An outdoor performance of music by Chick Corea, Carlos Santana, Pat Metheny and other legends of jazz/fusion, plus original tunes by members of Global Jazz Collegium.

Red Planet has been lighting up the Twin Cities jazz scene since 2003 with their fearless blend of originals and bold reimaginings of Coltrane, Monk, and Hendrix. Featuring guitarist Dean Magraw, bassist Chris Bates, and drummer Jay Epstein, the trio is known for its explosive creativity, soulful interplay, and a sound that stretches from deep […]

Django Reinhardt’s unmistakable cool and jumpin’ joie de vivre made him an icon for an unlikely range of luminaries. There, guitar greats from Carlos Santana to Eric Clapton cite Django as an influence. Furthermore, Jimi Hendrix named his Band of Gypsies in tribute, and Willie Nelson adopted his influence in country-swing. The Django Festival Allstars […]

Jeff Perry & Rob Henry perform from 6 – 7 pm and Sam & Matthew Miltich perform from 7 – 9 pm at MetroNOME Brewery.

Phil Aaron has been a mainstay in the Twin Cities jazz scene for over thirty years. Phil has recorded five CD’s and has performed with many national and international musicians, including Lee Konitz, Eric Alexander, Delfeayo Marsalis, Jim Rotondi, Jim Snidero, Byron Stripling, Kendra Shank, Evan Christopher, John Fedchock, Jackie Allen and Barbara Morrison. Along […]

When the vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Braxton Cook first started working on the album that would become 2025’s Not Everyone Can Go, he was going through several transitions that he just couldn’t ignore. Last year, Cook spent lots of time on the road — in Europe and Asia, along with two United States tours. “I was […]

From local favorites to emerging new talent, the Sunset Series is a showcase for great talent from all genres. Join us Thursday evenings, mid-June though mid-August at 7pm in Downtown Park, 40 Ninth Avenue S, Hopkins. Bring a chair and some friends! If there's rain, we'll announce we’re moving indoors by 3pm day of concert. […]

Yazmin and Beat Zero's celebrate the release of their new album The Truth Is... with special guests Lady Midnight and frequent collaborators the Havana Quartet. Headed up by award-winning songwriter, singer and pianist Yazmin (who has been a fixture of the Midwest jazz and Latin music scene), the band masterfully mixes jazz, folk and pop […]

Pianist Mary Louise Knutson and bassist Steve Pikal. Berlin combines state of the art sound and hospitality with the charm and intimacy of a European-inspired jazz club. No cover!

Groovy and energetic music by Chick Corea, Carlos Santana, Billy Cobham, Pat Metheny etc., plus original tunes by Global Jazz Collegium.

The Jugsluggers will be playing music from 12pm til 3pm.

Four as one finding flow playing neo classic jazz by Silver, Shorter, Golson, Henderson, Rivers, Rollins, Monk, and originals. Good for your health. Don’t miss.

Bassist Michael Gold has performed with Larry Coryell, Warne Marsh, Lee Konitz, Sheila Jordan, Tal Farlow, Catherine Russel, Dave Graf, Patty Peterson, and many others. Pianist Dale Alexander credits include George Benson, Harry 'Sweets' Edison, Billy Eckstine, Herb Ellis, Buddy Miles, Diane Reeves, Billy Taylor and many others. Nathan Norman, the consummate drummer of nuance […]