Cotter Schools is excited to announce our upcoming Jazz Festival, featuring a headliner concert with Bijon Watson and the Explosion Big Band. Bijon is a 3-time Grammy Award–winning trumpet player […]

For Mali Obomsawin (Odanak First Nation), the language of free jazz and the language of Wabanaki are variations on a shared theme. Together with her sextet, their composer/bassist weaves the […]

32nd Street Jazz returns to Fingal’s Cave with a special performance featuring vocalists Becky Sun & Anne Lippin.

Backed by a four-piece band, CusCampbell delivers a dynamic, high-energy concert known for its polished musicality, relatability, and powerful crowd engagement – often moving through the audience to create an […]

The Incomparable Music of Randy Newman: presenting songs of humor and biting satire Performed by Old Men Do Newman featuring Mark Bloom, Mike Cramer, Owen Grossman, Mike Kraemer, and Bruce Thornton

Yasmin Williams is one of the most innovative voices in guitar playing today, crafting rich instrumental compositions that sway from traditional folk to atmospheric soundscapes, experimenting with rich tapestries of […]

Steve Haskin Ensemble Steve Haskin is one of the founders of the Minnesota guitar society. He created the newsletter and the Guitarathons. He will be performing originals and jazz standards […]

Described as a cross between Tina Turner and Miriam Makeba, Nomfusi is a South African singer poised for greatness. The soul of Mama Afrika meets the fire of Motown and […]

Sarah Clausen (Chicago) and Nelson Devereaux (Minneapolis) will take turns performing solo sets on woodwinds and electronics. ⊹ “With Many Hands is outstanding Its slow-moving, almost ambient songs, built largely […]