Michael O'Brien . Bassist. Composer. Educator Michael O'Brien studied bass under Anthony Cox, and West African and Haitian percussion under Marc Anderson. Michael has been performing and composing for over a decade with such notables as Gene Pitney, Dave King, Jeff Kashiwa, Todd Reynolds, Wessel Anderson, David Binney, The Jazz Mandolin Project, Joel Harrison, Marty […]

Warm up your weekend with a delicious breakfast, camaraderie and festive music! Mega Yacht and Pick, Buttons & Bow will play from 9am-12pm

Bring Your Requests for a Night of FUN Cabaret! Kick off your weekend while you “Laugh The Night Away with Erin and Jay Cabaret”. They will be rounding out your week with some of their all time favorites, and lots of requests from you! Share an intimate night with Erin and Jay in the Dunsmore Room! Up close […]

Known as a “man of great musical imagination,” Bruce Henry is an internationally-known vocalist, composer, storyteller, recording artist and educator. Additionally, Bruce teaches musical history, traditions and culture as he entertains and enraptures audiences with his vocal agility. Anchored in Chicago, with roots in the Twin Cities, Bruce shares his expertise and creativity across the nation and […]

Barlow and his exceptionally gifted ensemble will present an enchanting evening of timeless jazz/R&B classics designed to captivate and invigorate your spirit. Band Members: Nathan Barlow - Lead Vocals Trevor Peterson - Bass Eric Mayson - Keyboard/Vocals Toby Ramaswamy - Drums ⊹ Vocalist Nathan Barlow has played all over the Twin Cities at venues such […]

Hamilton de Holanda is one of Brazil’s most celebrated musicians—a global ambassador, virtuoso performer, and groundbreaking improviser. Picking up the mandolin at the age of five, he redefined the ten-string version of the instrument. Then, he transformed it into a versatile voice that bridges the worlds of jazz, choro, and beyond. The foundation of his music […]

Painted in the broadest of strokes, the stories of Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez may seem similar. Both started life in Havana, discovered their gifts and passions for music and headed to the United States. There, they melded the music of their homeland with a wide variety of influences, each in their own deeply personal way. Rodriguez was born […]

It was in late 2022 that Jarrod Lawson had the biggest, and most unexpected, thrill of his music career. He had just received a glowing endorsement in print from Michelle Obama, in an Entertainment Weekly interview. When asked who she was listening to, after mentioning Beyonce, added “There’s this young jazz, blue-eyed soul kid Jarrod Lawson that I’m loving.” […]

Nathan Hanson and Erik Fratzke will explore the nooks and crannies of post-structuralist and restructuralist melodies and grooves. Jazz tunes, folk songs, and classic skronk will inform the proceedings. Join us and become familiar with the unfamiliar. Then, Scott Burton and Steve Hirsh will add their instincts to the Fratzke/Hanson ambiance for a second set […]

An Evening of A Cappella and Doo-Wop Get in the mood for Valentine’s Day with The Fairlanes “My Romance” show! Featuring love songs from the ’40s to the ’70s, you’ll take a musical trip down memory lane with the tunes you know and love. Abbie Betinis: Alto John Barrett: Tenor Dave Jacobson: Baritone Bob Peskin: […]

An Evening of Great Guitar Mastery and Bossa Nova! GRAMMY AWARD nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo is a virtuoso with an infectious, joyful feeling that will leave you amazed and happy. A world-wide Brazilian guitar phenom, experience Diego in an intimate and unencumbered solo concert like you’ve never heard before. Diego Figueiredo: Guitar Diego Figueiredo is an extraordinary […]

Bulldozer School is a boundary-pushing trio featuring bassist and multi-instrumentalist Anthony Cox, drummer Dave King, and saxophonist/electronic artist Brandon Wozniak. The group moves fluidly between original compositions, reimagined standards, and open-ended explorations, blending acoustic and electronic textures with a focus on interaction, nuance, and spontaneity. Cox has performed with artists such as John Scofield, Geri […]

An Evening of Creative Popular Nostalgia In this brand-new show to the Crooners Main Stage, we’ll explore the sonic push and pull that reflects the current state of the world today. From rock to jazz, Latin to old school funk and everything in between. Along the way we’ll find out why its music… music that […]

Jovon Williams uses some of his favorite tunes as a template to express his feelings and visions as an artist: a culmination of hardship and gratitude forged from navigating youth. Band Members: Jovon Williams - Saxophones Tarek Abdelqader - Drums Hans Fuerst - Piano/Keys Ethan Yeshaya - Bass ⊹ Jovon Williams is an up-and-coming legend […]

Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra is a New Orleans and Balkans styled brass band playing the music of Paul Fonfara. Our repertoire includes cinematic avant spy jazz, tango, klezmer, modern modal takes on traditional Balkans sounds and vintage-esque big band arrangements.

An Evening of Bluegrass, Great Vocal Harmony, and Original Songs The Double Down Daredevils are a 6 piece band playing Bluegrass standards and many original songs as well. The band has been performing together for more than 10 years now and is well known for thier 3 and 4 part harmonies on nearly every song with […]

Manouche-jazz played in the French swing tradition of the 1930’s

Brazilian vocalist Natania and group Ticket To Brasil will bring a playlist of great bossa classics and groovy Brazilian jazz tunes to Crooners' Main Stage on Saturday, January 31st at 7:00 PM Natania Kamin: Vocal Pavel Jany: Guitar John Croarkin: Sax, Flute, Harmonica Ted Godbout: Piano Matt Senjem: Bass Josue Alfaro: Drums, Vocal

Martin Dosh and JT Bates have been exploring rhythms in tandem since the turn of the century, drawing from shared influences of all areas of jazz music, pocket drumming, and sampling/collage music. ✧ Growing up in a musical family gave JT Bates an early start into sound and rhythmic exploration. He set on the path […]

A r/evolving jazz combo led by vocalist Sophie Javna, playing reimagined standards, soul and improvisation.

Live sets by Parisota Hot Club are a melting pot of styles steeped in blues, jazz and ’60’s pop music. Retro noire style movie themes, à la Henry Mancini and others, selections by Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles are standard set features.Familiar melodies, unexpected excursions, and sonic surprises reminiscent of vintage psychedelic Brit-Rock, […]

Best of Straight-Ahead, Brazilian, and Contemporary Jazz This ensemble of veteran musicians combines the best of straight-ahead, Brazilian, and contemporary jazz from such artists as Brad Mehldau, Eliane Elias, Keith Jarrett, Yellowjackets, Wayne Shorter, Bobby McFerrin and more. The trio (Mark Weisberg, Michael Pilhofer, Phil Kadidlo) will interpret these gems in musical conversation with the […]

Donald Harrison, saxophone Billy Harper, saxophone Cecil McBee, bass George Cables, piano Eddie Henderson, trumpet David Weiss, trumpet Billy Hart, drums Experience counts, especially in jazz. The more time musicians spend interpreting tunes and interacting with others, the more articulation an audience can expect. You can hear the fruits of such work in the expressive […]

Resonance: A David Feily Release Residency explores how new music comes alive in real time. On three Sundays in February, live shows will coincide with the release of brand-new recordings […]

Dan Newton, accordion and vocals Eric Mohring, mandolin, fiddle and vocals Brian Barnes, guitar and vocals Erik Lillestol, bass Joe Steinger, percussion Elizabeth Rowan, percussion Prudence Johnson, vocals Dan Newton’s Café Accordion Orchestra (CAO) performs an eclectic mix full of French flair, Latin heat and Bohemian attitude. The heart of the CAO repertoire is the romantic, gypsy-influenced […]

Dale Alexander at the age of 24 had a rich and varied musical background than many musicians achieve in a lifetime. Studying with prominent musicians such as Marvin Dahlgren and Dr. Reginald Buckner of the University School of Music served to enhance Dale’s unlimited natural musical talent. He was recognized by the University of Wisconsin […]

The Headhunters form one of the foundations of jazz and funk music. They formed in 1973 and are known for their iconic best-selling recordings released in the mid-1970s. Furthermore, the ensemble continues to impress audiences at their live shows and with their album releases today. While Herbie Hancock has not regularly joined them during fifty years […]

After three years of playing together, cellist Jacqueline Ultan and guitarist Pavel Jany are releasing their first album! The release celebration will take place at Crooners Supper Club / Dunsmore Jazz Room on February 5th at 6:00 PM. Please mark your calendars and make your reservation here: https://www.croonersmn.com/event/duo-corda-album-release-show/

Chester, PA native Avery*Sunshine has established herself as a musical powerhouse. Here she seamlessly blends her roles as a pianist, singer, songwriter, and producer. A proud graduate of Spelman College, she moved from the academic halls to the global stage. Her journey is a testament to her talent, dedication, and passion for music. Together with her husband […]

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 artists, including Prince, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Doc Severinsen and Burt Bacharach. In addition, he has been arranging music for NBC The Voice. […]

An Evening of Contemporary Jazz and Vocalese Join Anya, Kavy, Dan, and Reid for a captivating evening of live jazz! This show features original lyrics and vocalese over crowd favorites such as “Soul Station” by Hank Mobley, “Footprints” by Wayne Shorter, “Whisper Not” by Benny Golson, and more. Kavyesh Kaviraj: Piano Dan Carpel: Bass Reid […]

This Valentine’s season, Charlie Chaplin comes to Crooners in a one-of-a-kind cinematic and musical experience featuring a live chamber orchestra and special guest vocalist Maud Hixson. The evening begins with Maud Hixson performing a collection of mid-century Hollywood jazz hits alongside renowned pianist Rick Carlson. Following this opening set, audiences will be treated to Chaplin’s […]

An evening of music featuring saxophonist/composer Jason Weismann. Featuring: Jason Weismann - saxophone Ryan Garmoe - trumpet Ted Godbout - piano Ted Olsen - bass Mac Santiago - drums

Paul Harper has been at the forefront of improvised music in Minnesota for decades. His sound and style evoke memories of other greats: John Coltrane, Joe Lovano, Chris Potter. Hear an ace assemblage of Twin Cities greats play exciting modern music. Paul Harper (saxophones) Phil Aaron (piano) Tom Lewis (bass) Jay Epstein (drums)

Rowdy Folk, Country Blues and Jugband Renaissance folkie Pop Wagner’s cowboy anthems crackle with the warmth of a prairie campfire and his old time fiddle tunes set toes a-tappin’. Mikkel Beckmen, Adam Kiesling and Jillian Rae (Corpse Reviver) play music found on Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music with authentic drive and nuance. This […]

Step back into the 1950s with a red-hot lineup featuring Kinda Fonda Wanda, Lena and The Lovekills, and The Ballroom Surfers. From rockin’ rhythms to dance-floor-filling swing, this is your cure for the winter blues. Grab your friends, lace up those dancing shoes, and let the good times roll—winter’s never sounded so cool. Sponsored by […]

Guitarist Chris Graham brings an intimate guitar trio to Jazz Central Studios featuring bassist Calvin Caron and drummer Adam Nussbaum. This group will deliver an evening of creativity, interplay and groove - rooted firmly in the jazz tradition. A native of the Twin Cities, Graham first entered the local jazz scene as a young standout […]

Our annual Super Sunday show of OG Roots & Soul. With: Jordan Carlson, Blair Krivanek, and St. Nick Salisbury. If you got no skin in the big game, come on down and cheer on the great staff of the Dub - Ricky, Larry, Scottie, and Cassie!

Acoustic Jazz Versions of Motown Favorites Swinging Motown celebrates Black History Month performing songs from the immortal Motown Records that highlight the African American experience. Some of the renowned artists highlighted include Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder. The songs are performed with a unique acoustic jazz flavor, which audiences have found to be […]

A rare and special acoustic show! For one night only, Eric Gales sets his blistering electric guitar work aside for his equally brilliant acoustic playing. Here, Gales retains his trademark intensity and dynamism, allowing his virtuosic playing to shine in a different way.  Eric Gales is a blues firebrand whose passion, power, and virtuosity have shaped one […]

Brothers Brian and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn play harmony-rich folk music influenced by traditional Irish music. Performing as Ye Vagabonds, the duo is part of an emerging scene of Irish folk musicians, alongside Lankum, John Francis Flynn, and Landless. This is the brothers’ first time performing at The Cedar.