An Evening of Modern Jazz, Rock and World Music Known for his cinematic, poignant, and genre-hopping compositions, Seattle guitarist Park Evans is joined by four of the Midwest’s finest masters […]
A blend of great classics by Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, Carlos Santana, Pat Metheny and other legends of the golden era of jazz/rock/fusion, plus new original music by […]
SWINGIN’ ON A STAR plays the greatest swing hits of the 1930’s at the WABASHA STREET CAVES, a former Speakeasy, 215 Wabasha St. So., St. Paul, MN THURSDAY, 9/25, 7:00 […]
Ian Duerr: guitar, Gary Raynor: bass, Jay Epstein: drums
Guitarist Cody Steinmann will celebrate the Sept. 26 release of his album Stray Bullet Blues and share some of his favorite standards with the Berlin audience. Band Members: Cody Steinmann […]
Ron Sexsmith is a three-time Juno award-winning singer songwriter from Ontario. The melodic songs of the 1960s drew Ron to music from an early age. There, he heard them on the […]
Friday September 26 at The Hive Collaborative in St. Paul (677 Hamline Ave N.)! As the late sunsets of long days begin to fade and the harvest moon begins to shine, come revel in the sounds of Summer and welcome Fall in all its splendor. Twin Cities vocalists Jennifer Eckes and Bradley Beahen will explore […]
An Evening of Soulful and Jazz Infused Music Described by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as “a true master of the jazz art form,” Bruce Henry will perform fresh original music alongside fan […]
Jevetta & Jearlyn Steele are bringing their brand of high-energy, uplifting Gospel-Inspirational music to St. Philips Lutheran Church in Fridley! Expect an hour of pure joy from the famed sisters […]
St. Philip's Lutheran Church in Fridley is presenting Jevetta and Jearlyn Steele in concert on Saturday, Sept. 27, 4:00pm. Expect a high-energy, joyful hour of gospel/inspirational selections from these local […]
Keri Noble is celebrating her new album, BACK TO LIFE, with a heartfelt, powerful solo performance. Keri Noble: Keys, Vocals Keri Noble is a singer-songwriter living in the Twin Cities. Her […]
Original Roots & $oul music With: Jordan Carlson - drums, Nick Salisbury - bass, and Dave Strahan - guitar
In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Furthermore, she has become a global ambassador for the art form. Her […]
A special show of duos, celebrating the versatility and dynamic range of the acoustic guitar! Guitar guru Tim Sparks will play a set with jazz and flamenco rising star Ben […]
Join Dale Alexander, Dan Carpel, Jay Epstein at Waterbury Restaurant first and third Wednesdays!
Aja embodies the spirit of Sarah, Sassy and Divine all in one night! One of the defining voices of Jazz, Sarah Vaughan performed for almost 50 years, winning awards and accolades and working with high-profile musicians. Sarah was known for her beautiful, rich and expressive voice, most notably her range and unique vibrato. Paying homage […]
Southside Aces are celebrating twenty years performing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. From the early New Orleans of Jelly Roll Morton to the world-changing joys of Louis Armstrong. The barrel house sounds of Preservation Hall to the Crescent City rhythms of rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino. Treat yourself to a century’s […]
Travis Anderson: piano, Gary Raynor: bass, Jay Epstein: drums at High Hat.
Immerse yourself in a new sonic frontier as sheets of saxophones, clarinet, flute, synths, bass, drums and cutting-edge effects paint a surreal, evocative picture of “three lights in the dark.” This new record debuts on Oct. 2 via the forward-thinking and ultra-modern New York City-based record label Youngbloods. The Nelson Devereaux Trio performs it live […]
A Night of Van Morrison, Rock, and Soul! The Belfast Cowboys are back for a night of Van Morrison and more. All of this in the fantastic Belvedere Under the Stars! Don’t miss this show! Dan Kowalke: Guitar and Backing Vocals Joe Baumgart: Bass Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen: Drums and Backing Vocals Joe Loskota: Keyboards and Backing Vocals […]
Music is medicine, and Connie Evingson’ s “Jazz Rx for Body & Soul” aims to deliver a healthy dose. For this installment, Connie welcomes longtime collaborators Patty & the Buttons […]
First Friday Jazz at House of Hope Presbyterian Church - Summit Avenue in St. Paul Minnesota. Featuring the Jazz Savvy Trio with special guest, saxophonist Dave Brattain (Cedar Avenue Big Band; Underground Jazz Collective; Steve Kenny Quintet) playing the GAS. Food and adult beverages. All ages and family-friendly with activities for kids.
Join The Top Three for an evening of dining and dancing in celebration of The Great American Songbook. Enjoy favorites from Sinatra, Louis Armstong, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Duke […]
Get ready for a very special evening with Herb Alpert and his brand-new Tijuana Brass. Herb along with his six great musicians will be playing all your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember.
Versatile drummer Kevin Washington makes jazz for the future. He often incorporates other genres, from Afro-Latin music to hip-hop and R&B beats. Kevin Washington - Drums John Rose - Violin David Feily - Guitar Chresten Hyde - Percussion Ryan Freitas - Bass Omar Abdulkarim - Trumpet Laeton Olaleye - Saxophone
Paul Harper, Phil Aaron, Tom Lewis, Jay Epstein at Volstead's
Music lovers, experience the joy of fall colors and fantastic local live music at this all-ages friendly, FREE music in the park event! 5th Annual "Highland Park Harmonies" Free Neighborhood […]
Framework (Chris Olson, Chris Bates, Jay Epstein) at Berlin
Dale Alexander, Graydon Peterson, Jay Epstein at Waterbury Restaurant
Back to School – Back to Basics. As a new school year begins (and as they celebrate the start of their 64th Season in Song), the Minnesota Boychoir will present […]
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson has been called “one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time.” Her warm, inviting tone, […]
Bryan Nichols, Chris Rochester, Jay Epstein at Berlin
Singer-songwriter-pianist Scottie Miller has toured with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend Bo Diddley. Also, Hal Leonard has published his work, and inducted three times into The Minnesota Blues Hall of […]
GoGo Penguin, the Manchester trio who inspirationally blend jazz, classical and electronic influences, return with a powerful new album, Necessary Fictions, which finds pianist, Chris Illingworth; bassist, Nick Blacka; and […]
One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path. Here, he embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop allure. […]
Hear some free free jazz with the Twin Cities dynamic quartet. Magraw, Bates, Kaviraj, Epstein
Crooners Classics presents Lovesick Blues. The feel-good music of Hank Williams and other Cowboy Classics featuring singer, Debbie Briggs and debuting in the Main Room! Debbie Briggs: Vocals Tim Kirchhof: […]
Brian Grivna – alto sax and clarinet Phil Aaron – piano Dan Carpel – bass Peter Kogan – drums Brian Grivna began performing at age 12 as Young Artist clarinet soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra. He added saxophone and flute the following year, and by age 15 was subbing for his teacher in commercial dance […]
Two of the most respected artists in contemporary jazz join forces in this duo. Brad Mehldau is hailed as “one of modern jazz’s most innovative musicians” by Glide Magazine. Christian McBride says, “Brad is justifiably revered as one of the greatest pianists of all time. I’m very proud to have been friends and cohorts with him for almost 35 years. […]
Phil Aaron with Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein at the Hat
Thursday October 9th, 7pm Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Stephen Marotto and Willful Devices Zion Community Commons: 1697 Lafond Ave., St. Paul (this concert is not wheelchair accessible) Tickets at the door - $15 / $10 students. Cash, check, Venmo, Paypal accepted Cellist Stephen Marotto is a passionate advocate for contemporary music and plays regularly […]
Eight Grammy Awards Two Emmy Nominations Two Oscar Nominations 2024 NEA Jazz Master Terence Blanchard has been a consistent artistic force for making powerful musical statements concerning painful American tragedies – […]
Vocalist Arne Fogel celebrates the music of JEROME KERN and DOROTHY FIELDS, with Rick Carlson on piano. The classic “Great American” songs by the two of them, together and and […]
St. Paul's historic Landmark Center kicks off their 14th annual Landmark Live concert series with Davina & The Vagabonds' Davina Sowers. Making a rare solo appearance, Davina will kick off an all-female lineup that includes Chastity Brown and Kiss the Tiger. The Landmark Center presents the series in their F.K.Weyerhaeuser Auditorium – a beautifully intimate […]
Sarah Morris has a habit of missing the forest. From the day the Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter picked up a guitar, she’s been too busy crafting love letters to the details of the trees. Morris’ endearingly honest, expertly penned songs encourage audiences to pull away from the big picture. Then, we are invited to get caught up in […]
