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SUMMARY:Anya Menk and Friends at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Contemporary Jazz and Vocalese\nJoin Anya\, Kavy\, Dan\, and Reid for a captivating evening of live jazz! This show features original lyrics and vocalese over crowd favorites such as “Soul Station” by Hank Mobley\, “Footprints” by Wayne Shorter\, “Whisper Not” by Benny Golson\, and more. \nKavyesh Kaviraj: Piano\nDan Carpel: Bass\nReid Kennedy: Drums \nAnya Menk: Vocals \nNew to the Twin Cities\, Anya Menk is a vocalist\, pianist\, composer\, and lyricist. A recent graduate of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute Master’s program\, she specializes in jazz vocalese\, reimagining solos from jazz greats with her original lyrics. Menk has performed alongside jazz luminaries such as Joe Lovano and Peter Eldridge of New York Voices\, and she was named the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Dee Daniels Vocal Jazz Scholarship through Jazz Education Network. In addition to performing\, Menk teaches in the EMRA Department at MacPhail and also teaches private lessons through North Star Jazz Workshops. \namenkmusic.com
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LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Adi Yeshaya\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of a music career that is approaching its 40-year mark\, Adi Yeshaya has earned international recognition as an arranger\, composer and orchestrator.\nHe has collaborated with renowned artists\, including Prince\, Whitney Houston\, Aretha Franklin\, Lena Horne\, Doc Severinsen and Burt Bacharach. In addition\, he has been arranging music for NBC The Voice.\nAs a resident of the Twin Cities\, Adi has served as a pianist and musical director for the late world-class jazz vocalist Debbie Duncan for nearly 3 decades. He also performed with countless Twin Cities vocalists such as Dennis Spears\, Ginger Commodore\, Gwen Matthews\, Bruce Henry\, Cookie Coleman\, and many others. He has been commissioned by many organizations\, including Minnesota Orchestra\, the Guthrie Theater\, Doc Severinsen Big Band\, and the Swiss Youth Orchestra – Jazzaar.\nAdi has been active as an educator\, as well. He taught at Berklee College of Music\, the University of Minnesota and McNally Smith College of Music (St. Paul\, MN).
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/adi-yeshaya-gary-raynor-jay-epstein-at-the-hat-2/
LOCATION:The High Hat\, 485 Selby Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Avery*Sunshine at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:Chester\, PA native Avery*Sunshine has established herself as a musical powerhouse. Here she seamlessly blends her roles as a pianist\, singer\, songwriter\, and producer. A proud graduate of Spelman College\, she moved from the academic halls to the global stage. Her journey is a testament to her talent\, dedication\, and passion for music. Together with her husband and Grammy-nominated partner\, Dana Johnson\, Avery has made Atlanta her stronghold. There\, they nurture and expand their creative and entrepreneurial ventures.  \nAvery’s career is marked by significant achievements\, including four top twenty hits on the Billboard charts. Moreover\, her song “Call My Name” reached the coveted #1 spot\, affirming her place in the music industry. Beyond her personal successes\, Avery is a committed advocate for artists. As a Board Governor for the Atlanta Chapter of the Recording Academy\, she contributes to shaping the music landscape. Additionally\, her entrepreneurial spirit shines through her co-founding and partnership in BigShine Recordings\, a label dedicated to empowering independent artists.  \nAvery*Sunshine’s influence extends across the globe through her international tours.  There\, she touches audiences in Asia\, Europe\, UK and Australia with her soulful music and dynamic performances. Currently\, she is captivating fans with her musical web series “So Glad To Know You.” This provides an intimate look at her creative journey and connection with music. \nSunshine’s biography encapsulates not just her musical achievements but her role as a luminary in the industry. Here\, she shines a light on the power of independence\, creativity\, and the unifying force of music. With Atlanta as her backdrop\, she continues to inspire and captivate\, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who witness her artistry.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/averysunshine-at-dakota/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Duo CORDA at Crooners / Dunsmore Jazz Room
DESCRIPTION:After three years of playing together\, cellist Jacqueline Ultan and guitarist Pavel Jany are releasing their first album! The release celebration will take place at Crooners Supper Club / Dunsmore Jazz Room on February 5th at 6:00 PM. Please mark your calendars and make your reservation here: https://www.croonersmn.com/event/duo-corda-album-release-show/
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/duo-corda-at-crooners-dunsmore-jazz-room/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Aaron Parks Trio at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Pianist/composer Aaron Parks\, bassist Ben Street\, and drummer Eric McPherson perform music from Parks’ third Blue Note release\, By All Means\, which explores a new color palette influenced by the likes of Wayne Shorter\, Kenny Wheeler\, Horace Silver\, and Duke Ellington. \nBand Members:\nAaron Parks – Piano\nEric McPherson – Drums\nBen Street – Bass \n⊹ \nAaron Parks is an acclaimed American jazz pianist and composer known for his innovative\, introspective style. Born in Seattle\, WA\, he began playing piano at a young age and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent. Parks studied at the University of Washington and the Manhattan School of Music\, where he honed his craft under the tutelage of renowned pianist Kenny Barron. \nParks’s career took off when he joined Terence Blanchard’s band at the age of 18\, contributing to several critically acclaimed albums\, including the Grammy-winning A Tale of God’s Will (A Requiem for Katrina). Since then\, Parks has established himself as a leading figure in contemporary jazz\, releasing numerous solo albums and collaborating with a wide range of artists such as Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, and Ambrose Akinmusire. He is also a founding member of the acclaimed jazz quartet James Farm alongside Joshua Redman\, Matt Penman\, and Eric Harland. \nParks’ music seamlessly blends elements of modern jazz\, indie rock\, and Eastern modalities\, creating a unique and personal sound. His playing is characterized by its lyrical beauty\, rhythmic complexity\, and harmonic sophistication. He is celebrated for his ability to evoke emotion and introspection through his music\, making him one of the most influential and respected jazz pianists of his generation.
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LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Headhunters at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:The Headhunters form one of the foundations of jazz and funk music. They formed in 1973 and are known for their iconic best-selling recordings released in the mid-1970s. Furthermore\, the ensemble continues to impress audiences at their live shows and with their album releases today. While Herbie Hancock has not regularly joined them during fifty years of recording and touring\, they always feel his influence. Here\, Headhunters co-leaders and best friends Mike Clark and Bill Summers carry forward the legacy with timeless\, paradigm-shifting classics. Hits like “Watermelon Man\,” “Chameleon\,” “Butterfly\,” “Sly” and “Palm Grease” are just a few examples. \nThe Headhunters’ latest recording\, 2025’s Live at Garcia’s Chicago\, is a reflection of the band’s fifty-year breadth\, depth and innovation. The album captures an electric live performance at the new state-of-the-art listening room with Clark and Summers at the helm. \nThe album’s A side opens with the band’s perennial jam “4 String Drive”. Then\, they play the 2024 original composition “The Stunt Man”. There\, tracks “Warrior Suite” and “Watermelon Man” root the album in the spirituality that “Baba Bill” has infused in The Headhunters since day one in 1973. Side B includes a modern funk rendition of Bob Marley’s classic “I Shot the Sheriff”. Then\, they perform covers of Thelonious Monk’s “Monk’s Dream” and Chick Corea’s “Humpty Dumpty”. Finally\, an extended drum and percussion conversation called “Headhunters Drums” rounds out the eight song LP. \nCatch the band on the road in 2026 featuring co-leaders Summers and Clark. There\, New Orleans veterans Chris Severin (bass)\, Clarence Johnson (saxophone) and Shea Pierre (keyboards) will join them.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-headhunters-at-dakota/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dale Alexander\, Dan Carpel\, 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-dan-carpel-jay-epstein-at-waterbury-restaurant-5/
LOCATION:Waterbury Restaurant\, 3012 Excelsior Blvd\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cafe Accordian Orchestra with Prudence Johnson at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Dan Newton\, accordion and vocals\nEric Mohring\, mandolin\, fiddle and vocals\nBrian Barnes\, guitar and vocals\nErik Lillestol\, bass\nJoe Steinger\, percussion\nElizabeth Rowan\, percussion\nPrudence Johnson\, vocals \nDan Newton’s Café Accordion Orchestra (CAO) performs an eclectic mix full of French flair\, Latin heat and Bohemian attitude. The heart of the CAO repertoire is the romantic\, gypsy-influenced valse-musette. Then\, the group complements the musettes with swing\, ballads\, tangos\, cha-chas\, rumbas\, and cumbias to create a wonderfully varied show. Moreover\, they inject their music with good humor and expressive abandon.  \nCAO is led by Dan Newton on accordion and vocals\, with Eric Mohring on mandolin\, violin and vocals. Also\, Brian Barnes on guitar and vocals\, Erik Lillestol on bass and vocals\, and Joe Steinger on percussion. CAO has been delighting audiences and dancers alike since 1995.  \nOne might wonder how a group of musicians in Minnesota end up forming a band that plays French musette. Additionally\, hot club swing\, Tin Pan Alley\, Latin music and cinematic themes. There\, it all started with a tune composed in 1992 by Newton. Dan had been introduced to the Parisian sidewalk cafe accordion sound while teaching at a music camp. Then\, a friend commented that one of the tunes in particular sounded like “cafe accordion” music.  \nPrudence Johnson’s career has taken her from honky-tonks to Carnegie Hall\, from the theater stage to the Silver Screen\, from the Midwest to the Middle East. Also\, with her roots in folk and country music\, Prudence developed a passion for jazz.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/cafe-accordian-orchestra-with-prudence-johnson-at-dakota-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Louisiana Calling with Sonny Landreth & The Iguanas at the Dakota
DESCRIPTION:“fusing blues\, Latin\, classic R&B\, zydeco\, Cajun\, Tex-Mex\, and roots rock” – AllMusic\nNew frontiers fit nicely atop the boundary-breaking career of singer songwriter and slide guitar icon Sonny Landreth. He has performed live with Buddy Guy and John Hiatt in theaters and arenas around the United States. Also\, post-New Orleans Jazz Fest jamming on bayou rhythms with Oteil Burbridge and Johnny Vidacovich. Further\, he has recorded and played live with ukulele phenom Jake Shimabukuro at The Blue Note in Hawaii. Thus\, it has been a noteworthy couple of years for the two time Grammy nominee. And those are just his side projects. \nLandreth explains his continually expanding musical horizons. “One of the things I love about collaborations with other artists is the element of surprise. When the chemistry is there\, it is always inspiring to find new twists and turns that up the game creatively.” \nWhat if Americana actually encompassed ALL of North America? You’d have the Franco-Acadian inflections of Canada\, as best exemplified by the accordion. Then\, you’d have blues and jazz\, the U.S.’s most original art form. Also\, the lilting grace and fiery passion of the music of Mexico. You’d also have New Orleans’ premiere distillers of this continental musical mélange\, The Iguanas. \nTheir three-decade ride has taken them all over the map musically and geographically. However\, the inescapable patina of their hometown infuses every note they play. They have produced eight studio albums among countless tours and Jazz Fest appearances. They survived a flood that did its best to take their adopted city with it. Therefore\, it’s a testament to the band’s endurance that the same four guys that started playing in the early 1990s are still together.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/louisiana-calling-with-sonny-landreth-the-iguanas-at-the-dakota/
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SUMMARY:Resonance: A David Feily Release Residency (featuring MPLS String Project) at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Resonance: A David Feily Release Residency explores how new music comes alive in real time. On three Sundays in February\, live shows will coincide with the release of brand-new recordings from top Twin Cities guitarist David Feily. Each release and corresponding show will highlight Feily as a composer\, bandleader\, guitarist\, and improviser and display how his own sound resonates within collaborative ensembles. \nMinneapolis String Project deviates from the standard repertoire for bowed stringed instruments with their original sound drawing from jazz\, fusion\, soul\, and an array of world music influences. Week 1 of the residency will celebrate the release of their original tune “Flight Time\,” which was composed by Feily for this ensemble specifically to help their style and sound emerge. The group will be joined by drummer Miguel Hurtado. \nCurrent students may use the promo code STUDENT to purchase $15 tickets. Student IDs must be presented at the door. Berlin is 18+. \nBand Members:\nErnest Bisong – Violin\nGreg Byers – Cello\nDavid Feily – Guitar\nMiguel Hurtado – Drums \n⊹ \nErnest Bisong was introduced to the violin at the age of nine in his home country of Nigeria. He has since studied with several notable tutors and performers from around the world\, including Rachel Barton-Pine (American violinist)\, Sir Godfrey Amoah (Ghanaian violinist)\, Louis Jones (British violinist)\, Agnes Nagy (Hungarian cellist)\, and Thomas Kanitz (cellist of the Reger String Quartet and Dortmund Symphony Orchestra). After studying mainstream classical music\, Bisong found an appreciation for more contemporary musical styles and thus began an exploration of the jazz genre. In 2011\, he performed at the African Leadership Conference in Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia with the illustrious Bez. In 2012\, he was on the Nigerian contingent to perform at the African Showcase of South by Southwest in Austin\, TX. In 2013\, Bisong became the first Nigerian to obtain performance diploma certification from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in London with a distinction. In the maiden edition of Venture Career Journal Nigeria released that same year\, he was referred to as “arguably Africa’s foremost contemporary violinist.” He has opened for such acts as Richard Bona\, Mike Stern\, Marcus Johnson\, Marsha Ambrosius\, and Anita Baker. \nIn his lifelong pursuit of music\, Greg Byers has overcome countless obstacles in order to become an idiosyncratic performer\, composer\, educator\, and producer. Byers started playing cello at the Family Suzuki School in Rochester\, NY\, at age 2.5. By age 16\, he was a talented cellist but was frustrated with the lack of personal expression he found in youth orchestras. This led Byers to explore the possibilities of the cello in a jazz context. At the University of Miami\, he became the first person to double major in instrumental performance/studio music and jazz on cello and bass\, summa cum laude. After participating in the Miami and Los Angeles music scenes\, Byers released his debut EP\, Some Dark\, Beautiful Morning\, and decided to continue his higher learning at McNally Smith College of Music in Saint Paul\, where he earned a Master of Music Performance degree. Now a resident of the historic A-Mill Artist Lofts of Minneapolis\, Byers maintains a busy schedule\, juggling original and freelance performances\, a private cello/bass studio\, and recording and production services. His recent career highlights include performing with Terence Blanchard & the Turtle Island Quartet\, becoming a faculty member at Carleton College\, and receiving the 2022 Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. \nDavid Feily is a genre-blending force and has become one of the Twin Cities most in-demand guitarists\, touring/session musicians\, and educators. His collaborative spirit has led him to work with many artists\, including LA Buckner\, Minneapolis String Project\, BZ3 Organ Trio\, and Rhythm Street Movement. Drawing from jazz\, funk\, R&B\, rock\, and world influences\, Feily’s playing is as emotive as it is technically masterful\, and his approach showcases blending skill with creativity. Whether he’s laying down syncopated grooves or exploring adventurous improvisations\, the live concert experience is both electrifying and intimate.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/resonance-a-david-feily-release-residency-featuring-mpls-string-project-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Cookers at Dakota
DESCRIPTION:Donald Harrison\, saxophone\nBilly Harper\, saxophone\nCecil McBee\, bass\nGeorge Cables\, piano\nEddie Henderson\, trumpet\nDavid Weiss\, trumpet\nBilly Hart\, drums \nExperience counts\, especially in jazz. The more time musicians spend interpreting tunes and interacting with others\, the more articulation an audience can expect. You can hear the fruits of such work in the expressive language The Cookers bring to the bandstand. This exciting all-star septet summons an aggressive mid ‘60s spirit with a potent collection of expansive post-bop originals. Additionally\, they have the requisite killer instincts and pyrotechnic playing expected of some of the heaviest hitters today. \nBilly Harper\, Cecil McBee\, George Cables\, Eddie Henderson\, and Billy Hart started in the heady era of the mid ‘60s. There\, that period found the dimensions of hard bop morphing from their original designs. Furthermore\, each artist helped facilitate the process as members of some of the most important bands of the era. Hart and Henderson were members of Herbie Hancock’s groundbreaking Mwandishi group. And\, Cecil McBee anchored Charles Lloyd’s great ’60s quartet alongside Keith Jarrett and Jack DeJohnette. Billy Harper was part of Lee Morgan’s last group\, and also Max Roach’s Quartet and Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Further\, George Cables was featured in groups led by Sonny Rollins\, Joe Henderson\, Freddie Hubbard\, Dexter Gordon and Art Pepper. \nDavid Weiss and Donald Harrison are from a more recent generation and are the youngest members of the band. There\, they gained experience performing with Art Blakey\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Freddie Hubbard\, Charles Tolliver\, Roy Haynes and Herbie Hancock.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-cookers-at-dakota/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260109T200046Z
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SUMMARY:Samba\, Swing and Soul! The WPK Trio featuring Judi Vinar at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:Best of Straight-Ahead\, Brazilian\, and Contemporary Jazz\nThis ensemble of veteran musicians combines the best of straight-ahead\, Brazilian\, and contemporary jazz from such artists as Brad Mehldau\, Eliane Elias\, Keith Jarrett\, Yellowjackets\, Wayne Shorter\, Bobby McFerrin and more. The trio (Mark Weisberg\, Michael Pilhofer\, Phil Kadidlo) will interpret these gems in musical conversation with the delightful vocalist Judi Vinar. \nMark Weisberg: Basses \nMichael Pilhofer: Drums \nPhil Kadidlo: Piano and Keyboards \nJudi Vinar: Vocals \nMark Weisberg has played with many local jazz artists including Debbie Duncan\, Prudence Johnson\, Dennis Spears\, Patty Peterson\, T. Michael Rambo\, Fred Steele\, JD Steele\, Mary Louise Knutson\, and Ginger Commodore Quartet (GCQ). While living in Detroit\, he previously played with Earl Klugh\, Phyllis Hyman and Marcus Belgrade. \nMichael Pilhofer has been a top call drummer in the Twin Cities for over 30 years. \nPhil Kadidlo on piano and keyboards has accompanied many local artists including Prudence Johnson\, Bruce Henry\, Patty Peterson and Wayne Anthony. \nJudi Vinar has been been singing in the Twin Cities since 1989\, including regular appearances with the Wolverines Classic Jazz Orchestra\, JazzMN Orchestra\, Lori Dokken presentations\, The Girls\, and most recently with acclaimed guitarists Pat Donohue and Dean Magraw. She has toured internationally with Bobby McFerrin as a member of “Voicestra” and “Gimme5” since 2001.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/samba-swing-and-soul-the-wpk-trio-featuring-judi-vinar-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T190000
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SUMMARY:Parisota Hot Club: Robb Henry\, Matt Senjem\, Jay Epstein
DESCRIPTION:Live sets by Parisota Hot Club are a melting pot of styles steeped in blues\, jazz and ’60’s pop music. Retro noire style movie themes\, à la Henry Mancini and others\, selections by Django Reinhardt\, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles are standard set features.Familiar melodies\, unexpected excursions\, and sonic surprises reminiscent of vintage psychedelic Brit-Rock\, make for a fluid\, musical landscape.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/parisota-hot-club-robb-henry-matt-senjem-jay-epstein/
LOCATION:The Dubliner Pub\, 2162 University Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Dubliner Pub":MAILTO:info@thedublinerpub.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20251222T204315Z
CREATED:20251222T204315Z
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SUMMARY:The Sound of Gospel©
DESCRIPTION:The Sound of Gospel©\, (SOG) a Black History Month celebration presented by 2nd Chance Outreach\, shines a light on the artistry\, spirituality\, and storytelling at the heart of gospel music. People of all ages are welcome to attend this soul-stirring and uplifting staged production that celebrates and honors Black History Month through the soundscape of African American history and spiritual resilience. \nThe show takes the audience on an expansive historical musical journey featuring musical styles of devotions and hymns\, work and freedom songs\, ring shouts\, Negro spirituals\, choirs and quartets\, up to today’s contemporary and urban gospel. The live performance includes dramatic reenactments of historical moments. \nThe much-loved production is produced by playwright and producer Rev. William Pierce of 2nd Chance Outreach; it’s directed by Academy Award-nominated actress\, playwright and vocalist Jevetta Steele; with musical direction by Dr. Ellington Porter. \nThe show is approximately 120 minutes in length including a 15-minute intermission. \nTICKETS ON SALE NOW:\n$22.75 to $52.75.\nTickets are $20 – $50 if purchased directly through the Ticket Office in person or by phone at: 651-690-6700.\nOnline: The O’Shaugnessy Ticket Office: https://oshag.stkate.edu\nProcessing fees may apply.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-sound-of-gospel-3/
LOCATION:The O’Shaughnessy\, 2004 Randolph Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="2nd Chance Outreach":MAILTO:mailto:2ndchanceoutreach2012@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T213000
DTSTAMP:20260129T181951Z
CREATED:20260129T181951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T181951Z
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SUMMARY:Sophie Javna Combo
DESCRIPTION:A r/evolving jazz combo led by vocalist Sophie Javna\, bringing reimagined standards\, soul and improvisation to the Jazz Central Studios stage. \nFeaturing: \nSophie Javna – vocals\nPete Quirsfeld – drums\nSteven Hobert – piano\nCalvin Caron – bass
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/sophie-javna-combo/
LOCATION:Jazz Central Studios\, 407 Central Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T213000
DTSTAMP:20260113T213146Z
CREATED:20260113T213146Z
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SUMMARY:Sophie Javna Combo at Jazz Central Studios
DESCRIPTION:A r/evolving jazz combo led by vocalist Sophie Javna\, playing reimagined standards\, soul and improvisation.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/sophie-javna-combo-at-jazz-central-studios/
LOCATION:Jazz Central Studios\, 407 Central Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T220000
DTSTAMP:20260120T221813Z
CREATED:20260120T221813Z
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SUMMARY:Dosh & JT Bates at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Martin Dosh and JT Bates have been exploring rhythms in tandem since the turn of the century\, drawing from shared influences of all areas of jazz music\, pocket drumming\, and sampling/collage music. \n✧ \nGrowing up in a musical family gave JT Bates an early start into sound and rhythmic exploration. He set on the path to becoming a working musician while playing in his father’s big band as a teen. Over the years\, he remained steeped in the improvised music scene\, both as a performer and presenter. In 2015\, he produced and released his first solo album\, Open Relationships (Totally Gross National Product)\, and in 2021\, he released an album called Not Other Stuff. As a session drummer\, Bates has appeared on Grammy record of the year Folklore (Taylor Swift) and Swift’s follow-up album\, Evermore. He has also performed on the Grammy-nominated album s/t (Bonny Light Horseman) and critically acclaimed records by Bon Iver\, Big Red Machine\, Cassandra Jenkins\, The National\, Maya Hawke\, and Ed Sheeran. \nMartin Dosh has been making independent music out of his basement in Minneapolis—and around the world—for 20 years. He first found acclaim with his self-titled debut on Anticon in 2003. As he continued making Dosh records\, of which there are many\, he also played and recorded with Andrew Bird from 2005 to 2014. His live performances are often solo\, combining drums\, samplers\, synths\, and Rhodes. One of the earliest pioneers of live looping\, he continues to record and perform\, layering melodies and drones over acoustic and electronic beats. His latest LP\, Tomorrow 1972\, features Jeff Parker and Dan Bitney (Tortoise)\, Bird\, Mike Lewis (Bon Iver\, Happy Apple)\, Tobacco\, The Nunnery\, and many others. He has opened shows for the likes of Sylvan Esso\, Tune-Yards\, Black Moth Super Rainbow\, Makaya McCraven\, and Death Grips. His music is hard to pin down: a genreless\, percussive hybrid of electronic\, hip-hop\, and jazz.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dosh-jt-bates-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260107T201244Z
CREATED:20260107T201244Z
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SUMMARY:Chastity Brown at Dakota Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Gospel and blues\, melodic sensibility\, and honest emotion… \nBased in Minnesota\, with roots in Tennessee\, Chastity Brown grew up surrounded by country and soul music. In the gospel church of her childhood\, she played saxophone and drums. Also\, she found her singing voice and a passion for music. NPR’s “Favorite Sessions\,” CMT\, American Songwriter\, the London Times and Paste Magazine have all featured her. \nLike so many artists who endured the uncertainty of the 2020 lockdown\, Chastity instinctively turned inward. At first\, she did this out of self-preservation\, and then the new songs kept coming and coming. Since finishing her last album\, 2017’s Silhouette Of Sirens\, she estimates she’s written nearly 100 new songs. Ten of these found their way onto her latest\, 2022’s Sing To The Walls. \nSing To The Walls is a sonically expansive album\, mining the roots of Americana\, folk\, and soul music. However\, Chastity delivers her stories in a style that feels remarkably timely\, modern\, and forward-thinking. Here\, these songs unfold with Chastity’s expressive voice and expansive melodies\, leading the listener through intertwining tendrils of atmospheric sounds. \nBetween writing sessions she’s been vibing to chilled-out\, forward thinking artists like Leon Bridges\, H.E.R.\, SZA\, and Daniel Caesar. Like them\, she expands beyond genre and her folk/roots history to encompass her appreciation of all Black American musical art forms. “I also want to poke at what the blues is\,” Chastity reflects. “It has a lot of stereotypes\, like it’s mostly only played by blue-eyed white guys now. But what about Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey? I feel so closely connected\, in a pure\, undeviating lineage\, to the heritage of being a Black\, queer blues woman.”
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/chastity-brown-at-dakota-jazz-club/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Dakota\, 1010 Nicollet Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260106T210235Z
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SUMMARY:Music of the Movies! Cabaret Night at the Phipps
DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities vocalists Jennifer Eckes and David Kozisek team up with pianist Adam Baus for an unforgettable night highlighting their favorite songs from the silver screen. Just in time for Hollywood’s awards season\, enjoy a fun array of tunes from the Golden Age of movie musicals\, animated films\, and hit motion picture theme songs of the past century. At the Phipps Center for the Arts Black Box Theater\, Saturday January 31\, 7:00pm. Tickets $20-32
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/music-of-the-movies-cabaret-night-at-the-phipps/
LOCATION:Phipps Center For the Arts\, 109 Locust St\, Hudson\, WI\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phipps Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@thephipps.org
GEO:44.976023;-92.758405
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260105T154119Z
CREATED:20260105T154119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T154119Z
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SUMMARY:Natania & Ticket To Brasil at Crooners Supper Club
DESCRIPTION:Brazilian vocalist Natania and group Ticket To Brasil will bring a playlist of great bossa classics and groovy Brazilian jazz tunes to Crooners’ Main Stage on Saturday\, January 31st at 7:00 PM\nNatania Kamin: Vocal\nPavel Jany: Guitar\nJohn Croarkin: Sax\, Flute\, Harmonica\nTed Godbout: Piano\nMatt Senjem: Bass\nJosue Alfaro: Drums\, Vocal
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/natania-ticket-to-brasil-at-crooners-supper-club/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T203000
DTSTAMP:20251201T185759Z
CREATED:20251201T185759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T185759Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Club Mania
DESCRIPTION:Manouche-jazz played in the French swing tradition of the 1930’s
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/hot-club-mania-2/
LOCATION:White Bear Universalist Unitarian Church\, 328 Maple Street\, Mahtomedi\, MN\, 55115\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Bear Universalist Unitarian Church":MAILTO:hello@wbuuc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T193000
DTSTAMP:20260109T195300Z
CREATED:20260109T195300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T195300Z
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SUMMARY:The Double Down Daredevils Bluegrass Band at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Bluegrass\, Great Vocal Harmony\, and Original Songs\nThe Double Down Daredevils are a 6 piece band playing Bluegrass standards and many original songs as well. The band has been performing together for more than 10 years now and is well known for thier 3 and 4 part harmonies on nearly every song with 5 lead singers in the group taking turns it’s a delightful kaleidoscope of harmony that will leave you wanting more. \nTom Peschges: Guitar\, Vocals\nNathan Fjeld: Guitar\, Vocals\nTim Wankel: Bass\, Vocals\nBrin Petersen: Mandolin\, Vocals\nMary Ellen Fox: Fiddle\, Vocals\nPhil Nusbaum: Banjo \nThe Double Down Daredevils formed out of friendships made jamming around the campfire at a bluegrass festival in 2014. The band released their first studio album in 2022\, entitled “It Wasn’t About The Money”. One of the founding members\, Tom Peschges\, has just finished recording a solo project called “Born at the End of the Line” which features all of the Daredevils as well\, due to be released in April 2026. Each of the members contribute to a vast amount of experience spanning decades before the group came together. Phil Nusbaum\, the groups banjo player\, is the longtime host of the Bluegrass Saturday Morning Radio program on KBEM (Jazz88.fm).
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-double-down-daredevils-bluegrass-band-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T220000
DTSTAMP:20251230T145701Z
CREATED:20251230T145701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T145701Z
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SUMMARY:dizzy at 318 Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening at 318 Cafe as Dizzy breathes new life into the sounds we love. Renowned for putting a new spin on classic jazz\, Dizzy honors the legends of the past while carving out a sound that is strictly for the “here and now.” \nWhether you’re a lifelong jazz aficionado or just looking for a perfect night out\, this performance promises a sophisticated yet high-energy atmosphere.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/dizzy-at-318-cafe/
LOCATION:318 Cafe\, 318 Water St\, Excelsior\, MN\, United States
GEO:44.902025;-93.567555
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260113T212910Z
CREATED:20260113T212702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T212910Z
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SUMMARY:Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra at Jazz Central Studios
DESCRIPTION:Colonel Mustard’s Mechanical Orchestra is a New Orleans and Balkans styled brass band playing the music of Paul Fonfara. Our repertoire includes cinematic avant spy jazz\, tango\, klezmer\, modern modal takes on traditional Balkans sounds and vintage-esque big band arrangements.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/colonel-mustards-mechanical-orchestra-at-jazz-central-studios/
LOCATION:Jazz Central Studios\, 407 Central Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260120T221154Z
CREATED:20260120T221154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T221154Z
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SUMMARY:Jovon Williams Quartet at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Jovon Williams uses some of his favorite tunes as a template to express his feelings and visions as an artist: a culmination of hardship and gratitude forged from navigating youth. \nBand Members:\nJovon Williams – Saxophones\nTarek Abdelqader – Drums\nHans Fuerst – Piano/Keys\nEthan Yeshaya – Bass \n⊹ \nJovon Williams is an up-and-coming legend in the Minnesota music scene. Having collaborated with dozens of artists and bands—including LA Bucker & BiG HOMiE\, Room3\, and Marvelous—Williams is perhaps the most eclectic saxophonist in the Midwest. Greatly respected by audiences and peers alike\, Williams will cut through you with unbelievable speed\, or eat you alive with such a beautiful tone that your skin might fall from your bones. Be careful\, the stove is hot—tread lightly so you don’t get burned. Williams will feed you a delicious sonic meal that you have never before tasted and may never taste again. \nTarek Abdelqader is a Minneapolis-based composer and musician. He has produced and performed his own work under various monikers and with myriad collaborators\, and he regularly supports regional and international acts as a drummer. Abdelqader also works as an accompanist\, composer\, and sound designer for dance collectives based in the Twin Cities and New York\, including Body Watani\, Ananya Dance Theater\, Paula Mann\, and Limón Dance Company. \nHans Fuerst is a Twin Cities-based pianist with a passion for video game music. Drawing inspiration from jazz legends like McCoy Tyner and iconic composers like Gō Ichinose of Pokémon fame\, Hans blends the influences of Black American and Japanese music into his unique style. He writes\, performs\, improvises\, and records to share the magic of video game music\, celebrating its rich\, emotional language with a wider audience. \nEthan Yeshaya is a bassist typically known for supporting R&B and gospel artists\, but there has been some jazz brewing in him! Yeshaya plays with LA Buckner & BiG HOMiE (their first album was #1 on Apple Music Jazz charts; about to record their third album)\, Thomas Abban\, and many other artists. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife\, Bridget\, and their dogs Penny and Buddha.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/jovon-williams-quartet-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Everybody Wants To Rule The World with Jay Young & the Lyric Factory at Crooners
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Creative Popular Nostalgia\nIn this brand-new show to the Crooners Main Stage\, we’ll explore the sonic push and pull that reflects the current state of the world today. From rock to jazz\, Latin to old school funk and everything in between. Along the way we’ll find out why its music… music that rules the world. \nJay Young: Piccolo Bass\nIan Young: Bass\nDave Stanoch: Drums\nDale Alexander: Keys\nOmar Abdulkarim: Horns\nGinger Commodore: Vocals\nKijana Gant: Vocals \nJay Young is a freelance performer and educator involved in a vast array of projects\, working with national and international artists. Jay also served as faculty at MacPhail Center for The Arts; both locally and internationally\, and McNally Smith College of Music. He has performed at the Guthrie Theater\, Ordway Center\, Illusion\, and Penumbra Theatre\, and has been a featured performer at Lincoln Center\, Juilliard\, Boston Symphony Hall\, The Blue Note\, Birdland\, and as a member of Moore By Four\, toured and played festivals in Umbria (Italy)\, Espoo (Finland)\, and Tejo (Portugal). He has shared the stage with Ray Brown\, James Moody\, Dizzy Gillespie\, T.S. Monk\, Grover Washington Jr.\, Dave Brubeck\, Ron Carter\, Buster Williams\, Bobby Lyle\, Eddie Daniels\, the Minnesota Orchestra\, Omaha Symphony\, Phil Upchurch\, Jennifer Holiday\, Harry Connick Jr.\, Jay Leno\, Paul Bollenbeck\, Reverend Al Green\, Bobby McFerrin\, Jefferson Starship\, Carole King\, Ray Charles\, Kevin Mahogany\, Joe Lovano\, Ernie Watts\, Tim Ries\, Marvin ‘Smitty’ Smith\, and many others. Jay has lead the Lyric Factory with Ian since 2005\, starting as a duo in 1998. \nIan Young is a freelance bassist\, from a family immersed in music. He attended McNally Smith College of Music after starting out in the Minneapolis theater pits subbing for his dad in 1996 at age 12. That beginning lead to a love of theater pit work and 5 different local Broadway productions; from Once On This Island to Chicago\, then on to the 20/25th National Tour of RENT and later TickTickBOOM. In the past\, He has played with a wide range of ensembles from jazz to hip hop\, R&B and gospel. Nationally\, he’s toured/shared stages with acts for Wyclef Jean\, Mint Condition\, Morris Day and The Time\, Solange Knowles\, and The Sugarhill gang. His affiliations have included The New Congress\, MPLS\, Hustle Rose\, Bruce Henry\, Ginger Commodore\, Yolande Bruce\, Debbie Duncan and\, of course\, with dad\, Jay Young.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/everybody-wants-to-rule-the-world-with-jay-young-the-lyric-factory-at-crooners/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Guitar Trailblazer- Billy McLaughlin & special guest Nathan Wilson at Crooners Supper Club
DESCRIPTION:Emmy Award winner and acoustic guitar vanguard. 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. New solo compositions and exceptionally funny improv dialogue with violin/mandolin maestro Nathan Wilson. \nBilly McLaughlin: Acoustic Guitar \nNathan Wilson: Mandolin and Violin \nBilly McLaughlin is recognized internationally as a world-class guitarist\, composer and inspirational performer who has appeared on Billboard’s TopTen Chart. Previously signed to Virgin Records’ Narada label\, McLaughlin has 14 CD releases\, 3 National Campus Entertainer of the Year Awards*\, 5 Minnesota Music Awards and his decades of national concert touring earned him the Hall of Fame Achievement Award*. \nBut in 1999 McLaughlin vanished from sight as his career crumbled due to a little-known neuro-muscular disorder called Focal Dystonia. After suffering several years without a cure\, he embarked on an unlikely attempt to regain his career by re-learning his instrument left-handed. His remarkable comeback is captured in the documentary film Changing Keys (airing on PBS 2010) and a concert film called Coming Back Alive featuring McLaughlin with string orchestra and a reunion of his longtime rock band. \nNow serving as Ambassador for Awareness for the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation\, McLaughlin is the winner of the 2010 Public Leadership in Neurology Award** whose previous winners include Paul Allen\, Julie Andrews\, Leon Fleischer and Michael J. Fox. \nMcLaughlin has resumed an international schedule of concert appearances and keynote speaking. He resides in his home state of Minnesota with his two sons.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/acoustic-guitar-trailblazer-billy-mclaughlin-special-guest-nathan-wilson-at-crooners-supper-club/
LOCATION:Crooners Supper Club\, 6161 State Hwy 65\, Fridley\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T193000
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SUMMARY:Bulldozer School at Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Bulldozer School is a boundary-pushing trio featuring bassist and multi-instrumentalist Anthony Cox\, drummer Dave King\, and saxophonist/electronic artist Brandon Wozniak. The group moves fluidly between original compositions\, reimagined standards\, and open-ended explorations\, blending acoustic and electronic textures with a focus on interaction\, nuance\, and spontaneity. \nCox has performed with artists such as John Scofield\, Geri Allen\, Dewey Redman\, and Elvin Jones. King is known for his work with The Bad Plus\, Happy Apple\, and The Dave King Trucking Company. Wozniak\, a member of Atlantis Quartet and a frequent collaborator in King’s projects\, brings an incisive voice on tenor sax and electronics. \nBand Members: \nAnthony Cox – Bass \nDave King – Drums \nBrandon Wozniak – Saxophone/Electronics
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/bulldozer-school-at-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, 204 1st St S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kavyesh Kaviraj\, Gary Raynor\, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
DESCRIPTION:Kavyesh Kaviraj is a critically acclaimed composer\, arranger and pianist living and working in Minnesota. The Twin Cities based musician has worked with several internationally renowned artists\, including the likes of Wynton Marsalis\, David Sanchez\, & Steve Cole. He has collaborated with local jazz legends like Debbie Duncan\, Bruce Henry\, Babatunde Lea\, Kevin Washington & LA Buckner. Kavyesh graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2018\, with a Bachelor of Music (BM) degree in Jazz Studies. In 2019\, Kavyesh received a full tuition grant to pursue a Masters’ degree at Berklee College’s Global Jazz Institute\, where he was under the eminent tutelage of jazz masters\, such as Danilo Perez\, Kenny Werner and JoAnne Brackeen. He graduated in 2020 with a Master of Music (MM) degree in Contemporary Performance. His passionate and considerate nature has served him well as both a private instructor and college professor on the faculty of University of St. Thomas and visiting instructor at Carleton College and Walker West Music Academy. His work in music education has taken him across the country\, leading workshops and classes\, and his compositions and arrangements have been featured on national radio\, TV and in collaborative exhibitions.
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/kavyesh-kaviraj-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:The Get-Up Mondays at The Driftwood Char Bar!
DESCRIPTION:Come out to The Driftwood Char Bar (Minneapolis) Thursday to hear the memorable “The Get-Up Mondays” from 7pm-8:30pm. \nThe Saint Paul based The Get-Up Mondays mixes Petty-esque melodies with sing-along lyrics and an electric banjo!
URL:https://www.jazz88.fm/event/the-get-up-mondays-at-the-driftwood-char-bar/
LOCATION:Driftwood Char Bar\, 4415 Nicollett Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55419\, United States
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