For Mali Obomsawin (Odanak First Nation), the language of free jazz and the language of Wabanaki are variations on a shared theme. Together with her sextet, their composer/bassist weaves the prosody of one into the syntax of the other. Stories emerge: atonal winds wail over woozy bass lines; voices crescendo over beating hand drums. Melding […]
Civil Disobedience is a project initiated by New York bassist David Ambrosio, showcasing the works of progressive jazz composers from the late 1960s Blue Note era. Featured composers include Bobby Hutcherson, Jackie McLean, Stanley Cowell, Harold Land, Joe Chambers, Duke Pearson, and James Spaulding. Civil Disobedience was conceptualized and convened as an artistic response to […]
Michael Gulezian (gu-LAY-ze-in) is one of the most highly acclaimed solo acoustic instrumental guitarists of our time. He’s a phenomenal technical guitarist with the rare ability to transcend his own virtuosity, creating music that touches and moves people at the deepest level – boundary-free, mind-opening, emotionally imbued, horizon-expanding, spiritually inspired, conformity-crushing, fearless, genre-bending, transcendent, soulful, […]
. Storydance Theatre presents a story play dealing with the effects of hate and finding justice. A workshop on dealing with trauma after facing hate will also be offered as part of the Finding Elijah project. In Jewish folklore the biblical prophet Elijah wanders the earth to provide justice, compassion, and healing in times of […]
Pat Metheny was born in Lee’s Summit, MO on August 12, 1954 into a musical family. He started on trumpet at the age of eight, then switched to guitar at age twelve. By fifteen, he worked regularly with the best jazz musicians in Kansas City, receiving valuable on-the-bandstand experience. Then, Metheny burst onto the international jazz scene in […]
32nd Street Jazz returns to Fingal’s Cave with a special performance featuring vocalists Becky Sun & Anne Lippin.
Backed by a four-piece band, CusCampbell delivers a dynamic, high-energy concert known for its polished musicality, relatability, and powerful crowd engagement – often moving through the audience to create an intimate, unforgettable experience. CusCampbell: Trombone CusCampbell’s highlights include two 30-city national tours with Demola the Violinist, a televised performance for Mayor Michelle Wu, a virtual […]
The Incomparable Music of Randy Newman: presenting songs of humor and biting satire Performed by Old Men Do Newman featuring Mark Bloom, Mike Cramer, Owen Grossman, Mike Kraemer, and Bruce Thornton
Yasmin Williams is one of the most innovative voices in guitar playing today, crafting rich instrumental compositions that sway from traditional folk to atmospheric soundscapes, experimenting with rich tapestries of sound. Her performance at The Cedar this Spring is sure to be a highlight of our 2026 calendar. Yasmin Williams is an innovative guitarist and […]
Steve Haskin Ensemble Steve Haskin is one of the founders of the Minnesota guitar society. He created the newsletter and the Guitarathons. He will be performing originals and jazz standards with harmonica wizard Clint Hoover who has recently returned from many years living in Pittsburgh. The ensemble also includes Michael Ziegahn, singer and percussionist Terry […]
Described as a cross between Tina Turner and Miriam Makeba, Nomfusi is a South African singer poised for greatness. The soul of Mama Afrika meets the fire of Motown and Soul… in a pint-sized packet of dynamite. After a mere six years in the industry, and with over twenty international tours under her belt, Nomfusi […]
Over the course of a music career that is approaching its 40-year mark, Adi Yeshaya has earned international recognition as an arranger, composer and orchestrator. He has collaborated with renowned […]
Sarah Clausen (Chicago) and Nelson Devereaux (Minneapolis) will take turns performing solo sets on woodwinds and electronics. ⊹ “With Many Hands is outstanding Its slow-moving, almost ambient songs, built largely from reeds, electronics, and voice, span a kaleidoscopic range of moods and textures.” – Chicago Reader ⊹ Sarah Clausen is a saxophonist, sound artist, and […]
Settle in for a cozy night of music with Minneapolis based vocalist and singer songwriter, Bridget Cushman! With influences such as Sara Bareilles, Lawrence, and Lake Street Dive, Cushman will be performing a night of originals and covers that have influenced them at Uptown’s renowned Volstead’s Empourium.
Big band jazz music and dancing.
Jonah Walt and his exemplary band will debut two sets of Walt’s dynamic jazz fusion compositions, which contain themes of radical hope and political action. Band Members: Jonah Walt - Saxophone David Feily - Guitar Jason Craft - Keys Ryan Butler - Bass Pete Hennig - Drums ✧ Jonah Walt is a rising saxophonist and […]
Brooklyn-based composer Kelly Moran’s music lives at the intersection of classical, minimalism, jazz, and electronic music. She returns to the Twin Cities following a stunning debut performance with Liquid Music in 2025.
Dean Harrington earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the U of MN and was a first prize winner in the Schubert Club student scholarship competition. For the last two decades he has been performing music with his own band Mill City Hot Club and other local groups playing swing, gypsy […]
Join us for an evening of impact, inspiration, and joy. Get ready to dress up, swing out, and make a difference at our Spring Swing Gala. Hosted at our historic Capri Theater—a cultural […]
Garrett Jones is a Minneapolis-based bassoonist and composer known for his cross-genre bassoon techniques and jazz bassoon recordings. His original compositions for bassoon and rhythm section bring Western classical compositional techniques to an improvisational setting.
Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band playing bluegrass, Americana, and folk music steeped in rich harmonies and soul-stirring melodies. As a majority queer, fiercely feminist five-piece acoustic outfit, sing fearlessly on topics that might rile the genre’s traditionally conservative audiences. Recent albums have covered everything from domestic violence and fertility issues to the […]
Join us for a celebration of 30 years with Bells of the Lakes, a community handbell ensemble based here in the Twin Cities. We will have a Silent Auction, Raffles, a Reception and Celebration! Come join in the fun!
BluLuna was formed by four veteran musicians out of their love for myriad genres of the jazz idiom without restraining themselves to one specific branch of the music. By focusing on familiar melodic compositions, this bias-free approach has allowed them to concentrate on playing very fresh and sparkling ideas honoring the wide range of America's […]
Come watch the Minnehaha Academy Jazz Combo perform at MetroNOME Brewery in Downtown St. Paul on April 28 at 7pm! You’ll hear a great mix of jazz, latin, funk, and more as they recap all the tunes they have learned this year. The $10 cover charge supports MetroNOME’s mission for music education and the Minnehaha […]
