Brian Grivna – alto sax and clarinet Phil Aaron – piano Dan Carpel – bass Peter Kogan – drums Brian Grivna began performing at age 12 as Young Artist clarinet soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra. He added saxophone and flute the following year, and by age 15 was subbing for his teacher in commercial dance […]
Two of the most respected artists in contemporary jazz join forces in this duo. Brad Mehldau is hailed as “one of modern jazz’s most innovative musicians” by Glide Magazine. Christian McBride says, “Brad is justifiably revered as one of the greatest pianists of all time. I’m very proud to have been friends and cohorts with him for almost 35 years. […]
Phil Aaron with Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein at the Hat
Thursday October 9th, 7pm Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Stephen Marotto and Willful Devices Zion Community Commons: 1697 Lafond Ave., St. Paul (this concert is not wheelchair accessible) Tickets at the door - $15 / $10 students. Cash, check, Venmo, Paypal accepted Cellist Stephen Marotto is a passionate advocate for contemporary music and plays regularly […]
Eight Grammy Awards Two Emmy Nominations Two Oscar Nominations 2024 NEA Jazz Master Terence Blanchard has been a consistent artistic force for making powerful musical statements concerning painful American tragedies – past and present. A true Renaissance man, Blanchard stands tall as one of jazz’s most-esteemed trumpeters. Moreover, he defies expectations by creating a spectrum of […]
Vocalist Arne Fogel celebrates the music of JEROME KERN and DOROTHY FIELDS, with Rick Carlson on piano. The classic “Great American” songs by the two of them, together and and apart.
St. Paul's historic Landmark Center kicks off their 14th annual Landmark Live concert series with Davina & The Vagabonds' Davina Sowers. Making a rare solo appearance, Davina will kick off an all-female lineup that includes Chastity Brown and Kiss the Tiger. The Landmark Center presents the series in their F.K.Weyerhaeuser Auditorium – a beautifully intimate […]
Sarah Morris has a habit of missing the forest. From the day the Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter picked up a guitar, she’s been too busy crafting love letters to the details of the trees. Morris’ endearingly honest, expertly penned songs encourage audiences to pull away from the big picture. Then, we are invited to get caught up in […]
32nd Street Jazz returns to Fingal's Cave at MetroNOME Brewery in St. Paul to perform our own take on the legendary Miles Davis album Kind of Blue, in its entirety. We'll also feature a set of originals which will be part of our upcoming appearance on Backroads from Lakeland PBS in Bemidji. 32nd Street Jazz […]
Join Mac with Peter “El Chino” Shu and Matthew Echols for a great night of Latin, Bossa Nova, and Brazilian Jazz Live at The High Hat!
Carolyn Young and the East Lake Jazz Workshop Tribute to the music of Lucinda Williams.
Cabaret Night at the Phipps season #5 starts with Twin Cities artists Jennifer Eckes and Zachary Scot Johnson, exploring some of the songs from the 1960s and 70s that grew from folk music traditions and have been woven into the fabric of Americana and popular music history. Doors at 6:30pm, show from 7:00-9:00pm in the Phipps […]
Dean Magraw, Steve Pikal, Jay Epstein at the Hat!
Original Roots & Soul With: Clark Adams, Blair Krivanek. Nick Salisbury, and Greg Schutte
Judith Hill has established herself as one of the most dynamic and versatile artists in music. Her breakout appearance on The Voice earned her a dedicated fan base. Also, her collaborations with legends like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Prince garnered critical acclaim. Her music effortlessly blends elements of soul, funk, R&B, and pop, creating […]
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, […]
It’s a little over 2,000 miles from Compton to Nashville. Drop the needle on Keb’ Mo’s latest album, 2022’s Good To Be, and you can make the trip in under four minutes. “I’ve lived in Nashville for the last eleven years,” says Keb’, “but Compton has always been my home. Finding a way to connect […]
Moore By Four quickly established themselves as a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene upon their 1986 inception. There, they started out at Ruby’s Cabaret in Minneapolis. The group performed sold-out concerts at the Guthrie and Fitzgerald Theaters and went on to tour Europe and Japan. Then, they shared concert billing with Harry Connick, […]
