Minnesota-raised trumpeter Ella Grace joins forces with Marisa Cravero—a young vocalist who has already made a name for herself in jazz on a national scale—for a special show as part of their joint Midwest tour. Backed by a tasteful, gifted rhythm section, Grace and Cravero will blend their songbooks for a unique mix of original […]
Join the Mike Munson Trio in celebrating their debut release as a band "Sometimes, not always." (Liatris Records). Munson is joined by Nick Salisbury on bass and Lars-Erik Larson on drums, pairing stunning guitar sounds with sparse arrangements in a collection of slow, jazz-like instrumentals and moving ballads. The Trio's highly anticipated release marks a […]
Join us to celebrate the release of Steve Cole’s twelfth solo album, Sleight of Hand. This dynamic new recording showcases Cole’s signature saxophone sound. Moreover, it features standout guest performances from guitar virtuoso Cory Wong. Additionally, legendary bassist Will Lee (David Letterman Band), and renowned B3 master Ricky Peterson (Stevie Nicks). Steve Cole is widely recognized as one of […]
The Boys of May are back and celebrating their birthdays once again in Fingal’s Cave!
The Joe Policastro Trio is a forward-thinking, Chicago-based jazz trio hailed by DownBeat for its “deft analysis of choice repertoire” and by the Chicago Reader for its “diversity of approaches to all kinds of source material.” While firmly rooted in jazz, the band’s open-minded, inclusive nature draws upon a wide array of musical styles and […]
Tommy Boynton’s Rchrd Rdgrs Bnd presents the music of Richard Rodgers. Featuring: Tommy Boynton - voice, piano Alec Watson - celeste Pat Keen - bass
The Sam Stauning Quartet is a new small jazz ensemble created and led by tenor saxophonist Sam Stauning. The group consists of some of the best young musicians in the Twin Cities. The group will perform various tunes from jazz standards to newer modern tunes. Info for each band member: Sam Stauning is a 17 […]
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 […]
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 has […]
The Shank Hagedorn guitar duo (violin and guitar) will play from 6-7 pm, and Tim Sparks, Tom Lieberman and Ben Abrahamson will play solos, duos and trios from 7-9 pm at MetroNOME Brewery.
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 […]
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 and flute Tom Lewis bass Mitch Hare keyboard and vocals Kerry Johnson drums
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 celebrate the springtime feast day of Ederlezi. Travel with OBI through the captivating music of the Balkan peninsula, featuring the vibrant traditions of the Romany […]
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
