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SUMMARY:Power of 10 Jazz Quartet @ The High Hat
DESCRIPTION:Come see the Power of 10 Jazz Quartet at The High Hat on Saturday\, March 7th from 7pm – 9pm. $10 cover or a 2 drink minimum. The Power of 10 Jazz Quartet brings a bold twist to the classics and the charts. A spin-off of the 10-piece band Power of 10\, the quartet delivers a unique blend of timeless jazz standards and modern pop songs all reimagined with a soulful jazz edge. Think Frank Sinatra meets Bruno Mars… Miles Davis with a touch of Harry Styles! The Power of 10 Jazz Quartet keeps things fresh\, familiar\, and totally unexpected.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/power-of-10-jazz-quartet-the-high-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Atlan at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:Altan is celebrating forty years on the road\, bringing their native music to world-renowned stages. They have played Carnegie Hall\, Sydney Opera House\, and Dublin’s National Concert Hall. They have also played the famous Glastonbury Festival\, Tradfest Temple Bar in Dublin\, and Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany. \nBuilding on this history\, their latest album\, 2024’s Donegal\, has received widespread positive reviews. Altan has long been at the forefront of traditional Irish music. Here\, they blend the raw energy of their native Donegal-fiddle style with a rare\, melodic sensibility. The first-ever Irish traditional band signed to a major record label\, Boston Globe named them “The hottest group in the Celtic realm”. \nThe band’s original members are lead singer and fiddler Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh\, Ciaran Curran on bouzouki\, and Mark Kelly on guitar. Then\, they are accompanied by accordion player Martin Tourish\, and their newest member\, fiddler and singer Clare Friel. \nAltan has shared their music and musicianship with The Chieftains\, Dolly Parton\, Ricky Skaggs\, John Prine\, and more. Embarking on their fifth decade\, their commitment to Donegal’s musical heritage ensures that it will endure for generations to come.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/atlan-at-dakota/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dizzy at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Jazz\, Fusion\, Comedy\nExperience the evolution of sound as dizzy brings their “new spin on classic jazz” to the legendary stage at Crooners Dunsmore Room. This high-energy performance pairs reimagined jazz standards with a set of brand-new songs and a fresh batch of quick-witted jokes. Expect an evening of sophisticated arrangements\, great vibes\, and the kind of intimate storytelling that only Dizzy can deliver. It’s a night designed to honor the history of jazz while pushing it vibrantly into the present. \nMark Johnson: Lead Vocals\, Guitar \nJohn Bertsch: Lead Saxophone \nJoe Elliott: Lead Guitar \nJason Craft: Piano\, B3 Organ \nAaron “Fabbs” Fabbrini: Bass Guitar \nTim Zhorne: Drums\, Musical Director \nWhile the individual members have spent years as first-call musicians for national tours and major recording projects\, they came together as Dizzy to merge their diverse backgrounds in Jazz\, R&B\, and Funk. Their collective history is defined by a shared mission: to honor the Great American Songbook while infusing it with sharp lyricism\, playful improvisation\, and a contemporary\, story-driven energy. Today\, the group is celebrated for their tight-knit chemistry\, high-level musicianship\, and the ability to turn a jazz set into a warm\, engaging experience filled with new songs and quick-witted storytelling.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dizzy-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rondo Community Music Series Presents Elisha Phillip at Walker West
DESCRIPTION:The Rondo Community Music Series Presents Elisha Phillip \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening with Elisha Phillip\, a dynamic musician\, producer\, and audio engineer bringing his distinctive sound to the Rondo Community Music Series. \nExperience the creative world of Minneapolis-based artist Elisha Phillip. Drawing inspiration from his musical family\, he began his journey playing drums in church and has since developed into a multi-talented force in today’s creative landscape. \nWith over a decade of experience in live sound\, production\, video editing\, and composing for film and music\, Elisha has cultivated a unique ability to create compelling musical experiences. His work is a testament to both his technical mastery and deep musicality\, showcasing a dynamic voice that is both innovative and resonant. \nDate: March 7th\, 2026 \nTime: 7-8 pm \nLocation: 650 Marshall\, Saint Paul\, MN 55104 \nTickets: Free \nDon’t miss this incredible performance. Get your tickets today and be part of the Rondo Community Music Series!
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/rondo-community-music-series-presents-elisha-phillip-at-walker-west/
LOCATION:Walker|West Music Academy\, 760 Selby Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Red Planet (Dean Magraw\, Kavyesh Kavyraj\, Chris Bates\, Jay Epstein) at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Red Planet has been lighting up the Twin Cities jazz scene since 2003 with their fearless blend of originals and bold reimaginings of Coltrane\, Monk\, and Hendrix. Featuring guitarist Dean Magraw\, bassist Chris Bates\, and drummer Jay Epstein\, the trio is known for its explosive creativity\, soulful interplay\, and a sound that stretches from deep grooves to other-worldly textures. Their recordings\, including “Space Dust” and the Down Beat–praised “Red Planet with Bill Carrothers\,” showcase the adventurous spirit that has made them one of Minnesota’s most dynamic ensembles.\nRed Planet is joined by its newest member\, pianist Kavyesh Kaviraj\, a brilliant young artist whose music bridges jazz\, gospel\, and global traditions. With his vibrant touch and inventive voice at the keys\, Kaviraj brings fresh energy and a new dimension to the band’s already cosmic sound. Together\, they promise an unforgettable evening of music that is as imaginative as it is electrifying. Visit Red Planet; https://www.redplanetjazz.com/
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/red-planet-dean-magraw-kavyesh-kavyraj-chris-bates-jay-epstein-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:John Oates & The Good ROAD Band at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:John Oates is celebrating twenty-five years as an accomplished solo recording artist. John celebrated this milestone by releasing his newest project\, 2025’s self-titled album Oates. \nOates is a co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history\, Hall & Oates. Thus\, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The American Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also\, he received the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music\, MTV awards and multiple Grammy nominations.  \nOates has been part of pop music history’s most iconic moments. For example\, he was part of the groundbreaking “We Are The World” charity session. Further\, Hall and Oates headlined the first Live Aid concert in Philadelphia. More recently\, John is very active with various philanthropic organizations such as Feeding America\, Movember\, Teen Cancer America and more. \nIn addition to having sold over 80 million albums as a former member of Hall & Oates\, he has recorded eight solo albums. He is currently touring the world with his Good Road Band and Acoustic Quartet performing his new original songs. Additionally\, they cover past hits as well as selections of influential music he calls “the songs that made me”. Here\, these are selected from the early days of rock\, soul\, folk and R&B.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/john-oates-the-good-road-band-at-dakota/2026-03-06/2/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dar Williams with Joy Clark at the Cedar Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:The Cedar is proud to welcome back folk songwriter Dar Williams\, described as “one of America’s very best singer-songwriters” by the New Yorker. Her new album is out this September on Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records. \n“It’s a highway\, filled with deep\, exotic colors and beautiful delicate things as well as the perils that come from moving so fast\,” says Dar Williams\, describing modern life. On her 13th album\, Hummingbird Highway\, out September 12 on Righteous Babe Records\, Williams celebrates the colors she glimpses from her vantage as a touring musician. “I was a kid from the suburbs who listened when her hippie teachers said to get out in the world\,” Williams muses. Hummingbird Highway is the latest chapter in a richly unfolding story. Drawing on her experience as a playwright\, Williams populates her latest album with nuanced characters that come alive in the space of a few minutes. \nJoy Clark is a New Orleans singer-songwriter\, lyrical guitarist and composer who creates soulful original compositions that celebrate peace and the undeniable power of love. Her intricate rhythms and warm melodies reveal a sweet vulnerability that enchants her audiences around the world.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dar-williams-with-joy-clark-at-the-cedar-cultural-center/
LOCATION:The Cedar Cultural Center\, 416 Cedar Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Doug Little & Havana Highlife at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Doug Little & Havana Highlife is a quintet that combines the sizzle of salsa with the harmonic richness of jazz. This project swims the seas between musical genres\, showcasing intriguing\, entrancing Latin jazz at its best. \n⊹ \nThe group is led by saxophonist\, flutist\, and composer Doug Little. Little has studied in Brazil and Cuba\, performed and recorded in Havana\, and worked with major Latin artists such as Latin Grammy nominee Tiempo Libre and Grammy winner Mayito Rivera. As a jazz musician\, Little has recorded 10 albums and has performed in Europe\, Asia\, and throughout the United States. Little also leads the popular salsa group Charanga Tropical and his jazz project the Doug Little Quartet in the Twin Cities.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/doug-little-havana-highlife-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Steve Kenny Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Steve Kenny Quintet will play a few selections from the recently released “Blue Chunks” CD intermixed with some crowd-pleasing favorite Jazz Standards selected from the group’s multiple years of performances.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-steve-kenny-quintet/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Leslie Vincent at Icehouse
DESCRIPTION:Live jazz with vocalist Leslie Vincent\, featuring bassist Matt McIntyre and drummer Ben Ehrlich.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/leslie-vincent-at-icehouse/
LOCATION:Icehouse\, 2528 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Louis Michot with Soul Trouvère at the Cedar Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:Louis Michot is best known as the fiddle player and lead singer for the Grammy award-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers\, but his passion for Louisiana French and local folklore\, and sustainability in the fastest disappearing landmass in the world\, are what fuel his career as a musician. With two Grammy awards\, six film scores\, and over 20 LPs under his belt\, his music career continues to push the boundaries of the Louisiana French music traditions. \nLouis Michot is a Grammy award winning fiddle player and singer for Lost Bayou Ramblers\, and in 2023 released his debut solo album “Rêve de Troubadour”. In 2018\, Michot founded Nouveau Electric Records\, promoting experimental and traditional around Louisiana French. In early 2020 Louis was named ‘Louisianian of the Year’ in 2020 along with his brother Andre. Louis began incorporating solar technology into his music operations in 2020\, with a solar powered studio and a mobile solar music stage dubbed the “Solar Roller” This work also bled into doing hurricane relief work as noted in Rolling Stone (Can This Cajun-Punk Musician Protect His Culture From Climate Change?\, September 16\, 2021) while raising funds to procure solar generators and panels for residents of Terrebonne Parish affected by Hurricane Ida\, as written about in New Yorker magazine (The Lost Bayou Ramblers Get Lit\, January 3\, 2022). \nSoul Trouvère is a Minneapolis Country & Eastern band\, performing original and folk music from Eastern Europe and the Americas. Colleen Bertsch is a violinist who studied and performed music in the Transylvanian countryside\, and is a co-founder of the Minneapolis Balkan party band Orkestar Bez Ime. A founding member of the New Orleans band the Zydepunks\, Juan Küffner performs on piano accordion. Together they sing in multiple languages\, including Yiddish\, Romanian\, Ukrainian\, Spanish\, French\, German\, Boyash\, Romani\, Sorbian\, Serbian\, Russian\, & English.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/louis-michot-with-soul-trouvere-at-the-cedar-cultural-center/
LOCATION:The Cedar Cultural Center\, 416 Cedar Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:JJJJJerome Ellis with Mary Hanson Scott at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Composer/poet JJJJJerome Ellis will share contemplative soundscapes using piano\, electronics\, and vocals. Opener Mary Hanson Scott will create live compositions with saxophone and electronics\, exploring the interplay between sound\, the body\, the earth\, and the cosmos. \n⊹ \n\n“The five J’s in this multidisciplinary artist’s name represent a central fact of his life and work: He has a stutter. That shapes his music; as he speaks\, he may be mirrored by skittering drums. Sometimes he forgoes voice altogether to make enigmatic\, peaceful instrumental pieces.” – New York magazine \n\n⊹ \nJJJJJerome Ellis is a stuttering\, Afro-Caribbean composer\, poet\, and performer. Through an interdisciplinary practice that focuses on oral storytelling; improvisation; and the interrelations between speech\, silence\, disability\, and religion\, they have collaborated with choreographers\, rappers\, playwrights\, booksellers\, typographers\, podcasters\, toddlers\, and filmmakers. Their works are invitations to healing\, transcendence\, communion\, and deep listening. \nEllis’s work has been presented or developed by the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the Sundance Institute Theatre Lab\, Lincoln Center\, MASS MoCA\, and WKCR. As a jazz saxophonist\, they have performed with Joseph Daley\, Aaron Scott\, and Shayna Dulberger. Recent sound design/composing credits include Help (The Shed)\, Passage (Soho Repertory Theatre)\, the Radical Craft Design Salon (TED Conferences)\, and LAB RAT by A$AP Rocky (Sotheby’s/YouTube). Ellis earned their Bachelor of Arts in music theory and ethnomusicology from Columbia University\, studying ear training and counterpoint with pianist and composer Ramin Arjomand. \n⊹ \nMary Hanson Scott is a musician and composer based in Minneapolis. She has performed at events such as Drone Not Drones in Minneapolis\, International Noise Conference in Miami\, and Big Ears Festival in Knoxville (with Green Ribbon). She spent many years in the New Orleans experimental music scene developing a reedy\, textural\, psychedelic sound. Esoteric Lounge Music Now\, the full-length album of multidimensional noir by Scott and Ruth Mascelli (NY)\, was released in 2025 on the London-based label Disciples.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/jjjjjerome-ellis-with-mary-hanson-scott-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fuzzy Math
DESCRIPTION:The Fuzzy Math nerds return for an evening of fabulous jazz.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/fuzzy-math-3/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dean Magraw\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by decades of performing and recording with a cornucopia of heroic Artists\, Dean Magraw’s poetic musical dynamism mines the depths of passionate healing melody stirring up textures of the unusual and the familiar as the music weaves the simple story of how we feel right now.\n“Dean’s guitar playing transcends\, transports and lifts the soul to a higher level as he weaves\, cajoles and entices every note from his instrument. The note\, length of note\, tone of note\, the bending of the note; every colour of the note is explored and delivered with a master’s care and love. Just as important are the silences with which he knits his music… these can only come with being at one with one’s art. Dean Magraw is an incredible world class musician who’s modesty only makes him more appreciated by the listener.” -Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (Altan)\n“Dean Magraw… so liquid\, lyrical and effortless it’s like listening to a dancer.” -Steve Tibbetts\n“Dean Magraw unveils soulful melodic grooves intricately designed to heal the broken dancer\, confuse the boldest mathematician\, and eradicate ennui in our lifetime.” -Nick Lethert \nHome
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dean-magraw-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:In Chicago\, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent\, world-renowned Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for over thirty years. There\, the band’s big sound is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. It’s fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending\, along with his rough-edged\, soulful vocals. The Chicago Sun-Times says\, “Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials are the hottest purveyors of bottleneck boogie to come out of Chicago since Hound Dog Taylor.” \nLil’ Ed Williams comes to the blues naturally. His uncle\, slide guitar king and master songwriter J.B. Hutto\, taught him how to feel\, not just play the blues. Nine albums and thousands of performances later\, Lil’ Ed is now universally hailed as a giant of the genre. Additionally\, the band includes bassist (and Ed’s half-brother) James “Pookie” Young\, guitarist Mike Garrett and drummer Kelly Littleton. Also\, they have remained together for over thirty years\, an extraordinary feat for any group. Moreover\, the band fuels Ed’s songs with their rock-solid\, road-tested\, telepathic musicianship. \nThe group took home the Living Blues Award for Best Live Performer in 2011\, 2012 and 2013. They won the prestigious Blues Music Award for Band Of The Year in both 2007 and 2009. The Associated Press says\, “Williams fills Chicago’s biggest shoes with more life and heat than anyone on stage today.” \nTheir infectious energy\, joyful showmanship and masterful playing have been honed to a razor’s edge by their many years together. Lil’ Ed\, Pookie\, Mike and Kelly have seen sports stars and presidents\, musical fads and fashion trends come and go.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/lil-ed-the-blues-imperials-at-dakota/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Jugsluggers
DESCRIPTION:The Jugsluggers will be playing the Wooden Ship brewery on Thursday\, March 5 from 6pm til 8pm. Venue is located at 3300 West 44th Street in Minneapolis.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-jugsluggers/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:The Cherry Pit Open Jam at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:The Cherry Pit presents an open jam for musicians and music lovers in the Twin Cities. It’s a social hub for Twin Cities creatives\, a training ground to refine musicianship\, and a vehicle for high-vibrational improvisation. This is not a free-form basement jam or strictly a jazz jam. Our goal is to find an equilibrium between freedom/fun and excellence. Even if you don’t play an instrument\, stop by to experience the warmth and wonder of the show; you never know who might take the stage. \nWe will have a house drum kit and a Steinway baby grand piano available for use. Bring your other instruments to the session! \nHouse Band:\nMarvelous – Piano\nPete James Johnson – Drums\nHenry Breen – Bass\nJovon Williams – Saxophones
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-cherry-pit-open-jam-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Terminal Quartet at Icehouse
DESCRIPTION:6pm Doors \n8pm Showtime \nFull food and beverage available for this show. \nSeating first comes\, first serve. 21+ $15 Adv (+fees/taxes) $22 Doors (+fees/taxes) \nThe Terminal Quartet is an improvising group from the Twin Cities that plays music rooted in the jazz tradition\, in a chordless format. Bryan Murray is a proudly weird saxophonist\, composer\, and visual artist from WV\, shaped by Chicago\, Brooklyn\, NJ\, and now Minnesota. He’s toured with David Byrne/St. Vincent\, played with Ray Charles and Father John Misty\, leads Bryan and the Haggards\, and invented the Balto! sax. Christopher Thomson is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator based in Minneapolis\, MN focused on creating genre-defying music that incorporates electronic\, classical\, jazz\, and eclectic musical styles in his work as Cedar Thoms with releases Celestial Being (2019) and Brighter Days Ahead (2021) in addition to his work as a saxophonist with other artists. He passionately explores creative possibilities when musicians get together for collaboration and has worked with artists such as Bon Iver\, S. Carey\, Father John Misty\, Delfeayo Marsalis\, Mason Jennings\, Dylan Hicks and Small Screens\, Anthony Cox\, Dosh\, among others. He lives with his wife\, Emma\, their two children\, Avi and Eden\, and their spirited dog\, Benny. Calvin Caron is a bassist and composer\, and a 2022 graduate of the University of Minnesota – Duluth with a BFA in Jazz Studies. He is now living in Minneapolis\, MN\, working as a bassist and sideman while simultaneously composing\, recording\, and performing music of his own. In the spring of 2025 Calvin released his debut project\, “Transition Moments”\, featuring an all-star cast of Twin Cities musicians. His compositions create unique atmospheres for communal freedom of expression. His writing draws inspiration from the musical styles of Jazz\, Folk\, Country\, and classical traditions. Adam Harder Nussbaum is a drummer and bandleader in the Twin Cities. In addition to his own groups\, he performs with the Michael Cain Trio\, the Jake Baldwin Quartet\, Gutter Talk Organ Trio\, and the Garrett Jones Electric Quartet\, among others.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/terminal-quartet-at-icehouse/
LOCATION:Icehouse\, 2528 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sarah Morris & Molly Dean at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Morris brings her crystalline voice and award-winning Americana songwriting\, pairing technical precision with emotional depth that lingers. Here\, her stories have been honed from conservatory training to national stages. Molly Dean joins the evening with a genre-blending approach that mixes folk\, indie\, and singer-songwriter influences. Additionally\, Molly will share songs from her latest release Interwoven. Together\, the evening offers engaging\, intimate performances – a night of thoughtful\, well-crafted music and storytelling.  \nMolly Dean is a Minneapolis-based vocalist and multi-instrumentalist known for her versatile\, genre-blending sound. Her music draws from folk\, indie\, and singer-songwriter traditions\, with a focus on clear melodies\, thoughtful lyrics\, and strong musicianship. \nHer latest release\, Interwoven\, explores themes of connection\, personal growth\, and shared experience. The album reflects years of performing in a wide range of settings\, both in the U.S. and internationally. There\, she appears at folk festivals and theaters to collaborative projects and solo shows. \nOften described as “deceptively simple” and “enrapturing\,” Molly Dean’s music is direct\, intentional\, and emotionally grounded. Moreover\, Molly invites listeners into songs that feel honest\, accessible\, and resonant. \nSarah Morris aims to document the glorious details of our messy\, magical lives. Also\, she is a 2018 Kerrville New Folk Winner\, and the Midwest Country Music Organization named her Songwriter of the Year three times. Called “A bright\, clear\, brilliant songwriter” (L’Etoile Magazine)\, Morris wields a keen eye and a captivating voice. Further\, she offers poignant and relatable songs with timeless melodies. \n“What a voice\, never showy or seeking the limelight\, just impressive within the requirements of the song and that in itself\, in this day and age\, is a rare thing.” – Dancing About Architecture
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/sarah-morris-molly-dean-at-dakota/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 3 Ms Third Annual Celebration // Minnesota Music Masters: McLaughlin/Monroe/Mayer at the Parkway Theater
DESCRIPTION:A night of exceptional original compositions from three highly-awarded Minnesota artists whose careers span decades\, musical genres\, and across the globe. What can you expect this first Monday in March?  Melody Melody Melody! Featuring Billy McLaughlin\, Michael Monroe\, and Peter Mayer! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmmy Award-winner and acoustic guitar vanguard\, Billy McLaughlin returns to The Parkway with more new compositions from the far reaches of the solo guitar galaxy. If you don’t know Billy’s music\, or what he’s been through to keep making it\, this show is a must-see. Acoustic guitar that defies gravity. \n“…you might swear Billy McLaughlin is two of the greatest acoustic guitar players you’ve ever heard.”—Pittsburgh Post Gazette \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Monroe\, “MN Acoustic Music Master\,” (Star Tribune) performs original music on vocals\, crystal/bamboo flutes\, and plays Seaton Guitars from the Gunflint Trail\, hand-crafted with 200-year-old wood from the bottom of Lake Superior. \nMonroe’s award-winning instrumental soundtracks have been featured on PBS/CBC and the Toronto Enviro/New York Indie Film Fests in Chased By The Light; and was also awarded an Emmy for Soaring On Mended Wings. \nMonroe returned to the Twin Cities following 28 years on the North Shore of Lake Superior near Grand Marais\, 11 of which were “off the grid” where he recorded his first 12 albums using solar power. He presented Log Cabin Concerts in his cabin for 800 people a year for 17 years\, which were featured on KSTP’s Jason Davis’ OnTheRoad\, and in Lake Superior and Cabin Life Magazines. \n“With heartfelt sincerity and a poetic touch in both the lyrics and music\, Monroe explores subtle\, quiet places that spark the imagination.”—Wintersong CD Review\, City Pages  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinnesota’s Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for 25 years\, performing in venues across the United States and beyond. He writes songs for a small planet–songs about interconnectedness and the human journey — songs about life on earth and the mysterious and wondrous fact of our existence. He also writes songs about dress hats\, pumpkins and pajamas\, and even love and freight trains just like a good folk musician should. His music has been performed by artists like Kathy Mattea\, David Wilcox\, Claudia Schmidt\, Anne Hills\, Priscilla Herdman\, Darryl Purpose\, Billy Jonas\, and Ronny Cox\, to name a few. His work has been included in song books\, church hymnals\, and folk radio playlists across the country. Peter has eleven albums to his credit\, and has sold over 100\,000 of them. He lives in Stillwater\, Minnesota with his wife and two daughters.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-3-ms-third-annual-celebration-minnesota-music-masters-mclaughlin-monroe-mayer-at-the-parkway-theater/
LOCATION:The Parkway Theater\, 4814 Chicago Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Giveback Monday with Music by Peter Hayward @ LTD Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 2nd at LTD Brewing’s Giveback Monday with a fundraiser and school supply drive! \nFeaturing music by local musician Peter Hayward (https://peterhayward.bandcamp.com/)\, 20% of LTD’s total sales will be donated to The Oakes Family Scholarship (https://oakesfamilyscholarship.square.site/). In addition\, we will be collecting school supplies for local Hopkins Area schools. Grab a drink\, listen to some tunes\, and help us support local classrooms. \nDate: March 2nd\, 2026 \nTime: 2 PM- Close (music from 5 PM – 6 PM) \nWhere 8 8th Ave N Hopkins\, MN
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/giveback-monday-with-music-by-peter-hayward-ltd-brewing/
LOCATION:LTD Brewing\, 8 8th Ave North\, Hopkins\, MN\, 55343\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pat Donohue  and Cafe Accordion Orchestra at Zion Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:Pat Donohue  and Cafe Accordion Orchestra\nSunday\,  March 15 from 4-6pm at Zion Lutheran Church on 1697 Lafond Ave\, St Paul. All proceeds from the event will benefit Open Market\, the food justice program run by the Vegan Chef Collective out of the church’s basement. This organization provides high quality meals\, groceries and essential supplies for homeless\, low-income and shelter-in-place families. If you can’t attend but want to donate:   https://www.patreon.com/TheCollectiveOpenMarket
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/pat-donohue-and-cafe-accordion-orchestra-at-zion-lutheran-church/
LOCATION:Zion Community Commons\, 1697 Lafond Ave.\, St. Paul\, 55104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T220000
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SUMMARY:Emmett Cohen Trio at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s pivotal art figures. A recognized prodigy\, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three. There\, his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality\, technique\, and concept. Downbeat observed that his “nimble touch\, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical showmanship.” In the same spirit\, Cohen has noted that playing jazz is “about communicating the deepest levels of humanity and individuality. It’s essentially about connections\,” both among musicians and with audiences. He leads his namesake ensemble\, the Emmet Cohen Trio\, and is a vibrant solo performer. Furthermore\, he is in constant demand as a sideman. Here\, he possesses a fluid technique\, an innovative tonal palette\, and an extensive repertoire\, Cohen plays with the command of a seasoned veteran and the passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium. \nEmmet Cohen is committed to the intergenerational transfer of artistic knowledge\, history\, and traditions. His signature undertaking is the Masters Legacy Series\, a celebratory set of recordings and interviews honoring legendary jazz musicians. He serves as both producer and pianist for each album in the series. The goal of this ongoing project is to provide musicians of multiple generations with a forum. Thus\, they transfer the unwritten folklore that is America’s unique musical idiom. Cohen has observed that playing jazz “is enriched immeasurably by connecting and studying with jazz masters\, forging backward to the very creation of the art form.” Volume one of the series features drummer Jimmy Cobb\, and volume two spotlights bassist Ron Carter. Future Masters Legacy Series releases will include Cohen’s recordings with Benny Golson\, Tootie Heath\, and George Coleman.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/emmett-cohen-trio-at-dakota-jazz-club/2026-03-01/2/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Laurels String Quartet Residency at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:A vital force in the Minneapolis music scene with reach far beyond it\, the Laurels String Quartet has supported stars including Father John Misty\, Semisonic\, and Ondara but have never stepped out as headliners themselves. This March\, that changes! The Laurels will host a five-week residency at Berlin\, joined by a rotating cast of exceptional artists from their creative orbit. \nFor the inaugural evening of the Laurels’ residency\, storytellers Annie Humphrey and Barbara Cohen will present a program of moving\, evocative new arrangements alongside the quartet and go-to guitarist Jeremy Ylvisaker. \nDoors for the first set will open at 5:30 p.m.\, while doors for the second set will open at 7:45 p.m. \nLaurels String Quartet:\nJosh Misner – Violin\nDevan Moran – Violin\nErica Burton – Viola\nJacqueline Ultan – Cello \nMarch 1 – featuring Barbara Cohen & Annie Humphrey \nAnnie Humphrey is a grandmother\, veteran\, seamstress\, visual artist\, seasonal gift harvester who writes songs and sings them during “the in between.”  OR maybe she is a singer/songwriter\, grandmother\, seamstress\, visual artist who harvests Earth gifts during “the in between.” OR maybe she just does her best to fit it all in where it all fits in.  So far\, it works for her. \nBUT\, the purpose for this bio is to say a bit about Annie as a singer/songwriter.  The age old question is: How long does it take to write a song? \nAnnie’s answer: “My whole life. We all have our own stories: the ones we live\, the ones we tell ourselves in our head\, the ones we post on social media. Which [ones are] real? I try to articulate my reality through songs that have been forming in my head since I began my ceremony of life.” \n⊹ \nMinneapolis native Barbara Cohen is an award-winning composer\, singer\, and songwriter whose luminous voice and cross-genre artistry span folk\, electronica\, and modern cinematic soundscapes. A founding member of Brother Sun Sister Moon (Virgin Records) and former frontwoman of Farm Accident (Red House Records)\, Cohen has collaborated with England’s electronic pioneers Orbital and France’s Air and released the acclaimed solo album California. Her work has been praised as “a gorgeous\, dark-streaked evocation of bitter truths\, yearning\, and redemption” (City Pages) and for “an absolutely breathtaking voice” (Iowa City Press Citizen). Now back in Minneapolis after years in Los Angeles composing for film and television\, Cohen continues to create with Little Lizard—her long-time collaborators Jacqueline Ultan\, Jeremy Ylvisaker\, and Marc Anderson—with a new EP planned for 2026. Her work endures for its clarity\, depth\, and patience: reminders that reinvention can be as simple as returning home to the sound that’s always been yours. \n⊹ \nAfter a chance meeting over a decade ago\, the Laurels String Quartet quickly became a staple of the Minneapolis music scene. Their collective instinct for tuning into the emotional frequency of a song has amassed the group collaborators near and far. Artists such as Belle & Sebastian\, Father John Misty\, Lucius\, jeremy messersmith\, Macklemore\, Dan Wilson\, Jason Mraz\, Rogue Valley\, Motion City Soundtrack\, the New Standards\, and Ondara have sought their company on stage and in the studio. The quartet has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman\, PBS\, The Current\, and NPR and has performed on stages across the country\, from the celebrated outdoor festival Rock The Garden at the Walker Art Center to the Barclays Center arena in Brooklyn\, NY. \nPhoto by Nate Ryan \n 
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/laurels-string-quartet-residency-at-berlin/2026-03-01/2/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Inatnas Orchestra: The Music of Asuka Kakitani and JC Sanford at Crooners Supper Club
DESCRIPTION:A Brilliant Modern Jazz Orchestra\nInatnas Orchestra returns to the Twin Cities after a two-year hiatus! Featuring the music of composers Asuka Kakitani and JC Sanford\, the ensemble presents many of the top musicians in the area and will host special guests Mark Urness on bass and Russ Johnson on trumpet\, as well as local masters such as Kavy Kaviraj\, Jake Baldwin\, Pete Whitman\, Jeff Rinear\, and Dave Hagedorn. Evolving as experienced large ensemble composers in New York City for several years\, Kakitani and Sanford combined their efforts upon their relocation to MN in 2016 and have made appearances at Crooners\, Saturday Jazz at the Black Dog\, kj’s hideaway\, and Anoka-Ramsey Community College Jazz Festival. The couple has been featured locally on Jazz88\, MinnPost\, and the Star Tribune over the years. \nAsuka Kakitani: Composer\, Conductor\nJC Sanford: Composer\, Trombone\nDave Milne\, Brian Handeland\, Pete Whitman\, Bryan Murray\, Bruce Thornton: Woodwinds\nRiley Helgeson\, Tom Krochock\, Jake Baldwin\, Russ Johnson: Trumpets\nJeff Rinear\, Kirsten Warfield\, Brooklynne Audette: Trombones\nDave Hagedorn\, Kavyesh Kaviraj\, Mark Urness\, Ben Ehrlich: Rhythm\nAnya Menk: Voice \nAsuka Kakitani and JC Sanford are both award-winning composers who cut their teeth in New York City-based ensembles before establishing themselves as impactful forces on the Twin Cities big band scene\, including the formation of Inatnas Orchestra and co-founding the Twin Cities Jazz Composers Workshop in 2017. Each has released internationally acclaimed large ensemble albums and have been acknowledged in DownBeat Magazine’s Critics Polls several times over the years. They have each received McKnight Composer Fellowships\, as well as grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, Southeast Minnesota Arts Council\, the Jerome Foundation\, and others. Sanford has also conducted several distinguished large ensembles\, including the 3x-Grammy nominated John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble\, the North German Radio (NDR) Big Band\, and the Alice Coltrane Orchestra featuring Reggie Workman and Jack DeJohnette. Kakitani was featured on the international radio program “PRI’s The World” and is currently working on a commission for the world-class percussion ensemble Third Coast Percussion.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/inatnas-orchestra-the-music-of-asuka-kakitani-and-jc-sanford-at-crooners-supper-club/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Original Jazz with Leslie Vincent and Her Band at Illusion Theater
DESCRIPTION:Leslie Vincent and Her Band will be playing songs off their soon-to-be-released record\, Little Black Book. Leslie will be telling a few extra stories that didn’t make it into songs. Originally conceived as a one-woman show\, which makes it even more special to perform in a theater! We hope this music reminds you that love can be found in the most unlikely places and that our souls are stronger than we know.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/original-jazz-with-leslie-vincent-and-her-band-at-illusion-theater/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Center for Performing Arts\, 38th and Pleasant Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T200000
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SUMMARY:The Nadas with Emma Butterworth at Cedar Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:Celebrated folk-Americana act The Nadas have amassed a loyal and dedicated following over the past three decades for their engaging live shows and distinctive 70s-meets-90s sound. Blending twangy\, Stones-era “country honk” with raw\, alt-rock energy and wistful\, folk-leaning melodies\, their music is as alive as it is authentic. The band brings an intimate duo set to The Cedar\, highlighting their exceptional songwriting.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-nadas-with-emma-butterworth-at-cedar-cultural-center/
LOCATION:The Cedar Cultural Center\, 416 Cedar Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T200000
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SUMMARY:Iron Chops+ at Jazz Central Studios
DESCRIPTION:Iron Chops is a sextet lead by guitarist Jon “Woody” Wood. Jon is a long time member of the Minneapolis jazz scene currently living in Milwaukee Wisconsin and studying with classical guitarist Rene Izquierdo. Their performance on 2/28/2026 will feature underplayed jazz tunes like “Relaxing at the Camarillo” and “I Cover The Waterfront” along with Jon’s original compositions. Jon’s goal is to create an “arranged” sound to the group\, reflecting the influence of albums by guitarist Barney Kessell and Minneapolis trombonist Pete Enblom. \n \nFeaturing: \nJon Wood – guitar \nJoe Mayo – woodwinds  \nDave Brattain – woodwinds \nTed Godbout – piano \nMatt Peterson – bass \nMac Santiago – drums
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/iron-chops-at-jazz-central-studios/
LOCATION:Jazz Central Studios\, 407 Central Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T190000
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SUMMARY:Dan Cavanagh Quartet (feat. Remy Le Boeuf & Shinya Fukumori) at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities native pianist/composer Dan Cavanagh leads an all-star band featuring six-time Grammy nominee Remy Le Boeuf on alto sax\, ECM recording artist Shinya Fukumori on drums\, and Twin Cities stalwart Graydon Peterson on bass. The quartet will perform original compositions off Cavanagh’s upcoming album\, which was recorded in Tokyo in 2025 with Le Boeuf and Fukumori. Contemporary jazz featuring some of the best in the world. \nBand Members:\nDan Cavanagh – Piano/Compositions\nRemy Le Boeuf – Alto Saxophone\nShinya Fukumori – Drums\nGraydon Peterson – Bass \n⊹ \nSt. Paul native Dan Cavanagh is a composer and pianist whose music spans jazz and contemporary classical music. He has been commissioned by a wide range of organizations throughout North America and Europe\, and his music continues to be performed across the globe. Cavanagh has released five jazz CDs as a leader\, his most recent with pianist James Miley and drummer John Hollenbeck on S/N Alliance Records. Cavanagh has performed extensively throughout North America\, Europe\, Asia\, and Central America as a pianist. He has appeared with Grammy winners Irma Thomas\, Adonis Rose\, and Joe McCarthy and a wide number of jazz artists across the world.  He is a professor of composition and jazz studies and the Pamela O. Hamel/Board of Advisors director of the Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. \nRemy Le Boeuf is a six-time Grammy-nominated composer and saxophonist whose music is rooted in the jazz tradition and overlaps into contemporary classical and indie rock realms. Le Boeuf is also the founder of the jazz orchestra Assembly of Shadows and the chief conductor of the Nordkraft Big Band. He has worked with a range of collaborators\, including the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis; Linda May Han Oh; Dayna Stephens; Haim; Knower; JACK Quartet; and his twin brother Pascal\, with whom he co-leads the experimental quintet Le Boeuf Brothers. \nShinya Fukumori is known for his melodic and rhythmic approach with a wide range of dynamics to drum-set playing. Born in Osaka\, Japan\, and now based in Tokyo\, his unique and sensitive cymbal work creates a very distinctive sound. In 2013\, he relocated to Munich\, Germany\, and released his debut album For 2 Akis on ECM Records with his trio in 2018. In 2020\, he launched his own music label\, nagalu\, and released its first full album Another Story. A year later\, Fukumori created a second label\, S/N Alliance\, to create opportunities and expand possibilities for up-and-coming artists not just in Japan\, but from all around the world. Fukumori frequently works as a producer as well\, building a bridge between his identity and music’s universality. \nGraydon Peterson is a bassist and composer living in Minneapolis. He regularly performs with a variety of vocalists and small ensembles\, including Arne Fogel\, Wayne Anthony\, Firebell\, Snowblind\, Charanga Tropical\, Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra\, Tropical Zone Orchestra\, D’Lakes\, Babatunde Leah’s “Rhythm’s Mama\,” and ThoughtCast. Peterson has accompanied world-renowned jazz drummer Francisco Mela for a series of concerts in Havana\, Cuba. He has also performed with Delfeayo Marsalis\, Gary Bartz\, Randy Brecker\, Ben Wendel\, Jorge Pacheco\, and Mayito Rivera. Peterson is also the founder of a successful jam session held every week at Whitey’s Old Town Saloon in northeast Minneapolis. A consummate accompanist\, writer\, and arranger\, he has become one of the backbones of the jazz scene in the Twin Cities.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dan-cavanagh-quartet-feat-remy-le-boeuf-shinya-fukumori-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dean Harrington\, Phil Aaron\, Steve Pikal\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION:Dean Harrington earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the U of MN and was a first prize winner in the Schubert Club student scholarship competition. For the last two decades he has been performing music with his own band Mill City Hot Club and other local groups playing swing\, gypsy jazz\, tango\, New Orleans jazz and more. He has been a guitar teacher for over 25 years at K & S Conservatory of Music and more recently Music Lab in Minneapolis.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dean-harrington-phil-aaron-steve-pikal-jay-epstein/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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