Suzanne Paris and the Dale Alexander Trio at the High Hat, St. Paul

The Droppers are making their long-awaited return to Icehouse! Reuniting all original members — Jim Anton, Tommy Barbarella, Noah Levy, and Chris Beaty — for a rare night of soulful grooves. Doors 6:00 pm · Show 8:00 pm

Freshly appointed as the jazz ensembles director at Gustavus Adolphus College, trombonist Jackson Churchill is excited to debut at Jazz Central Studios on October 3. Born and raised in Minnesota, Jackson spent the last several years teaching and performing in Iowa, and he developed a distinctly original voice as a composer and improviser. Joining him […]

Experience a musical homecoming as visionary multi-instrumentalist, Grammy-winning producer, and songwriter André Cymone returns to the Capri stage. This exclusive performance serves as the official opening night for Capri 100, a year-long centennial celebration honoring a century of local arts culture. As a foundational co-architect of the globally revered Minneapolis Sound alongside his childhood friend […]

Experience a musical homecoming as visionary multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter André Cymone returns to the Capri stage. As a foundational co-architect of the globally revered Minneapolis Sound alongside his childhood friend Prince, taking the very stage where he first honed his craft as a teenager represents a true full-circle moment for Cymone. Prepare for an […]

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, […]

The Nancy Bierma Duo will play songs written by her favorite jazz artists including Keith Jarrett, Pat Metheny, and Bill Evans. Nancy will also play original songs written by her and her husband/bassist Jim Bierma. Nancy has a degree in classical piano from Drake University and is in the Iowa Jazz Hall of Fame.

A brilliant modern jazz orchestra presenting many of the top musicians in the area including Kavyesh Kaviraj and Dave Hagedorn featuring the compositions of 2026 McKnight Composers Fellow Asuka Kakitani and trombonist/conductor JC Sanford. An evening not to be missed!