A former member of the New Power Generation, Tommy Barbarella traveled the globe as a frontman with Prince. In Sample This, he pays homage to three of his greatest influences, Joe Sample, George Duke, and Ramsey Lewis — jazz greats who brought daring and soulful interpretations to classical jazz. You’ll be swept up by Barbarella’s […]
Experience the debut Minneapolis performance of Zachary Finnegan’s Timeless Quartet, which reimagines jazz standards and presents originals rooted in the jazz tradition. Expect a night of soulful melodies and heartfelt storytelling: warm, inviting, and not to be missed.
Original Rock/Funk/Soul and music inspired by classic R&B and Soul legends.
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 […]
Jazz chanteuse Leslie Vincent and her band release their latest album, Little Black Book, an intimate portrait of modern-day dating told through the lens of Leslie’s unique lyricism and the timeless styles of jazz and blues. Featuring Blake Foster (guitar), Patrick Adkins (piano), Matt McIntyre (bass), Ben Ehrlich (drums), and Mitch Van Laar (trumpet). Plus […]
Django Reinhardt’s unmistakable cool and jumping joie de vivre have made him an icon. Many guitar luminaries cite his inspiration, including guitar greats Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton. Moreover, Jimi Hendrix named his Band of Gypsys in tribute to Reinhardt. Willie Nelson adopted his influence in playing country swing. The star musicians of the Django […]
Kavyesh Kaviraj imbues his life and stories into his music, carefully weaving his influences into a boundary-breaking modern jazz outfit. He is well-known in the Twin Cities and beyond as a […]
A native of Chicago, Lila has had many musical influences from family to a myriad of musicians and from the musical styles of Mozart to Monk. And she has inherited an illustrious legacy through the gifts of her grandfather and uncle: Albert Ammons (piano) and Gene Ammons (tenor sax). Ammons was previously based in […]
River City Jazz Orchestra at the Minnesota Music Cafe
Please join us for a jazz concert featuring local artist Bernadette Spray and her band of talented musicians: Billy Peterson, Dale Alexander, Ben Ehrlich, and Omar Abdulkarim. Bernadette, a gifted autistic jazz artist and recipient of a 2025 Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, is generously donating all proceeds from the event […]
Dale 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. At the age of 24, Dale Alexander had a rich and varied musical […]
For the first show of her Velvet Revolutions residency at Berlin, beloved recording artist Pieta Brown offers a night of fan-favorite songs performed with an exquisite small string ensemble. Bassist Liz Draper and fiddler Sara Pajunen—who are known for their solo and collaborative works and musical prowess—move fluidly and openly between genres, as Brown’s songs […]
Ginger Commodore present a Soul Revue show at the Danish American Center on Thursday, November 20th. Open to the public. See link to the calendar on the DAC website for more information and ordering tickets. https://danishamericancenter.org/public-calendar/#!event/2025/11/20/mom-ginger-commodore-concert
