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SUMMARY:MGS Jazz and Fingerstyle Series Concert
DESCRIPTION:Alvaro Henrique and Duo CORDA will perform a night of guitar music.
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LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nicholas David’s 5th Annual : Songs of Love ‘n Loss at Crooners Supper Club
DESCRIPTION:Music From the Heart For the Heart\nAfter 5 years in the making\, Nicholas David is celebrating his first vinyl release\, More Than Music. The St.Paul singer/songwriter has been making music from the heart for the heart for nearly 30 years. Like the mighty Mississippi River\, David’s musical journey rocks n rolls like a cosmic current that’s taken him coast to coast and across the pond. From NBC’s THE VOICE where he met BILL WITHERS\, sang with SMOKEY ROBINSON and finished 3rd place on his season\, to riding along the rock n roll highway with THE ALLMAN BROTHERS sons! Come celebrate an evening where dreams and reality mix into music and memories. \nNicholas David is geographically connected to the storied music history that produced a Dylan and a Prince. But the born-and-bred Minnesota artist strangely remains a kindred spirit channeling gritty soulful southern singers hundreds of miles away down the legendary Mississippi River to Memphis and New Orleans. Now on his new album\, More Than Music\, the bearded and beaded dude on the keyboards reminds fans and new listeners alike that his third-place finish on “The Voice” in 2012 was more than just a lucky preview of things to come and songs to love. \n“A mix of the growl of Dr. John with the silk of Marvin Gaye” – Chicago Tribune
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/nicholas-davids-5th-annual-songs-of-love-n-loss-at-crooners-supper-club/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Suzanne Paris and Adi Yeshaya at Maggie's Piano Lounge at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Suzanne Paris: Vocals \nAdi Yeshaya: Piano \nMaggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm\, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of seasoned singers and piano players. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and dinner items\, experience superb service\, and enjoy the great music!
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/suzanne-paris-and-adi-yeshaya-at-maggies-piano-lounge-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Laraaji at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Multi-instrumentalist\, mystic\, and cosmic voice Laraaji will transport you with the ambient sounds of kalimba\, zither\, and ecstatic vocal toning. Opener TBA. \nFrom busking on the streets of New York City in the late ‘70s and early ’80s to performing improvisational compositions on concert stages and collaborating in interdisciplinary arts events\, Laraaji has borne a singular zither sound wherever he goes—one that has inspired and captivated a global audience with each strum.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/laraaji-at-berlin/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shemekia Copeland at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-Grammy nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness\, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs. Additionally\, she is celebrated for her winning\, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says\, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. There’s no mistaking the majesty of her instrument\, nor the ferocity of her delivery.” \nOn Copeland’s latest album\, 2024’s Blame It On Eve\, the songs all hit hard. Here\, jaw-dropping performances instantly take hold and command repeated listening. “There’s serious business on the new album\,” Copeland says. “But there are a lot of smiles here too\, a lot of joyous moments. It’s my blues for sure but it’s the brighter side. Issues are always important to me\, but so is rocking\, dancing and just having fun. And that’s something we all can all agree on.”  \nWith Blame It On Eve\, Copeland embarks on what she calls “a vacation from all the heaviness.” It features twelve new songs that tackle subjects as important as a woman’s right to choose and climate change. However\, it also leaves space for Copeland to have fun and unwind. Here\, Copeland is inspired throughout.  \nForbes declared\, “Shemekia is fearless\, honest and hopeful…she holds back nothing as she delivers hard-hitting musical truths.” Further\, John Prine paid her a huge compliment when he said\, “She simply doesn’t sound like anybody else.” And none other than Copeland’s friend\, the legendary Mavis Staples\, announced\, “I am so happy Shemekia is delivering these songs that the world needs to hear. Her voice is strong and soulful\, and her message comes from her heart.”
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/shemekia-copeland-at-dakota/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tinsley Ellis: Labor of Love Tour at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“A potent set of fierce folk blues… joyous and triumphant” – Living Blues\n  \nAccording to Atlanta-based blues guitarist\, singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis\, his new\, first-ever solo acoustic album\, 2024’s Naked Truth is both “a departure and an arrival.” Ellis has recorded and traveled the world for over four decades. There\, he delivers his feral\, guitar-fueled\, original electric blues-rock to ever-growing audiences at concert halls\, festivals\, and clubs. Naked Truth is steeped in the folk-blues traditions of Muddy Waters\, Skip James\, Son House\, Robert Johnson and Leo Kottke.  \nTo the casual fan\, this might seem to be a new direction. But for Ellis\, it’s an extension of his music\, as he taps into the raw essence of the blues. “This is a record I’ve always wanted to make and one that my longtime fans have been asking for.” Also\, he notes that he’s included an acoustic mini-set in his concert performances for years.  \nOn Naked Truth\, Ellis swaps his blistering\, guitar-fueled full-band workouts for equally passionate\, soul-searching acoustic folk blues. His famed guitar chops and musical creativity are on full display throughout the album’s twelve songs\, including nine originals.  \nEllis has brought his music to fans live in person to all fifty United States. Additionally\, he has performed in Canada\, across Europe\, Australia and South America. He’s earned the love and respect of many of his fellow musicians. Thus\, he shares stages with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram\, The Allman Brothers\, Warren Haynes\, Oliver Wood\, Buddy Guy\, the Tedeschi Trucks Band\, Gov’t Mule\, Widespread Panic\, and more. Also\, legends including Otis Rush\, James Cotton\, Gregg Allman\, Jimmy Buffett\, Son Seals\, Koko Taylor and Albert Collins. Furthermore\, mega-star guitarist Joe Bonamassa calls Ellis “a national treasure.”
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/tinsley-ellis-labor-of-love-tour-at-dakota/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music on the Mississippi with The Mardi Gras Steamers
DESCRIPTION:Tickets available online\, or at the door by card\, check or cash. \nThe Mardi Gras Steamers are a New Orleans & Dixieland jazz trio featuring Steve Pikal on bass\, Debbie Schreyer on banjo (2014 inductee into the Banjo Hall of Fame) and husband Tom Owens on washboard and vocals. Social hour at 6pm\, music at 7pm. Free parking in our lots and adjoining streets. Link to calendar and tickets: https://danishamericancenter.org/public-calendar/#!event/2026/2/23/mom-concert
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/music-on-the-mississippi-with-the-mardi-gras-steamers/
LOCATION:Danish American Center\, 3030 W River Pkwy\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:BZ3 Organ Trio - Single Release show @ Berlin
DESCRIPTION:RESONANCE: A RELEASE RESIDENCY by David Feily – Sundays in February [at Berlin] \nGuitarist & composer David Feily explores how new music comes alive in real time. Across three Sundays in February\, live performances coincide with the release of brand-new recordings from one of the Twin Cities’ top guitarists-two singles and an EP\, each with a different ensemble. Each show spotlights Feily as a composer\, bandleader\, guitarist\, and improviser\, revealing how his own sound takes shape through collaboration. \n02.22 – BZ3 Organ Trio \nThe final week of the residency will celebrate the release of BZ3 Organ Trio’s funk-&-blues original “Pickled Herring\,” written by Feily. The single showcases the trio’s ferocious\, genre-bending sound and offers a taste of their forthcoming album. This high-energy trio features Brian Ziemniak on Hammond B3 organ and Kevin Washington on drums.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/bz3-organ-trio-single-release-show-berlin/
LOCATION:BERLIN Club\, 204 North First Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trench Size Trio at Jazz Central Studios
DESCRIPTION:A funky instrumental trio consisting of three of the twin cities most seasoned musicians (we’re talking fresh herbs – none of the stale dried out store bought stuff). Trench Size Trio (TST) has been developing a sound and a body of work for close to a decade and not showing any signs of slowing down. Tom Reichert is the founder and has been playing with Joey Van Phillips for over two decades. So\, it’s no mystery that their symmetry together has been a natural progression. Jim Anton\, a long-time touring musician to the stars\, has more recently settled down in the twin cities and has become a household name to musicians and listeners alike. Together the three have developed a very unique sound\, a cohesive musical bonding that gives a joyful listening experience. TST plays all original music leaning towards a back beat heavy sound with a jazz sense of improvisation. The melodies are catchy and quirky at the same time\, but easily accessible to the average listener. \n \nTrench Size Trio is \nTom Reichert – guitar and composition  \nJim Anton – bass \nJoey Van Phillips – drums
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/trench-size-trio-at-jazz-central-studios/
LOCATION:Jazz Central Studios\, 407 Central Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kenny Reichert Quartet at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Kenny Reichert brings his dynamic Chicago quartet to Berlin in celebration and support of his new album\, Live in Chicago\, out on Jan. 16 via Shifting Paradigm Records. This evening will also serve as a live recording session for new material with the band. \nBand Members:\nDustin Laurenzi – Tenor Saxophone\nEthan Philion – Upright Bass\nDevin Drobka – Drums/Cymbals\nKenny Reichert – Electric Guitar \n✧ \nCaptured in front of a live audience\, Live In Chicago showcases a band deeply attuned to each other\, embracing spontaneity and the nuances of real-time collaboration. Featuring alto saxophonist Lenard Simpson\, bassist Ethan Philion\, and drummer Devin Drobka\, the ensemble’s performance reflects the enduring personal and musical relationships they have cultivated over the years. Reichert\, recognized by DownBeat magazine as “a distinctive player and composer\,” blends lyricism with harmonic sophistication\, crafting music that is both adventurous and accessible. His previous albums\, including Switch (2024) and Deep Breath (2023)\, have been lauded for their melodic depth and nuanced interplay. Live in Chicago offers listeners an authentic glimpse into the dynamic energy and trust that define his live performances. \nBased between Chicago and Minneapolis\, Reichert has collaborated with a diverse array of artists and has performed at venues and festivals across the United States and Europe. This album release concert is not just a celebration of a new recording but a testament to the evolving journey of a group committed to exploration and connection through music. \n✧ \n\nKenny Reichert is an award-winning guitarist\, composer\, bandleader\, and educator whose innovative approach to guitar has earned him recognition from DownBeat magazine as “a distinctive player and composer.” Originally from Brookfield\, WI\, Reichert began his musical journey with piano\, guitar\, and organ before attending Berklee College of Music and later completing his studies in economics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He holds a Master of Music in jazz studies from DePaul University\, and he was honored as a 2022 Luminarts Cultural Foundation Jazz Improvisation Fellow. \nDustin Laurenzi’s approach to improvisation and composition has garnered the attention of Chicago’s creative music community. His music is inspired and informed by jazz\, folk\, and improvised music. Laurenzi has been a leader or co-leader of the projects Twin Talk\, Edith Judith\, Snaketime\, and Natural Language\, and he has been a member of bands led by Macie Stewart\, Matt Ulery\, Katie Ernst\, Juan Pastor\, Quentin Coaxum\, and others. His improvisational sensibilities have made him a sought-after musician in many circles of Chicago’s vibrant music scene and beyond. \nEthan Philion is an award-winning bassist\, composer\, and bandleader based in Chicago. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and DePaul University\, Philion has been praised by the Washington Post for his “well honed chops and astounding musicality. His debut album\, Meditations on Mingus\, was commended as “a labor of conspicuous love and respect for a musical titan” by DownBeat magazine. He has performed with an extensive list of jazz artists including Rufus Reid\, Greg Ward\, Dana Hall\, Mark Feldman\, Russ Johnson\, Howard Levy\, Ryan Cohan\, Tito Carillo\, Gary Bartz\, Alfonso Ponticelli\, Ernest Dawkins\, Geof Bradfield\, Dee Alexander\, Mark Gross\, Alyssa Allgood\, Thaddeus Tooks\, Victor Garcia\, Mike Allemana\, Mai Sugimoto\, and Paul Marinaro. \nDevin Drobka has been one of the most in-demand and creative musicians in the Midwest for the past 20 years. Audiences around the world have been enthralled with his wide sonic palette and limitless rhythmic possibilities on the drums. A deep love of jazz\, metal\, folk\, hip-hop\, ambient\, idm\, and classical music has helped shaped Devin’s unique voice and vision on the drums both as a leader and as a sideman. His highly personal and creative drumming can be heard within the realm of jazz having performed with Greg Osby\, Bill Carrothers\, Jason Marsalis\, Billy Peterson\, David Hazeltine\, Jerry Bergonzi\, Dayna Stephens\, and Joe Lovano as well as indie- folk bands like Field Report\, Caley Conway\, and indie rappers R.A.P. Ferreira and Serengeti. Devin can be heard on over 50 albums of genre-bending original music. Devin currently composes music for his newest group—the Devin Drobka Trio\, featuring Matt Blair and Jakob Heniemann—which draws upon his love of contemporary classical music and minimalism and his multi-horn group\, Bell Dance Songs\, which is a response to his love of Albert Ayler\, Paul Motian\, and Ornette Coleman. Devin’s music has been described as “sounding like nothing else in midwestern jazz” and “gorgeous\, innovative.”
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/kenny-reichert-quartet-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:esperanza spalding at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:Here\, esperanza performs songs from all eight of her previous albums\, songs from current releases\, plus a special preview of her forthcoming project. She emphasizes simplicity and intimacy of voice\, bass\, and songs in this special configuration of two musicians and two dancers. \nBorn in 1984 in Portland\, Oregon\, esperanza spalding is an eaabibacliitoti* artist. She trained and initiated in the North American (masculine) jazz lineage and tradition. Her work interweaves through various combinations of instrumental music\, bass playing\, improvisation\, singing\, composition\, poetry\, dance\, and therapeutic research. She also engages in storytelling\, teaching\, regenerative agriculture\, urban land & artist-sanctuary custodianship. Moreover\, through her art she grows in love as a daughter\, sister\, cousin\, niece\, auntie\, great-auntie\, friend. She collaborates with her hometown community to  decolonize within and through that community.  \n2024’s Milton + esperanza is spalding’s first new album since she released 2021’s songwrights apothecary lab. That album\, and 2019’s 12 Little Spells\, both won Grammy Awards (Best Jazz Vocal Album). spalding released a protest song in 2024 entitled “Não Ao Marco Temporal” that was recorded in Rio. A five-time Grammy winner and eleven-time nominee\, spalding has previously released eight full length albums. She has worked with her heroes\, including Milton Nascimento and Wayne Shorter. Furthermore\, she has collaborated with Q-Tip\, Janelle Monae\, Robert Glasper\, Terri Lyne Carrington and many others. \nShe also co-leads workshops and therapeutic-arts research residencies. She does this through her dance project “Off Brand gOdds” and her therapeutic music incubator “Songwrights Apothecary Lab”. In 2024\, she received the Doris Duke Foundation Artist Award and was a 2016 Ford Foundation “Art of Change” Fellow. \n*European-African ancestored being influenced by American cultures living in Indigenous Territories of Turtle Island.
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LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rondo Community Music Series Presents the Kavyesh Kaviraj Ensemble at Walker West
DESCRIPTION:Rondo Community Music Series: Kavyesh Kaviraj Ensemble \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a musical evening with the Kavyesh Kaviraj Ensemble\, featuring a unique blend of jazz\, Western classical\, and Indian classical influences. \nExperience the artistry of pianist\, composer\, and arranger Kavyesh Kaviraj\, a musician with a rich and diverse background. Born into a musical family in Oman\, Kavyesh began his journey at age 2 and has since honed his craft through advanced studies at prestigious institutions\, including Berklee College’s Global Jazz Institute. \nKavyesh has performed with a wide range of renowned artists and is a key member of the jazz quintet Mississippi. His work showcases a deep understanding of multiple musical traditions\, creating a sound that is both intricate and emotionally compelling. This is an opportunity to witness a world-class musician who effortlessly bridges cultures and genres through his compositions and performance. \nDate: February 21st\, 2026 \nTime: 7-8 pm \nLocation: 650 Marshall Avenue\, St Paul\, MN 55104 \nTickets: Free \nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of global music and modern jazz. Get your tickets today and be part of the Rondo Community Music Series!
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/rondo-community-music-series-presents-the-kavyesh-kaviraj-ensemble-at-walker-west/
LOCATION:Walker|West Music Academy\, 760 Selby Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nathan Graham with His Band and Special Guest Laamar at Parkway Theater
DESCRIPTION:Soul & blues sensation Nathan Graham returns to The Parkway by popular demand\, this time performing with his full band! ​Minnesota troubadour LAAMAR opens the night with an intimate set. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen you think of a singer-songwriter\, who comes to mind? Nathan says it probably isn’t somebody who looks like he does\, and he wants to change that. \nBorn and raised in Chicago\, Graham meshes South Side Blues with Nashville Americana\, beginning his career backing blues singers at famous haunts like Buddy Guy’s Legends and Kingston Mines. He spent a decade as a guitar-for-hire before picking up a mic to tell his own stories on the stage. Soulful and steady\, Graham’s music offers a raw introspective of the human condition that’s both painful and comforting. His guitar conveys heartbreak\, lyrics tell stories of regret\, but his rich vocal delivery offers the remedy. \nHaving brought his songs on international tours with both major label and indie acts\, Graham is challenging the notion of what it means to be a singer-songwriter. He’s driving inclusivity within the genre\, and he hopes to evoke a sense of understanding in the process. \n“I’m writing about universal experiences\,” he says. “I’m writing music to connect my story to yours\, show you all that we have in common\, and maybe help both of us feel less alone.” \n“Stellar debut…[Graham] manages to blend Soul\, Rock\, and Americana into an irresistible sound… This is a record that’s begging to be heard live.” — GLIDE \n“A powerhouse singer with a deep drive to connect\, the Chicago-born-and-raised Graham tenderly wraps his fears and anxieties in velvety arrangements infused with a wide range of influences from rock and folk to soul and blues.” — NO DEPRESSION
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/nathan-graham-with-his-band-and-special-guest-laamar-at-parkway-theater/
LOCATION:The Parkway Theater\, 4814 Chicago Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jazz Pop-Up Tour: Kevin Gamble Quartet at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:The Twin Cities Jazz Pop-Up Tour is a new performance series that extends the energy of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival beyond summer in Mears Park into the winter all around town! For this installment of the pop-up tour\, Twin Cities Jazz Festival presents the Kevin Gamble Quartet—a high-energy fusion group inspired by funk and gospel—at Berlin. \nBand Members:\nKevin Gamble – Piano\nTarek Abdelqader – Drums\nNick Benish – Bass\nAndrew Tomten – Saxophone \n⊹ \nFor as long as he can remember\, music has been a part of Kevin Gamble’s life. One of his first experiences with music was playing the piano at his uncle’s church as a kid. Gospel\, jazz\, funk\, country\, soul\, and hip-hop shaped Kevin’s musical style. After years of sharpening his skills on piano and finishing his music education in 2018\, he formed his fusion group\, the Kevin Gamble Quartet\, in 2019. While playing alongside some of Minnesota’s most talented musicians\, Kevin infuses elements of gospel\, R&B\, jazz\, and funk to create a unique and fun sound that everyone will enjoy.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/jazz-pop-up-tour-kevin-gamble-quartet-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T213000
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SUMMARY:Sounds of Blackness' "Music for Martin" at the Ordway
DESCRIPTION:Three-time Grammy-winning ensemble presents an original tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\nMusic for Martin brings the Grammy Award–winning Sounds of Blackness back to the Ordway with one of their most powerful and enduring original works. First premiering on our stage in January 1988\, this production was created\, arranged\, and produced by Gary Hines\, Music Director of Sounds of Blackness\, specifically for a performance at the Ordway. It weaves together music\, narration\, and visual elements to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. \nDrawing from the music that fueled the Civil Rights Movement\, Music for Martin features stylized arrangements rooted in gospel\, spirituals\, soul\, and jazz\, paired with excerpts from Dr. King’s most iconic speeches. The result is both a historical reflection and a living\, breathing call to hope\, unity\, love\, and peace. \nFor over five decades\, Sounds of Blackness has shared these messages on five continents\, performing for everyone from community audiences to world leaders\, including kings\, queens\, presidents\, and ambassadors. As the ensemble celebrates its 55th anniversary\, Music for Martin stands as a testament to their artistic excellence\, cultural impact\, and deep connection to both the Ordway and the Twin Cities community.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/sounds-of-blackness-music-for-martin-at-the-ordway/
LOCATION:Ordway Center for the Performing Arts\, 198 Washington St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:James Samuel "Cornbread" Harris plays at the HIgh Hat
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Blues legend James Samuel “Cornbread” Harris at 98 years of age\, performs at the High Hat. A specially curated version of his band\, Cornbread Harris and Friends\, will feature Jayanthi Kyle on vocals with John Penny on guitar\, Scott Soule on Bass\, and Sam Brooks on Tenor Saxophone. Look forward to another memorable evening with this Minnesota Blues hall of famer who is also the father of five-time Grammy award winning music producer Jimmy Jam Harris. As well\, Cornbread is a US infantry veteran having served our country in WW II.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/james-samuel-cornbread-harris-plays-at-the-high-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260113T195305Z
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SUMMARY:Marc Ribot: Hurry Red Telephone at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Marc Ribot\, guitar\nSebastian Steinberg\, bass (Soul Coughing)\nChad Taylor\, drums\nBriggan Krauss\, saxophone (Sexmob) \nMarc Ribot was never suited to play straight jazz. Ribot realized that in his 20s while trying to bop with veteran organist Jack McDuff. But Ribot soon found his calling—and the core of his mission\, really—both in the city’s melting pot and in its no-holds-barred No Wave scene. There\, he threw out the rules he was trying to ace and joined the Lounge Lizards. Then\, he accepted Tom Waits’ invitation to play on Rain Dogs. Ribot stopped trying to sound like the guitarist he was supposed to be and became\, instead\, the guitar player he was.  \nFor over four decades\, he has been an indispensable collaborator to the likes of Waits\, Robert Plant\, and John Zorn. Additionally\, so many others that his list of credits reads like a library’s card catalog. But Ribot has also been a great bandleader\, from his renegade bunch Ceramic Dog to his committed Latin band\, Los Cubanos Postizos.  \nTwenty years ago\, Ribot convened a glorious quartet\, Spiritual Unity\, to tackle the songbook of Albert Ayler. Then\, Roy Campbell died and Henry Grimes had to step away for health concerns. However\, Ribot and drummer Chad Taylor wanted to maintain the exploratory energy of that band with a new lineup. Ribot called on Sebastian Steinberg\, a collaborator and confidant since the ‘80s and an anchor of his great Shrek.  \nThe new group is Hurry Red Telephone. During the quartet’s 2025 tours\, guitarist Ava Mendoza added the combustible extra ingredient. Here\, her chemistry with Ribot seemed to push each of them to play a bit harder\, meaner\, wilder. For 2026\, saxophonist Briggan Krauss will step into that role with Hurry Red Telephone. Thus begins yet another chapter in Ribot’s ever-unfolding quest to find new ways to play.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/marc-ribot-hurry-red-telephone-at-dakota-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bruce Henry & Dean Magraw – “A New Song” Release Celebration at Crooners Supper Club
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Beautiful Acoustic Folk Soul\nVocalist Bruce Henry and guitarist Dean Magraw unite their extraordinary talents in A New Song — a powerful\, acoustic celebration of soul\, spirit\, and musical alchemy. This duos’ performances blend Bruce’s rich storytelling and three-and-a-half-octave range with Dean’s spacious\, soulful guitar artistry. Rooted in history and inspired improvisation\, their music flows effortlessly between jazz\, folk\, blues\, and global grooves — deeply human\, profoundly uplifting\, and filled with grace. \nDean Magraw: Guitar \nBruce Henry: Voice \nBetween them\, Bruce and Dean have shared stages and studios with legendary artists including Roberta Flack\, John Gorka\, Stephane Grappelli\, Jimmy Jam\, Greg Brown\, Peter Ostroushko\, Eric Kamau Gravatt\, and Anthony Cox. Together\, they create something timeless — an intimate\, transcendent sound experience.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/bruce-henry-dean-magraw-a-new-song-release-celebration-at-crooners-supper-club/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Joe Westerlund & Trever Hagen at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:A duo ensemble born from a childhood friendship in the Midwest\, Joe Westerlund (Megafaun\, DeYarmond Edison) and Trever Hagen (Bon Iver) have merged their solo work on drums and trumpet into a distinct sound world of melodic\, rhythmic\, and lush electroacoustic texture. The pair pays respect to this instrumentation’s historical context\, while reaching further into sonic geographies with their shared voice. Their forthcoming debut release on Totally Gross National Product consists of four compositions born and molded from sprawling improvisations during a winter tour in late 2024. \n⊹ \nJoe Westerlund has emerged as an intuitive improviser and composer during the last decade\, scoring deep meditative practice over the course of three full-length solo records. Westerlund—a longtime student of Milford Graves—has now spent more than a quarter-century gleaning lessons from folk musicians and avant-garde icons\, from close friends and challenging strangers alike. He served as the dynamic backbone of Megafaun\, the North Carolina trio of sophisticated songwriting and winning charisma that he cofounded. As a session drummer\, he has worked as the pulse beneath the plaintive Americana of Watchhouse\, Daughter of Swords\, and Jake Xerxes Fussell and been a textural anchor for the folk abstraction of Califone and Bon Iver. Currently\, he tours and records primarily in an improvisational trio\, Setting (with Jaime Fennelly and Nathan Bowles)\, and as a solo artist on Psychic Hotline. \nTrever Hagen is an trumpet player and producer who has collaborated with a range of musicians and ensembles (Bon Iver\, Mouse on Mars\, Marijuana Deathsquads\, CARM\, Aero Flynn) and is one-third of the electronica pop trio Heavy MakeUp\, which also features Edie Brickell and CJ Camerieri. Hagen’s solo trumpet electronica albums have been released by the labels 37d03d\, Audiotong\, Music of New Reference\, and No Icon.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/joe-westerlund-trever-hagen-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volstead's Presents: "Just for You" with Marvelous
DESCRIPTION:Just for You debuts with an inaugural performance by The Marvelous Leonardo—an intimate evening of live music in low light\, where sound\, atmosphere\, and closeness take center stage. \nDesigned as a deeply personal musical experience\, Just for You strips away the excess and invites you into presence. This is music meant to be felt up close—shared in the same room\, in the same moment. Walk away grounded\, stirred\, and gently reminded of what it feels like to truly listen. \nWho is Marvelous? \nThe improvisational spirit of Marvelous travels through his piano\, voice and guitar. Steeped in soul & blues\, he conveys heartfelt messages that transcend time. \nHe is inspired by the piano stylings of New Orleans\, the rhythms of Russian dances and the written word of fairy tales. Moreover\, Marvelous creates innovative stories of song in service to the heart. \nThrough his artistry\, he skillfully merges these diverse elements into a seamless tapestry of sound. Further\, Marvelous attends to each performance with presence\, carrying a deep reverence for music history and sonic craftsmanship. He approaches each show with a communal spirit\, with the intention of connecting with other humans. \nBand Members: \nMarvelous- Piano\, Voice \nJovon Williams- Saxophone \nDeCarlo Jackson- Trumpet \nTarek Abdelqader- Drums \nHenry Breen- Bass
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/volsteads-presents-just-for-you-with-marvelous/
LOCATION:Volstead’s Emporium\, 711 W Lake St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T210000
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SUMMARY:Peter Kogan Jazz Presents...
DESCRIPTION:Peter Kogan Jazz. Every 2nd Thursday at MetroNOME.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/peter-kogan-jazz-presents-5/
LOCATION:MetroNOME Brewery\, 385 Broadway St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mary Louise Knutson\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis-based pianist and composer\, Mary Louise Knutson\, has been called “one of the most exciting and innovative artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time.” Her warm\, inviting tone\, broad range of emotional expression\, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene. Knutson’s long-awaited new jazz trio CD\, In the Bubble\, ranked in JazzWeek’s Top 10 and remained on the chart for 19 weeks straight. Six standards and four originals – which range from a swinging Oscar Peterson Trio-style “It Could Happen to You” to a smooth jazz version of “You Don’t Know What Love Is” to a Keith Jarrett style “You Are My Sunshine” – complete this highly accessible mainstream-to-modern collection. Knutson tours regularly with her group\, the Mary Louise Knutson Trio\, whose music has been described by JazzTimes as “state-of-the-art piano trio finery\,” and by the Star Tribune (Mpls\, St. Paul) as “timeless\, classic piano trio music\, right up there with Bill Evans and Bill Charlap.” And from 2010-2018\, Knutson toured with trumpeter Doc Severinsen\, former bandleader for the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. \nKnutson has also performed with such jazz greats as Dizzy Gillespie\, Kurt Elling\, Bobby McFerrin\, Dianne Reeves\, Kevin Mahogany\, Randy Brecker\, Bobby Shew\, Nicholas Payton\, Terell Stafford\, Terence Blanchard\, Richie Cole\, Ernie Watts\, Greg Abate\, Von Freeman\, Slide Hampton\, Mike Stern\, Peter Erskine\, Billy Hart\, Ed Shaughnessy\, Richard Davis\, and more.\nAs a show player\, she has performed with such artists as Reba McEntire\, Michael Bolton\, Jordin Sparks\, Trisha Yearwood\, Ivan Neville\, Sam Moore\, Donny Osmond\, Smokey Robinson\, the Osmond Brothers\, and comedians Phyllis Diller\, Jack Carter\, Rob Schneider\, Kevin Nealon\, Judy Tenuta\, and more. In 2006 Knutson was a Minnesota Music Awards nominee for both Jazz Artist of the Year and Pianist of the Year\, and in 2005\, she was a Finalist in the Kennedy Center’s Mary Lou Williams “Women in Jazz” International Pianist Competition. In 2004\, Knutson was the recipient of Lawrence University’s distinguished Nathan M. Pusey Alumni Achievement Award for significant contributions and achievements in a career field. And in 2001\, Knutson’s debut jazz trio CD\, Call Me When You Get There\, charted in JazzWeek’s Top 50 for eight consecutive weeks\, and earned Knutson the award for Top New Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year from KWJL Radio in California. Featured tracks include her award-winning compositions and signature arrangements of such jazz classics as “Tangerine\,” “Green Dolphin Street\,” and “Gone With the Wind\,” and range from the joyful lyricism of “Call Me When You Get There” to the impassioned blaze of “Meridian.”
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/mary-louise-knutson-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-hat/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T203000
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SUMMARY:New Nostalgia at Crooners Supper Club
DESCRIPTION:Fusion Horn Band\nNew Nostalgia is a Chicago-based instrumental ensemble band formed in 2017. Led by saxophonist and award-winning composer/arranger Neil Carson\, this 9-piece “fusion horn band” blends the sophistication of jazz\, the accessibility of pop\, and the raw intensity of rock into a genre-defying experience. Known for their intricate-yet-catchy arrangements and virtuosic ensemble playing\, New Nostalgia delivers a compelling mix of original compositions and reimagined covers that captivate both seasoned listeners and new audiences alike. \nTheir 2019 self-titled debut featured genre-bending arrangements of iconic 1980s pop tunes\, while their pandemic-era remote EP Frankenstein Sessions showcased a harder rock edge. With their second studio album releasing in December 2025 and a midwest tour on the horizon for early 2026\, New Nostalgia continues to push boundaries––intellectually rigorous\, emotionally resonant\, and always electrifying.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/new-nostalgia-at-crooners-supper-club/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T193000
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SUMMARY:Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet: Cutting-Edge Tango Music at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Tango\, New Music\, Cutting-Edge Tango\nCharles Gorczynski Tango Quartet plays the music of contemporary tango composers and the work of iconoclast bandoneonist Astor Piazzolla\, carving out their own space in the genre with fiercely original music. The quartet is known for visceral live performances and original sounds that cross modern tango\, chamber music\, new classical\, and far-reaching contemporary influences. The quartet is a forward-drive acoustic powerhouse\, creating a singular live music experience. \nCharles Gorczynski: Bandoneón\, Composition \nDevan Moran: Violin \nAlex Woods: Piano \nNick Gaudette: Contrabass \nMinneapolis-based composer and bandoneonist Charles Gorczynski works in contemporary tango\, new music\, and studio production. His projects Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet\, Redwood Tango Ensemble\, and Colorlist have toured North America and Europe extensively\, played thousands of tango events\, and produced four albums of contemporary tango music. Gorczynski has premiered his compositions with Chamber Music Northwest Festival and the San Francisco International Arts Festival\, has worked with Buenos Aires–based organization Tango Sin Fin\, and has been featured concerto soloist with the Bear Valley Symphony\, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra\, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra\, the Chicago Chorale\, Vocal Essence at Orchestra Hall\, Mercury Soul Orchestra\, San Jose Chamber Orchestra\, and many other organizations. Gorczynski has recorded and toured with international tango projects\, including Mariano Barreiro Tango Trio\, Tango BC Quartet\, Alejandro Ziegler Cuarteto\, Maxi Larrea Trio\, Maldito Tango\, and the Latin Grammy–nominated Los Tangueros Del Oeste.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/charles-gorczynski-tango-quartet-cutting-edge-tango-music-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T201500
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SUMMARY:Michael Mayo at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Extraordinary vocalist Michael Mayo will accompany himself on piano and keys in his Minnesota debut. \n⊹ \nWhether Michael Mayo is performing with his band\, as a guest\, or alone with a looper pedal and a piano\, the Los Angeles native’s commanding\, otherworldly vocalese has been gathering critical and commercial acclaim around the globe. Mayo attended the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance (now the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz)\, only the third vocalist to be accepted into the 20-year-old program\, where he learned from the likes of Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock. A veteran international performer\, Mayo has led his own band to perform at some of the world’s most revered jazz clubs and festivals. As a featured guest\, he has recently recorded and performed with Herbie Hancock\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Jacob Collier\, Scary Pockets\, Lenny Kravitz\, Josh Groban\, Ben Wendel\, and The War and Treaty. \nSigned to Mack Avenue/Artistry Records\, Mayo’s debut record\, “Bones\,” produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Eli Wolf (Norah Jones\, Al Green\, The Roots) was released in 2021. In 2022\, Mayo was named “International Artist of the Year” at the Deutscher Jazzpreis. Mayo’s highly anticipated sophomore release\, “Fly”—featuring pianist Shai Maestro\, bassist Linda Oh\, and drummer Nate Smith—was released in 2024 and nominated for two Grammy Awards.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/michael-mayo-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dale Alexander\, Graydon Peterson\, 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-graydon-peterson-jay-epstein-at-waterbury-restaurant-4/
LOCATION:Waterbury Restaurant\, 3012 Excelsior Blvd\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kandace Springs at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:Pianist and singer Kandace Springs is one of the premier female artists of the jazz/soul genre. Her natural gifts for lyricism and soulfulness have earned her recognition worldwide. Further\, her late mentor Prince described her as having “a voice that could melt snow”.  \nThe Nashville native has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. Here\, she has made several national TV appearances\, and headlines major jazz festivals. Moreover\, she has collaborated with such luminaries as Christian McBride\, Roy Hargrove\, David Sanborn and Norah Jones. The Washington Post exclaims\, “Kandace Springs’s voice is undeniable. It’s one of those generational voices; from the first note\, you know it’s special.”  \nShe embodies the same spirit and soul of the great vocalists of the past on whose shoulders she stands. She simultaneously draws on jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Carmen McRae and multi-genre masters like Nina Simone and Roberta Flack. To that end\, Springs recently released an orchestral reimagining of Billie Holiday’s Lady in Satin. Kandace looks forward to releasing a new album in Spring 2026 and hitting the road backed by her ace all-female rhythm section.  \nKandace’s 2024 release\, Run Your Race\, was a tribute to her late father\, legendary Nashville soul singer Scat Springs. Here\, it is the first album of hers to feature almost all original songs. Every song was written by Kandace both solo and with some stellar collaborators. Prior to that in 2020\, Kandace released The Women Who Raised Me. There\, the album garnered five-star reviews from DownBeat and The New Yorker. Additionally\, it won the Deutscher JazzPreis for best vocal album of the year.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/kandace-springs-at-dakota/2026-02-17/2/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dirty Shorts Brass Band at Minnesota Music Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Fat Tuesday Party – No Cover
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dirty-shorts-brass-band-at-minnesota-music-cafe/
LOCATION:Minnesota Music Cafe\, 501 Payne Ave\, St Paul\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dance Your Brass Off ⏤ Mardi Gras Celebration ft. Brass Messengers\, McNasty Brass Band\, and BrassZilla at Turf Club
DESCRIPTION:This show is taking place in both the Turf Club and Clown Lounge. Be sure to check out the Mardi Gras celebrations and bands playing on BOTH stages! And sponsored by Jazz88! \nThe Brass Messengers are a Minneapolis street band playing mostly original music inspired by global sources. The BMs formed from the annual rubble of the Heart of the Beast Mayday Parade and Ceremony in Minneapolis.  The musical origins were found in the music of Africa\, the Carribean and Balkans\, but now the BMs play whatever works\, throwing in a country song to the crying drinkers\, a high speed polka or two for the midwest dancers\, running in circles with the little ones\, activating gatherings of our activist kin or a bit of Black Sabbath for the metal crowd. But mostly\, it is original music that rises from the heart of the band that can only be described as a homegrown Minneapolis street music sound. \nBased in the Twin Cities\, MN\, McNasty Brass Band brings the Minneapolis sound to new territory by combining the spirit of New Orleans with elements of Prince\, old school funk\, and a splash of R&B. Since their debut EP release Southside Fridays in early 2015\, the McNasty Brass Band has been continuously writing music to push the limit of what a fully acoustic dance band can do. It’s their raw\, organic brass sound that makes the music so infectious. A reckless\, ten-piece megazord of horns and drums\, McNasty Brass Band can blow the walls off a house party\, march down the streets of a parade\, or own the stage with the confidence of a well-oiled groove machine. \nWhether it’s happening in a theater\, in a roadhouse\, or by the side of the road\, BrassZilla will deliver its hip-shakin’ beer jazz. Something that’s a little chilly and a little hot and makes the head start to move with a certain kind of groove. Something that everyone needs. BrassZilla was founded in 2011 as a way for three horn players to explore their love of jazz\, funk\, blues\, and other genres while touring with the Minneapolis rock band Chooglin’. That exploration led to the addition of drummer Andy Deckard and produced original compositions that defy typical notions of genre or style.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dance-your-brass-off-%e2%8f%a4-mardi-gras-celebration-ft-brass-messengers-mcnasty-brass-band-and-brasszilla-at-turf-club/
LOCATION:Turf Club\, 1601 University Ave\, St Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
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SUMMARY:FAT TUESDAY with Jack Brass Band and Up North Rollers Brass Band at Icehouse
DESCRIPTION:6PM DOORS 7PM SHOW \nFood and beverage menu available the entire show \n$18 ADVANCE (+taxes/fees) $25 AT THE DOOR (+taxes) \nCelebrate Mardi Gras with “Feel-Good Music” from the Jack Brass Band\, as Wynton Marsalis once said\, “If you like your gumbo spicy\, and your music hot\, check out the Jack Brass Band. The Jack Brass Band was formed in 1999 in the Twin Cities. Based on the traditions of New Orleans’ brass bands\, they are the ambassadors to the Crescent City’s rich musical history. The band plays “Feel-Good Music” for audiences of any age\, for any occasion. The band has the ability and repertoire to play everything from old New Orleans jazz from Louis Armstrong’s era\, to the modern street Mardi-Gras anthems with the instrumentation\, feel\, and energy they have mastered through countless gigs\, parades\, festival appearances\, and trips to New Orleans to listen\, learn\, and play alongside the masters. Simply put\, the Jack Brass Band brings the party to any event with a rich tradition and a groove that will make you want to get up and dance to the New Orleans sound. The Up North Rollers Brass Band is a New Orleans-style brass band based out of the Twin Cities. The group was established in 2024 when Ben Collicott\, trombonist and recent transplant to Minnesota\, recruited several fellow Michigan Tech alumni to share his passion for the second line music of New Orleans. The ensemble digs deep into the Crescent City’s brass band culture and strives to be authentic to the modern New Orleans style while also paying dues to the tradition.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/fat-tuesday-with-jack-brass-band-and-up-north-rollers-brass-band-at-icehouse/
LOCATION:Icehouse\, 2528 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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