, the raw and bracing trio follow-up Rise of Orion (2016) and the chamber quintet release Flatbed Buggy (2018).
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/civil-disobedience-blue-note-in-the-progressive-60s-at-berlin/2026-04-18/2/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-13-at-3.06.25-PM.png
GEO:44.982616;-93.263752
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Berlin 204 1st St S Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=204 1st St S:geo:-93.263752,44.982616
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260107T193846Z
CREATED:20260107T193846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T193846Z
UID:10007582-1776540600-1776546000@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Mali Obomsawin Sextet: Co-presented with Walker Art Center at Icehouse
DESCRIPTION:For Mali Obomsawin (Odanak First Nation)\, the language of free jazz and the language of Wabanaki are variations on a shared theme. Together with her sextet\, their composer/bassist weaves the prosody of one into the syntax of the other. Stories emerge: atonal winds wail over woozy bass lines; voices crescendo over beating hand drums. Melding Wabanaki songs with religious hymns and jazz traditions with Québécois folk music\, Obomsawin chronicles the complex histories that have come to shape Abenaki life today.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/mali-obomsawin-sextet-co-presented-with-walker-art-center-at-icehouse/
LOCATION:Icehouse\, 2528 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-07-at-1.38.37-PM.png
GEO:44.95681;-93.27794
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Icehouse 2528 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2528 Nicollet Ave:geo:-93.27794,44.95681
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260203T181357Z
CREATED:20260203T181357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T181357Z
UID:10007762-1776538800-1776547800@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Cotter Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Cotter Schools is excited to announce our upcoming Jazz Festival\, featuring a headliner concert with Bijon Watson and the Explosion Big Band. Bijon is a 3-time Grammy Award–winning trumpet player and will be backed by some of the best jazz musicians in the Midwest. \nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026 | 7:00 PM\nLocation: HBP Theater at St. Cecilia Hall\, Winona\, MN \nTickets are only $20 | All Seats Reserved \nGet tickets now: cotterschools.org/jazz-festival
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/cotter-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Jazz-Festival-Facebook-Post.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T191818Z
CREATED:20260413T191818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T191818Z
UID:10008845-1776538800-1776546000@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Cornbread Harris is at The High Hat
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Blues legend James Samuel “Cornbread” Harris is at the High Hat with an intimate Blues quartet representing the band Cornbread Harris and Friends. Cornbread will be at center stage bringing classic Blues originals and vintage Jazz covers. You’ll also get an occasional priceless word of wisdom from the dexterous elder pianist who is also a US Army veteran and a Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Cornbread Harris carries 98 years of Blues wisdom under his belt\, and will be 99 years young on April 23rd. Come enjoy an inspirational night with maestro Harris and soak up some charismatic Minnesota Blues. Grooving with Cornbread in the quartet is John Penny on guitar\, Scott Soule on bass\, and Doug Hill on drums – all three are alumni of the school of Cornbread Blues. Tickets at Eventbrite or at the door.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/cornbread-harris-is-at-the-high-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cornbread-sunglasses.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The High Hat":MAILTO:info@thehighhatmn@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260317T182731Z
CREATED:20260317T182731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T182731Z
UID:10008458-1776538800-1776546000@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:The Capri Presents BZ3 Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:Like a Sunday morning in a Saturday night juke joint\, the BZ3 Organ Trio bring the soulful vibe of the Hammond B3 to an exciting\, eclectic mix of jazz\, blues\, soul standards\, and original tunes. A mainstay with us here at the Capri\, this is a chance to experience the soulful artistry of Hammond B3 organist Brian Ziemniak\, guitarist David Feily\, and drummer Kevin Washington. Witness it!
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-capri-presents-bz3-organ-trio/
LOCATION:Capri Theater\, 2027 W Broadway Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-17-at-1.26.28-PM.png
GEO:45.00219;-93.305923
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capri Theater 2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2027 W Broadway Ave:geo:-93.305923,45.00219
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260305T192407Z
CREATED:20260305T192407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T192407Z
UID:10008426-1776535200-1776540600@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Jon Ailabouni “You Are Not Alone” Project with Zacc Harris at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Join trumpeter and composer Jon Ailabouni for an evening of original music from his most recent album entitled You Are Not Alone. Using the jazz tradition as a vehicle for storytelling\, Ailabouni’s work speaks to the challenges of our times\, offering hope and solace through musical catharsis. Ailabouni leads a five-piece ensemble that includes some of the best musicians and improvisers in the region. Come enjoy this dynamic evening of music for the heart\, designed for healing\, feeling\, and being. \nJon Ailabouni: Trumpet & Flugelhorn\nSimon Harding: Saxophones\nMike Conrad: Piano\nKaryn Quinn: Bass\nPete James Johnson: Drums\nSpecial Guest\, Zacc Harris: Guitar \nJon Ailabouni (he/him/his) is a sought-after trumpeter\, composer\, liturgist\, and educator based in La Crosse\, WI . Ailabouni’s improvisation as a soloist has been described as “sharp and resourceful” (AllAboutJazz.com). His 2023 album\, You Are Not Alone\, for SkyDeck Music features his original compositions and has been performed on the main stage at the Iowa City Jazz Festival and at clubs across the Midwest. Ailabouni serves as the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/jon-ailabouni-you-are-not-alone-project-with-zacc-harris-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-1.22.44-PM.png
GEO:45.080014;-93.243633
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65 Fridley MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6161 State Hwy 65:geo:-93.243633,45.080014
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T230000
DTSTAMP:20260220T163327Z
CREATED:20260220T163327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T163327Z
UID:10007902-1776457800-1776466800@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Bryan Nichols\, Graydon Peterson\, Jay Epstein at Volstead's
DESCRIPTION:Bryan has performed at most music venues in the Twin Cities and Chicago (where he lived from 2001-2005\,) in addition to international festivals including Sons d’Hiver (Paris\, France) and Kerava Jazz Festival (Kerava\, Finland) and local and regional festivals including the Chicago Jazz Festival and the Minnesota Sur Seine Festival. He’s been a regular performer on series like SPCO’s Liquid Music\, and Orchestra Hall’s Atrium Jazz Series. Bryan appears on recent recordings by Zacc Harris\, MANCRUSH\, Molly Dean\, Dead Man Winter\, Gang Font\, Kelly Rossum\, and many more. His most recent album\, a solo piano endeavor entitled  Looking North\,  was released in May 2016 on Shifting Paradigm Records.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/bryan-nichols-graydon-peterson-jay-epstein-at-volsteads/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bryan-Graydon-Jay-merged-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volstead's Emporium":MAILTO:info@volsteads.net
GEO:44.948289;-93.288187
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Volstead’s Emporium 711 W Lake St Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=711 W Lake St:geo:-93.288187,44.948289
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T230000
DTSTAMP:20260203T213601Z
CREATED:20260203T213601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213601Z
UID:10007836-1776456000-1776466800@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Them Coulee Boys with Kiernan at the Cedar Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:Them Coulee Boys spent the past decade-plus establishing themselves as one of the Midwest’s premier purveyors of bluegrass and Americana. The Cedar is thrilled to welcome the Eau Claire-based band to our stage for the first time. \n“A rollicking blend of bluegrass\, folk\, and rock and roll” – Folk Alley \nSoren Staff and Beau Janke—co-founders of folk/rock/Americana outfit Them Coulee Boys—met as camp counselors in northern Wisconsin in 2011. Their weekend workshopping of Avett Brothers and classic country tunes led to original songs and adding Soren’s brother Jens on mandolin\, Neil Krause on electric bass and Stas Hable on drums. \nThe band’s name is a nod to the glacial melt-carved river valleys they call home\, known by early French fur trappers as coulees. Known for wild swings of emotion during sets\, it is not unusual to see fans in tears and minutes later dancing with abandon. The honesty and ability to talk and sing about the feelings and emotions that shape them has endeared them to a growing group of fans and friends. \nKiernan is the Minneapolis-based musical project of Laura Kiernan\, who is very excited to be playing with a band. Her indie folk tunes can be described as “sounds for when you’re feeding the pigeons.” In other words: soft\, silly\, spacious and best done with friends. She is joined by Nate LeBrun (Humbird\, Squinny) on drums\, Maddie Thies (anni xo\, Sister Species) on bass\, and Jared Johnson on guitar. The band released its first full length album in 2025\, after being named one of the Best New Bands by First Avenue that year. They’re excited to release more this year – they hope it nourishes your ears like a nice hunk of bread.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/them-coulee-boys-with-kiernan-at-the-cedar-cultural-center/
LOCATION:The Cedar Cultural Center\, 416 Cedar Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-03-at-3.31.46-PM.png
GEO:44.969633;-93.247313
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Cedar Cultural Center 416 Cedar Ave S Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=416 Cedar Ave S:geo:-93.247313,44.969633
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T200443Z
CREATED:20260413T200443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T200443Z
UID:10008914-1776454200-1776461400@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Crescent Moon / Andrew Broder (Vinyl Release) at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Crescent Moon & Andrew Broder will perform a rare\, high-vibrational set to celebrate the release of their collaborative album Eulogy. They will interweave their sonically rich\, emotionally raw songs with extended improvised beat passages and exploratory improvising from deVon Russell Gray and Davu Seru on keys and drums\, respectively. \n⊹ \nAlexei Moon Casselle\, aka Crescent Moon\, is a longtime presence in the Twin Cities underground\, working at the intersections of spoken word\, hip-hop\, and experimental collaboration. He has been involved with projects including Oddjobs\, Kill The Vultures\, Roma di Luna\, and Mixed Blood Majority\, and he has toured extensively alongside Atmosphere and Eyedea & Abilities. His performances are voice-forward and narrative-driven\, shaped by restraint\, intensity\, and years of live work. \nAndrew Broder has dedicated the better part of his life to carving out a singular path in music and art. A lifelong resident of Minneapolis\, MN\, Andrew has done time as a cutting battle DJ\, a challenging and thoughtful improviser\, a soundtrack composer\, a working sideman\, a producer\, a remixer\, a beat-maker\, a poet\, a beauty creator\, a brutal noisemonger\, and—above all—a fearless\, restless\, and provocative songwriter. His work is a study in surprise. As Fog\, he redefined the turntable as a compositional tool\, and his subsequent contributions to avant hip-hop\, rock\, jazz\, and noise have been equally engaging and envelope-pushing. He has released records on renowned indie labels—such as Ninja Tune\, Lex\, and Totally Gross National Product—and worked with an incredibly wide-ranging cast of artists\, including Bon Iver\, Poliça\, Marijuana Deathsquads\, Dua Saleh\, FPA\, Armand Hammer\, Serengeti\, The National\, and Dave King. \nDavu Seru is gaining an international reputation as a free jazz drummer. He has worked with numerous improvising musicians including Milo Fine\, Andrew Lafkas\, Jaron Childs\, Charles Gillett\, Dean Magraw\, Jack Wright\, Paul Metzger\, Elliot Fine\, Evan Parker\, Rafael Toral\, Wendy Ultan\, Fred Lonberg-Holm\, Stefan Kac\, Taylor Ho Bynum\, Jim Baker\, Robbie Lynn Hunsinger\, David Boykin\, Dean Granros\, Nicole Mitchell\, and Harrison Bankhead. Seru appears on the record labels Insides Music\, Shih Shih Wu Ai\, Emanem\, Locust\, Roaratorio and Clean Feed. \nIs deVon Russell Gray a divinely guided multimedia social justice activist or a pantheistic audial alchemist? Central to his creative practice is starting from a place of “I know nothing” when approaching any new composition\, performance\, or creative endeavor. In his downtime\, he reluctantly participates in the commonplace mixed economy\, feeling frustrated by its limitations and yearning for something different. In his uptime\, he creates exceptional art. In terms of recent accomplishments\, Gray’s improvisation trio (featuring Nathan Hanson on saxophones\, Davu Seru on percussion\, and Gray on piano) released their debut album\, WE SICK\, on Innova in 2023. Additionally\, Gray made his mark as a composer with the lead single on Lara Downes’ latest album\, Love At Last (Pentatone)\, which reached number one on the Billboard classical and classical crossover charts. Most recently\, he received his second composer fellowship from the McKnight Foundation\, an esteemed recognition administered by the American Composers Forum.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/crescent-moon-andrew-broder-vinyl-release-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-13-at-3.02.07-PM.png
GEO:44.982616;-93.263752
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Berlin 204 1st St S Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=204 1st St S:geo:-93.263752,44.982616
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T154053Z
CREATED:20260410T154053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T154053Z
UID:10008842-1776452400-1776457800@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Kismet Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:Kismet Rendezvous\, Twin Cities based Blues and Americana duo Lonesome Dan Kase & Dawn Tanner will be performing music and excerpts from Dawn’s book “Into the Undergrowth”. You do not want to miss this fun and feel good night!
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/kismet-rendezvous/
LOCATION:American School of Storytelling\, 1762 Hennepin Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Kismet-Rendezvous-Event.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AMSS":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
GEO:44.966246;-93.288562
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=American School of Storytelling 1762 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1762 Hennepin Ave:geo:-93.288562,44.966246
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T174943Z
CREATED:20260408T174943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T174943Z
UID:10008832-1776367800-1776375000@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Mary Prescott with Green Button at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Berlin presents an evening of electroacoustic exploration and deep listening. First\, May Klug and Jo Kellen will collaborate as Green Button to present a gentle\, 30-minute exploration of electroacoustic feedback for guitar\, flute\, synthesizer\, and voice. Then\, pianist/composer Mary Prescott will process ritualistic audio patterns to explore the spiritual dimensions of physical sound. \n⊹ \nMary Prescott is a Thai American interdisciplinary artist\, composer\, and pianist who explores the foundations and facets of identity and social conditions through experiential performance. She is an awardee of the McKnight Composer Fellowship\, Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship in Music\, the Princess Grace Award in Theater\, NPN Creation and Development Fund\, and a New Music USA Grant. Her recent residencies include Bogliasco\, Loghaven\, Camargo\, VCCA and Lanesboro Arts. Mary holds piano performance degrees from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and the Manhattan School of Music. She is a Steinway Artist. \n\n“…masterfully envisioned interdisciplinary work… a bright light cast forward.” – Washington Post\, “21 for ’21: Composers and Performers Who Sound Like Tomorrow” \n\n⊹ \nMay Klug is a Minneapolis-based composer/performer/improviser who explores the networks of technological development\, industry\, and modern social life through her deep relationships with pieces of audio equipment and electronic instruments. Her performances blend electroacoustic experimentalism with the visual aesthetics of pop\, high-femme fashion\, and camp theatrics. May’s primary electronic collaborators are Casio CZ-101 synthesizers\, through which she generates sounds that capture the natural process of memory loss in volatile RAM. She also has built a variety of feedback systems and works with Max/MSP. Her work celebrates the agency of these unpredictable machines. \nJo Kellen is a founding member of art-punk projects the Florists and Products Band. These projects have released more than 10 collective albums and EPs since 2015. As a primary songwriter\, lyricist\, and performer\, Jo’s work has been praised by outlets such as The Current\, Atwood Magazine\, Racket\, Brooklyn Vegan\, and Midwest Action for its sharp wit and inventive arrangements. Along the way\, they’ve traveled the country and shared stages with artists like Gang of Four\, Deerhoof\, A Savage\, DEHD\, and Water From Your Eyes. \n⊹ \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/mary-prescott-with-green-button-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-12.49.03-PM.png
GEO:44.982616;-93.263752
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Berlin 204 1st St S Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=204 1st St S:geo:-93.263752,44.982616
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160520Z
CREATED:20260403T160520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T160520Z
UID:10008811-1776366000-1776373200@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Peter Kogan Jazz Presents - Monk's Music
DESCRIPTION:Peter Kogan Jazz Presents the music of Thelonious Monk
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/peter-kogan-jazz-presents-monks-music/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PK-Monks-Music-Vert-4-16-26-scaled.jpg
GEO:44.953159;-93.087964
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St Saint Paul MN 55101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=385 Broadway St:geo:-93.087964,44.953159
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260305T150930Z
CREATED:20260305T150930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T150930Z
UID:10008411-1776366000-1776373200@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Travis Anderson\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
DESCRIPTION:Travis Anderson has been delighting audiences with his dazzling piano technique and inventive arrangements since 2003. Additionally\, he has taken his unique piano style all over the metro area and beyond.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/travis-anderson-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/25-10-Travis-Gary-Jay.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The High Hat":MAILTO:info@thehighhatmn@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T213000
DTSTAMP:20260305T175607Z
CREATED:20260305T175607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T175607Z
UID:10008423-1776279600-1776288600@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Riley Mulherkar at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Trumpeter Riley Mulherkar returns to Berlin to share work from his singular\, sophisticated debut album\, Riley. Cellist Rebecca Merblum opens the show. \nBand Members:\nRiley Mulherkar – Trumpet\nChris Pattishall – Piano/Sound Design\nBarry Stephenson – Upright Bass\nJason Burger – Drums \n⊹ \nRiley Mulherkar is a founding member of the Westerlies and has played with everyone from Kenny Barron and Dee Dee Bridgewater to Anna Deavere Smith and Alan Cumming. In 2020\, he received Lincoln Center’s prestigious Emerging Artist Award for his work as “an original bandleader\, composer\, arranger\, educator\, community activist and advocate for jazz and the arts.” \nMulherkar’s album Riley was hailed by DownBeat as “über hip\, modern yet timeless…one of the best debut records to come out in a long\, long time.” Riley is the sonically modern setting for Mulherkar’s vulnerable\, melodious interpretation of the rich tradition with sound design shaped by producers Rafiq Bhatia and Chris Pattishall. Enveloping Mulherkar within a series of textured\, intricately-crafted spaces\, Bhatia and Pattishall train a cinematographer’s lens on the continuum of great old songs\, as well as new Mulherkar pieces\, which fit right into a radically bold audio framework for the emotional pronouncements of Mulherkar’s horn. \nMulherkar is an Edwards Artist and performs on Edwards trumpets. \n⊹ \nRebecca Merblum is a cellist dedicated to chamber music in its many forms. She performs frequently as a guest with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and serves as the co-artistic director of the Kenya International Chamber Music Festival. She is a 2022/23 McKnight Fellowship grant recipient\, a former MacPhail Center Artist-in-Residence in association with the Global Music Initiative\, and a guest lecturer at the Longy School for Music in Alternative Spaces. She is widely recognized for her initiatives including “Cello Conversations” at the Weisman Museum (part of a Target Center residency)\, “Your Dance” with Springboard for the Arts\, and the chamber music series Sound Dialogue with Fueled Collective.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/riley-mulherkar-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-05-at-11.35.12-AM.png
GEO:44.982616;-93.263752
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Berlin 204 1st St S Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=204 1st St S:geo:-93.263752,44.982616
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T173155Z
CREATED:20260408T173155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T173155Z
UID:10008830-1776279600-1776285000@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Fred Hersch Trio at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Fred Hersch belongs to jazz’s piano pantheon. He has been an influential creative force for decades as an improviser\, composer\, educator\, bandleader\, collaborator\, and recording artist. Here\, he has been proclaimed “the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade” by Vanity Fair. Also\, he is hailed as “a living legend” by The New Yorker. A seventeen-time Grammy nominee\, Hersch has garnered jazz’s most prestigious awards. Here\, these include a Doris Duke Artist (2016)\, Jazz Pianist of the Year from the Jazz Journalists Association (2011\, 2016\, 2018)\, and the Jazz Magazine (France) International Artist of the Year (2021). Furthermore\, the Fred Hersch Trio was voted the #1 Jazz Group in the 2019 Downbeat Critics Poll. \nHersch is an acclaimed and influential solo pianist. There\, he has twelve solo recordings in his catalog including the 2024 release\, Silent\, Listening. All About Jazz has remarked that “when it comes to the art of solo piano in jazz\, there are two classes of performers: Fred Hersch and everybody else”. Also\, New York Times simply calls him “a master who plays it his way”. \nThe Fred Hersch Trio has remained at the pinnacle of modern jazz\, venerated for embodying thrilling interplay and dynamic spontaneity. The Wall Street Journal calls the trio “one of the major ensembles of our time.” Also\, the New Yorker has applauded it for playing with “high lyricism and high danger.” The Trio has appeared at major jazz festivals throughout Europe and the U.S. Additionally\, they have regularly headlined the legendary Village Vanguard since 1977.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/fred-hersch-trio-at-dakota-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-12.30.09-PM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T213000
DTSTAMP:20260316T155245Z
CREATED:20260316T155245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155245Z
UID:10008452-1776277800-1776288600@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Dale Alexander\, Dan Carpel\, Jay Epstein at Waterbury Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: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 with a National Jazz Education Award for his outstanding individual performance as a percussionist. By the time he graduated from high school\, he had already performed with the nationally known soul group\, the Temptations.\nIn the ensuing years\, Dale has appeared with virtually every well-known jazz artist in the States. After conquering the drums\, he turned his sights toward the piano studying with Manfredo Fest.\nDale worked as one of the Musical Directors for the Christmas performance from “American Idol on Tour” and is available for national and international engagements. He is also available for both piano and drum lessons in his studio in Chatsworth\, California.\n​In the early 90s\, he was Musical Director for Andiamo’s\, a world class jazz club in Aspen and stayed there until he moved to the Los Angeles area. Dale has performed and recorded with many musical legends like George Benson – Everett Harp – Larry Graham – Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison – Frank Morgan – Billy Eckstine – John Heard Herb Ellis – Phil Upchurch – Eric Burdon (War)- Buddy Miles (Jimmy Hendrix) – Edgar Winter Jimmy Smith – Diane Reeves – Barbara Morrison – Glen Frey – Jimmy Buffet – Billy Taylor – The Temptations – Sheila E – Prince – Andre Cymone – Slash (Guns & Roses) – Jimmy Jam – Terri Lewis – Glen Frey (Eagles) – Robbie Kreiger (The Doors) – Marilyn Manson – John Denver – Motown recording legend Wa Wah Watson.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dale-alexander-dan-carpel-jay-epstein-at-waterbury-restaurant-8/
LOCATION:Waterbury Restaurant\, 3012 Excelsior Blvd\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Waterbury Restaurant":MAILTO:info@waterburympls.com
GEO:44.948056;-93.31905
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Waterbury Restaurant 3012 Excelsior Blvd Minneapolis MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3012 Excelsior Blvd:geo:-93.31905,44.948056
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T173657Z
CREATED:20260408T173657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T173657Z
UID:10008831-1776106800-1776112200@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:MacPhail Jazz Night: Dakota Jazz Ensemble w/ Michael Cain\, Paul Babcock & Zacc Harris at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:MacPhail Jazz Night celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month with a performance by the Dakota Jazz Ensemble\, directed by Zacc Harris. Also\, acclaimed MacPhail faculty artists Michael Cain\, Paul Babcock\, and Zacc Harris. \nThe Dakota Jazz Ensemble at MacPhail Center for Music is a premier\, audition-based group. Here\, this group features some of the Twin Cities’ most outstanding high school jazz musicians. Additionally\, the tuition-free ensemble provides advanced training in improvisation\, ensemble performance\, and a wide range of jazz repertoire. \nMeet the band:\n\nSam Stauning (tenor saxophone)\nDominique Paguyo (alto saxophone)\nPeter Sullivan (piano)\nBasil Saathoff (piano)\nFinn Bergstrom (bass)\nZach Minkin (drums)\n\nThe evening highlights the vibrant tradition of jazz in the Twin Cities. Here\, rising young artists unite with acclaimed performers and educators who are shaping the artform today. Presented during Jazz Appreciation Month\, the concert reflects MacPhail and the Dakota’s long-standing commitment to jazz education and to supporting the next generation of musicians.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/macphail-jazz-night-dakota-jazz-ensemble-w-michael-cain-paul-babcock-zacc-harris-at-dakota/
LOCATION:Dakota Jazz Club\, 1010 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-12.33.21-PM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160629Z
CREATED:20260403T160629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T160629Z
UID:10008806-1776015000-1776022200@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Ray Barnard & The Dudes - Doin It @ The Dub
DESCRIPTION:Original Roots & Soul music\nMight run a few new tunes up the flagpole \nWith Clark Adams – vox\, Ray – keys & vox\, Blair Krivanek – guitar\, Nick Salisbury – bass\, Greg Schutte – drums
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/ray-barnard-the-dudes-doin-it-the-dub/
LOCATION:The Dubliner Pub\, 2162 University Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Polish_20260402_025333225.jpg
GEO:44.960676;-93.189168
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Dubliner Pub 2162 University Ave Saint Paul MN United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2162 University Ave:geo:-93.189168,44.960676
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161041Z
CREATED:20260409T161041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T161041Z
UID:10008836-1776002400-1776009600@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:MN Jazz Legends at MN History Theater
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Jazz Legends will honor Arne Fogel. Fogel can be heard here on Jazz88 and is a vocalist. Honoree Gary Gauger is the drummer of our group. Gauger has played with the Airmen of Note and Sammy Davis Jr. Our third honoree is bassist Gary Raynor. If you look at Jazz88’s music calendar you will see Raynor sprinkled through the calendar all across town. Our fourth honoree is in memoriam for vocalist Shirley Witherspoon.\nIn partnership with Jazz88\, the Minnesota History Center\, and the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund\, Patty Peterson presents Minnesota Jazz Legends—a series recognizing the pioneers of the Twin Cities jazz scene through concerts and radio specials. This event features live performances and intimate conversations\, celebrating four honorees.\nThis special concert will be held at the Minnesota History Center\, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd\, St. Paul\, MN\, on Sunday\, April 12\, 2025\, from 2:00-4:00 PM. Tickets: $25 for adults\, $20 for MNHS Members\, and $12 for ages 5–17. MNHS members and Jazz88 listener members save 20%. Purchase tickets online at Minnesota History Center or call 651-259-3015.\nThese jazz legends will share their musical journeys\, showcasing their lasting contributions to Minnesota’s rich jazz legacy. They will be accompanied by the Phil Aaron Trio\, featuring Phil Aaron (piano)\, Graydon Peterson (bass)\, and Jay Epstein (drums).
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/mn-jazz-legends-at-mn-history-theater/
LOCATION:Minnesota Historical Society\, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd MN 55102\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MN-jazz-legends.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T163255Z
CREATED:20260409T163255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T163255Z
UID:10008834-1775998800-1776006000@www.jazz88.fm
SUMMARY:Conjunto Bantú - free Uruguayan Music Experience
DESCRIPTION:Experience the history and breadth of Uruguayan music\, and its impact throughout the Americas through this showcase of jazz piano and other instruments\, and beloved Uruguayan songs\, woven together with Candombe drumming . Led by renowned historian and musician Tomás Olivera Chirimini\, the group is comprised of visiting artists direct from Montevideo\, Uruguay\, together with local musicians. \nTaste Uruguayan empanadas from La Estancia Steakhouse\, alfajores and other delicious treats from Criollas Pastries\, and try the ubiquitous yerba mate. \nBy wonderful coincidence\, the performance will be followed by an Uruguayan film\, A Bright Future\, presented by the Minneapolis St Paul International Film Festival\, also at the Landmark Center. Tickets available for advance purchase at: https://mspfilm.org/show/a-bright-future/ \nLandmark Center Urban Expedition Info: https://www.landmarkcenter.org/urban-expedition/ \nFor more information on Conjunto Bantú: https://africania.com.uy/conjunto-bantu/
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/conjunto-bantu-free-uruguayan-music-experience/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 W. 5th Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jazz88.fm/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1e83a646-184e-4c07-b97e-d4e124db5f83.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Landmark Center":MAILTO:eseeley@landmarkcenter.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR