It's an hour of classic jazz with a contemporary twist when Peter and the Jazztronauts play at the Norway House happy hour. The Jazztronuats are as follows: Peter Skjervold sax […]
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 Bill Charlap." And from 2010-2018, Knutson toured with trumpeter Doc Severinsen, former bandleader for the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.Knutson has also performed with such jazz greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Kurt […]
It is always cool in the Caves, 215 S. Wabasha St., St Paul, MN. Swingin' On A Star, featuring vocalist Dorothy Doring, plays the joyous jazz of America's Swing Era. Swingin' On A Star plays from 7:00 to 10:00, Thursday, May 28. Admission is $15. Students and seniors pay $10 (cash) or $11 (card.) A […]
Friends and collaborators L.A. Buckner and Midwest James will showcase their semi-autobiographical theater pieces and exceptional musical skills. The showcase will include "Things You Can’t See," a one-man show written and performed by L.A. Buckner and directed by James Gavins, followed by the Afrofuturistic one-man show “Cicada,” written and performed by James Gavins and co-directed […]
Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date, he boasts five Grammy wins and sixteen nominations across eleven categories. Additionally, he received an Emmy for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary 13th with Common and Karriem Riggins. His work and accolades bridge all aspects of […]
Orkestar Bez Ime presents Balkan Party Music Known for its toe-tapping “Euro music, but not stuck up” (Star Tribune), Orkestar Bez Ime brings an intimate musical experience to Crooners to […]
Friday, May 29, 2026 Dock & Paddle @ the Lake Como Pavilion 1360 Lexington Parkway N / St. Paul, MN 55103 / 952-303-3481 www.dockandpaddle.com 6– 8:00PM. Tips! All-ages Erik and the UHQ show
Saxophonist Laeton Olaleye and trumpeter Omar Abdulkarim join a band of legendary Twin Cities artists in presenting two sets of new music. Come enjoy an evening of captivating mastery of a vast range of musical styles, from modern jazz to funk. Band Members: Laeton Olaleye - Saxophone Omar Abdulkarim - Trumpet/Flugelhorn Kevin Washington - Drums […]
Laura Caviani - piano Kam Markworth - bass Dave Schmalenberger - drums https://www.lauracaviani.com/
Three of the Twin Cities’ most creative musicians have performed since 1997 as Framework, specializing in original works and inventive covers of modern jazz heroes. Framework is one of the most durable jazz alliances and their development is very apparent in their many live appearances and recordings. - Jazz Police
Robert Glasper is the leader of a new sonic paradigm with a career that bridges musical and artistic genres. To date, he boasts five Grammy wins and sixteen nominations across eleven categories. Additionally, he received an Emmy for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary 13th with Common and Karriem Riggins. His work and accolades bridge all aspects of […]
Overview Get ready to vibe live with Neo-Soul Jazz at the House of Jazz Kick Off Tour — no pop-ups, just pure groove! Don't Call it a Pop up! House […]
Probably apocryphal, but the first part is undoubtedly true. Here’s a fabulous tribute to Miles Davis that doesn’t involve going to the White House.
This quartet—formed by JT Bates a number of years ago—digs back into lesser known standards, the beautiful melodies of the past given to us by the founders of this wonderful […]
NxtGn star Jackson Peters returns to Fingal’s Cave, featuring Owen Brady and Aaron Montreal.
Kenny Reichert has spent much of the past decade on the road: driving across North America and Europe, sharing meals with bandmates, and performing gig after gig. His original music has been shaped by those travels and the people he has met along the way. Now based between Minneapolis and Chicago, Reichert will be bringing […]
I'll be playing a Soul & Soul-Jazz with the jazz group Polem We've never played together before, but I heard their new LP and it's very cool. So we're gonna see how we work together! They play at 9 pm I play w them at 10 pm
Hear some free free jazz with the Twin Cities dynamic quartet. Magraw, Bates, Kaviraj, Epstein
Join us for a special night celebrating the debut release from Eau Claire ambient trio Mantis. The band—S. Carey on drums, Jeremy Boettcher on bass, and Scott Burton on guitar […]
The Jugsluggers will be playing on the Nicollet Mall from 12pm til 2:00pm. We will be playing somewhere between 5th and 7th Streets.
Don’t miss a program that moves from circa 1600 period song to glam rock, Western swing, jug band, and homages to the Second Viennese School. We’ll perform multiple settings of the same texts so you can hear how music changes the play’s world. A playful, genre‑bending evening that illuminates Shakespeare’s music and staging choices, featuring […]
An evening of music that will resemble a variety of spaces including contemporary jazz, country and more. After the debut of his "Transition Moments" album which was described as sounding […]
StableMates (Dale Alexander: piano, Gary Raynor: bass, & Jay Epstein: drums) have been musical comrades for several decades. Their repertoire is swinging Jazz standards of the Great American Songbook and […]
