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  • Herbie Hancock

    The Orpheum 910 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    There are few artists in the music industry who have had more influence on acoustic and electronic jazz and R&B than Herbie Hancock. As the immortal Miles Davis said in his autobiography, "Herbie was the step after Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, and I haven't heard anybody yet who has come after him."

    $90 – $161
  • Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap at Dakota

    Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap at Dakota
    Dakota 1010 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Effortless. Spontaneous. Inimitable. The convergence of two of jazz’s most legendary forces of nature. Moreover, their virtuosic interpretations traverse the musical spectrum. For example, they draw on the canons of luminary composers: Ellington, Porter, Sondheim, LeGrand, Simon, and others. Here, they range from intimate ballads to soulful grooves, delivered with daring expression born of their […]

    $35.77
  • Tim Sparks Trio with Gary Raynor and Jay Epstein

    Guitarist Tim Sparks will join forces with bassist Gary Raynor and drummer Jay Epstein for a dynamic evening of jazz at the Hi Hat in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The trio, each a longtime pillar of the Twin Cities music scene, will bring together decades of collective experience and improvisational chemistry. Sparks’ intricate fingerstyle technique—rooted in […]

  • XTC: The Tribute // Senses Working Overtime 10

    The Parkway Theater 4814 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    A bevy of Twin Cities talent takes to The Parkway stage to pay tribute to the lovely lads from Swindon — British pop giants, XTC! This tenth annual performance marks a decade supporting the Pay It Forward Fund, a non-profit helping breast and women’s cancer patients in the metro. Come early and kick off the […]

  • Tim Sparks, Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein at the Hat!

    The High Hat 485 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN, United States

    Tim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar repertoire since he won the National Fingerpicking Championship in 1993 with a ground breaking arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Sparks continues to surprise, challenge, and thrill audiences with his diverse repertoire and stunning technique. Equally at home with Country Blues, Jazz or World Music, Sparks’ extraordinary ability […]

  • Bernadette Spray & Friends : A Benefit Show for The Autism Society of MN

    Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, United States

    Jazz, Contempory, and Classic American Songbook For this show, Bernadette will be singing an eclectic mix of new and old jazz arrangements. She will be sharing her own journey of how jazz can be a powerful and positive way to exercise and build social connections through music. Omar Abdulkarim: Trumpet, Flugelhorn Pete James Johnson: Drums […]

  • Steven Hobert with Dan Carpel and Tarek Abdelqadar

    The High Hat 485 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN, United States

    Steven’s transportive sound from the heart embodys Wonder and Mystery. He seeks to facilitate playfulness, healing, provoke compassion and warmly sink into the moment. His music has been described as “delightful, innovative and viscerally inspiring” that “dazzles audiences, opens hearts and fires up imaginations.” Steven performs on piano, accordion, & vocals as a soloist, with […]

    $10
  • Global Jazz Acoustic Quartet at Erta Ale

    Erta Ale Ethiopian - 308 E Prince St, Ste 140, Saint Paul, MN 55101 308 E Prince St, Ste 140, St. Paul, MN, United States

    The sound of acoustic jazz fusion is coming back to Erta Ale Ethiopian Cafe/Restaurant. We'll play some of our original material mixed with music from around the world, even something by Ethiopian jazz fusion legend Mulatu Astetke and more! Stop by, Erta Ale is located just a short walk from St Paul's Mears Park. We […]

  • Atlantis Quarter

    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Atlantis Quartet is a dynamic jazz ensemble hailing from Minneapolis, MN. This fall, they will be celebrating the release of Live at Berlin—a freewheeling set from a band with deep musical telepathy—on vinyl. The quartet pushes into a more open-ended sound on this bold live album. Band Members: Chris Bates - Bass Zacc Harris - […]

    $20
  • Jenny Klukken Quartet @ Crooners Supper Club

    Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, United States

    A Creative and Unique take on the Jazz Quartet! Female-led jazz ensemble with marimba in the spotlight! Jenny commands the stage with her virtuosity on the marimba, playing originals and standards! Jenny Klukken: Marimba Matt Peterson: Upright Bass Chris Olson: Guitar Dave Schmalenberger: Drums Jenny Klukken studied classical percussion at the University of MN in […]

    $32 – $43
  • Joel Shapira Trio

    The High Hat 485 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN, United States

    Guitar, bass, drums trio jazz. Originals and jazz favs.

    $10.00
  • MILK

    MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Jazz; Funk: Punk; Youth. MILK plays Fingal’s Cave.

    $10
  • Chris Botti at Dakota

    Chris Botti at Dakota
    Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    “A jazz-pop powerhouse” – The New York Times Chris Botti – Trumpet Lee Pearson – Drums Daniel Chmielinski – Bass Anastasiia Mazurok – Violin John Splithoff – Vocals Julian Pollack – Piano Veronica Swift – Vocals  With a solo career spanning two decades, Chris Botti is the highest-selling instrumental artist in the United States. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop […]

  • Guitar Concert at Arts on Lafond

    Zion Community Commons 1697 Lafond Ave., St. Paul, United States

    Ben Abrahamson will play flamenco & acoustic jazz guitar and Daniel Volovets explores his Ukrainian, Russian and Jewish heritage and flamenco music on October 26th starting at 4pm at Zion […]

  • Johnnie Brown at Dakota

    Dakota 1010 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Johnnie Brown was born in Mississippi. He began singing as a child in his father’s church choir. As an adult, Johnnie’s sibling and friends encouraged him to take singing more seriously.  Brown decided to take his vision as a performer to the next level and formed a band. Since, he has established a reputable name […]

    $30.62
  • Brandee Younger at Dakota

    Dakota 1010 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harp’s role in modern music. She has worked relentlessly over the past fifteen years to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made history. Then, she became the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she also earned […]

    $41.95
  • Álvaro Torres / Nathan Hanson Quartet at Berlin

    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    After a musical meeting at Jazzorca in Mexico City earlier this year, Nathan Hanson and Álvaro Torres are joining forces to investigate the spaces where spontaneity meets the familiar, and where familiarity meets the unknown. Their quartet is completed by Liz Draper and Davu Seru, who expand the field of viable sound research. Pianist and […]

  • Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra featuring Jennifer Grimm at Dakota Jazz Club

    Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    When the artistry of vocalist Jennifer Grimm met the mastery of composer-arranger Adi Yeshaya, a new sound was born. Don’t miss this thirteen-piece jazz orchestra in a night of compositions and new arrangements of jazz and pop favorites. Composer, arranger and jazz pianist Adi Yeshaya was born and raised in Israel. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, […]

  • North Star Jazz Workshops Performance

    North Star Jazz Workshops Performance
    MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    North Star Jazz Workshops is excited to present a series of four concert nights over two months featuring our current lineup of adult jazz combos. These groups have been playing together for most of 2025 and are growing and learning with our teachers Chris Bates and Joe Hartnett. Each night will feature 4-5 groups performing […]

    Free
  • Autumn in Paris with the Hot Club Mania Quartet

    Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, United States

    Manouche Swing Jazz A Twin Cities-based swing Jazz band, performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as Jazz manouche, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. The ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories of the swing jazz era. Glen Helgeson: Guitar Gary Schulte: Violin Steve Pikal: Upright bass Jay Epstein: Drums […]

    $32.31