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 […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
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 […]
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. Civil Disobedience was conceptualized and convened as an artistic response to […]
. Storydance 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. In Jewish folklore the biblical prophet Elijah wanders the earth to provide justice, compassion, and healing in times of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 7:00 PM Location: HBP Theater at […]
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 […]
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 […]
32nd Street Jazz returns to Fingal’s Cave with a special performance featuring vocalists Becky Sun & Anne Lippin.
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. CusCampbell: Trombone CusCampbell’s highlights include two 30-city national tours with Demola the Violinist, a televised performance for Mayor Michelle Wu, a virtual […]
