StableMates (Dale Alexander: piano, Gary Raynor: bass, & Jay Epstein: drums) have been musical comrades for several decades. Their repertoire is swinging Jazz standards of the Great American Songbook and the classic post-bop material of progressive piano trio. The group was initially formed out of their musical connections with Brazilian pianist Manfredo Fest, with whom […]
Celebrate Day of the Dead with live music and dance featuring salsa orchestra, Charanga Tropical and DJONE of Salsa Police Entertainment. With this special edition of Sunday Salsa Matinee, you have the option to dress as Calvera and Caterinas. In addition, one may bring a photo of a loved one who has crossed over for […]
Mumblin' Drew's Oldfangled Orchestrators (MOO) is a 5-piece old-time string band combo from the Twin Cities, MN. From driving fiddle songs, to waltzing clarinet and sax harmonies, they reanimate the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy "Cozy Christmas" at Crooners with Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz. An intimate evening of timeless Christmas Songs, candid stories, and good cheer! A Heartwarming and uplifting Christmas show awaits you. […]
Omar Abdulkarim is an acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and recording artist whose sound bridges the timeless traditions of jazz with a modern, global perspective. Beginning his musical journey at just 14 months old, Omar has spent his life mastering the trumpet and developing a style defined by technical brilliance, soulful expression, and fearless improvisation. A graduate […]
Omar Abdulkarim is an acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and recording artist whose sound bridges the timeless traditions of jazz with a modern, global perspective. Beginning his musical journey at just 14 months old, Omar has spent his life mastering the trumpet and developing a style defined by technical brilliance, soulful expression, and fearless improvisation. A graduate […]
David Hazeltine is one of a handful of contemporary pianists who has mastered all of the major musical skills, from improvisation and technique to accompaniment, arranging, and composition. He has recorded thirty five cd’s as a leader and hundreds more as a sideman on various major labels globally. A Milwaukee native, David was playing the […]
New Orleans Holiday returns to Jazz Central for two nights- Dec. 18th and 19th, featuring vocalist Rachel Holder with the Reid Kennedy Trio, and special guest percussionist Andrew Gillespie. Featuring: […]
Dean Harrington earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of MN and was a first prize winner in the Schubert Club scholarship competition. For the last two decades he has been exclusively a jazz musician performing with his own band Mill City Hot Club and other local groups. He […]
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 original and modern music. Info for each band member: Sam Stauning is a […]
