Come join us for a fun evening of big band jazz with the Good News Big Band (GNBB) from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Steeples Center of Rosemount. The Good News Big Band is a 17 piece Minneapolis-based jazz orchestra delivering a thrilling mix of modern and classic swing for over 25 years. On October 2nd, […]
Harmonica Meetings Alternating Mondays during the school year: Diatonic Jam Tracks one week Chromatic Club Tunes one week Please check the schedule for exact meeting dates: https://www.mnharmonica.org/calendar
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a Master's degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. A historic blend of jazz, Gospel, hip hop and avant-funk featuring “The Homework House Band”: L.A. Buckner on drums, Omar Abdulkarim on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ethan Yeshaya […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a performance and more of a process—a raw, DIY vibe where you can hang with talented artists as they build something new, right in front of […]
Blues Jam. Greatest Blues Jam On Earth" with "Greatest Dancers On Earth" Every Tuesday evening, 7 - 11pm, doors open after 6:30. Blues Saloon, 1638 Rice Street, St Paul, MN. […]
The Capri Glee Adult Community Choir, under the direction of J.D. Steele, presents an evening of soul-stirring R&B, traditional gospel, and unique arrangements from Steele’s extensive repertoire. Designed to inspire […]
The Old Town Tuesday Night Jam is THE place to be to catch live music in the Twin Cities. Hosted by the talented Graydon Peterson this jam has been entertaining […]
A spontaneous, vivid performance by some of Minnesota’s most stellar gypsy-jazz artists played in the Django Reinhardt French swing tradition of the 1930’s. Hot Club Mania features an exceptional stylistic […]
Monthly Residency at the Schooner Tavern in South Minneapolis. Join Brian Ziemniak (B3), David Feily (gtr), and Kevin Washington (drums) for 2 sets of exploratory and energetic soul, funk and […]
This septet's 3 horns, guitar and rhythm section provide a many colored palette, reflecting Peter Kogan's long term experience as the Minnesota Orchestra's timpanist. Accompanying musicians include Tommy Barbarella on […]
Brandon Wozniak is one of Minnesota’s most exciting saxophonists. He returned to the twin cities in 2006 after six years in New York City and a six month stint in […]
HORST | PETERSON | GRIVNA | KJEER If ever there was an all-star lineup at MetroNOME, THIS IS IT!!! Kenny Horst has been at the forefront of the Twin Cities […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She’ll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Join us at The Golden Thyme Restaurant and Bar for a Jazz Brunch performance by John Penny. The performance brings a rich blend of original World Jazz and American Roots music to the Golden Thyme. With decades of experience performing Jazz while composing music for film, Penny incorporates a “virtual band” that layers global sounds, […]
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics' presence on the Twin Cities stage. Known for their dynamic blend of highlife, Afrobeat, soulful grooves, and modern fusion, the collective has captivated local and regional audiences with an infectious energy that honors the heritage and future of African-inspired music. “We’re excited […]
Harmonica Meetings Alternating Mondays during the school year: Diatonic Jam Tracks one week Chromatic Club Tunes one week Please check the schedule for exact meeting dates: https://www.mnharmonica.org/calendar
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a Master's degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. A historic blend of jazz, Gospel, hip hop and avant-funk featuring “The Homework House Band”: L.A. Buckner on drums, Omar Abdulkarim on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ethan Yeshaya […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be […]
Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a performance and more of a process—a raw, DIY vibe where you can hang with talented artists as they build something new, right in front of […]
Blues Jam. Greatest Blues Jam On Earth" with "Greatest Dancers On Earth" Every Tuesday evening, 7 - 11pm, doors open after 6:30. Blues Saloon, 1638 Rice Street, St Paul, MN. Free parking. Free overflow parking across Rice Street. Bring your instrument. Sign up and get called up to play. Every jammer gets in at least […]
Red Planet (Dean Magraw, Chris Bates, Jay Epstein) was formed in 2003, playing innovative jazz sounds with a strong emphasis on creative interactivity for the 21st Century. In addition to its personalized original material, Red Planet is known for its unique interpretations of the music of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, & Jimi Hendrix. Jazz Police […]
Red Planet (Dean Magraw, Chris Bates, Jay Epstein) was formed in 2003, playing innovative jazz sounds with a strong emphasis on creative interactivity for the 21st Century. In addition to its personalized original material, Red Planet is known for its unique interpretations of the music of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, & Jimi Hendrix. Jazz Police […]
The Bill Simenson Orchestra is a 17 piece big band (5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums). Since June of 2012 the band has performed the first Tuesday of every month at Jazz Central Studios.
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 […]
Listen to the live jazz with Peter and the Jazztronauts at Norway House. Happy hour is 4 - 8 pm, with BOGO glass of beer or wine. Full menu of the Kaffebar available. Peter and the Jazztronauts play from 5:30 to 6:30. Enjoy a charcuterie platter, a drink, and relaxing music.
Settle into the rhythm of First Thursday Jazz Night at Rail Werks Brewing Depot, where great music and great food meet in perfect harmony. Each month, Don Strong and Thom West bring the taproom to life with smooth jazz, soulful improvisation, and an easygoing energy that turns an ordinary night into something memorable. Whether you’re […]
A monthly show and gathering of friends and musicians from the late Palmers Bar on the West Bank in Minneapolis; Cornbread and Friends start the night from 7 to 9, […]
Dave Hagedorn is a retired Artist in Residence at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, where he taught percussion, jazz studies, and world music. In June, 2019, Downbeat magazine awarded St. Olaf Jazz I an Outstanding Performance amongundergraduate large jazz ensembles, and in June, 2011, Downbeat magazine deemed St. Olaf Jazz I to be the […]
Join the Medicinal Jazz Band for a monthly residency that’s never the same twice. Sometimes an intimate trio, sometimes a soaring quintet, we blend jazz standards with original tunes. Whether […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She’ll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Join us at The Golden Thyme Restaurant and Bar for a Jazz Brunch performance by John Penny. The performance brings a rich blend of original World Jazz and American Roots music to the Golden Thyme. With decades of experience performing Jazz while composing music for film, Penny incorporates a “virtual band” that layers global sounds, […]
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics' presence on the Twin Cities stage. Known for their dynamic blend of highlife, Afrobeat, soulful grooves, and modern fusion, the collective has captivated local and regional audiences with an infectious energy that honors the heritage and future of African-inspired music. “We’re excited […]
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 music of the early 20th century - weaving together the fringes of ragtime, tin pan alley, and trad jazz. MOO plays every 2nd Monday at […]
Harmonica Meetings Alternating Mondays during the school year: Diatonic Jam Tracks one week Chromatic Club Tunes one week Please check the schedule for exact meeting dates: https://www.mnharmonica.org/calendar
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a Master's degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. A historic blend of jazz, Gospel, hip hop and avant-funk featuring “The Homework House Band”: L.A. Buckner on drums, Omar Abdulkarim on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ethan Yeshaya […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a performance and more of a process—a raw, DIY vibe where you can hang with talented artists as they build something new, right in front of […]
Blues Jam. Greatest Blues Jam On Earth" with "Greatest Dancers On Earth" Every Tuesday evening, 7 - 11pm, doors open after 6:30. Blues Saloon, 1638 Rice Street, St Paul, MN. Free parking. Free overflow parking across Rice Street. Bring your instrument. Sign up and get called up to play. Every jammer gets in at least […]
The Old Town Tuesday Night Jam is THE place to be to catch live music in the Twin Cities. Hosted by the talented Graydon Peterson this jam has been entertaining crowds for over five years now. Though the jam is most certainly jazz forward, it is open to musicians from all walks: country, reggae, R&B, […]
Co-presented with Walker Art Center. Harriet Tubman and Georgia Anne Muldrow join forces for a Midwest debut performance. The trio’s music (Harriet Tubman)— a fusion of soul, rock, jazz, and […]
Co-presented with Walker Art Center. Harriet Tubman and Georgia Anne Muldrow join forces for a Midwest debut performance. The trio’s music (Harriet Tubman)— a fusion of soul, rock, jazz, and blues — examines the depths of these genres for their own unique liberated musical expression. “Georgia Anne Muldrow, a forward-thinking vocalist and producer, joined Harriet […]
Co-presented with Walker Art Center, Harriet Tubman and Georgia Anne Muldrow join forces for a Midwest debut performance. The trio’s music (Harriet Tubman)— a fusion of soul, rock, jazz, and […]
Listen to the live jazz with Peter and the Jazztronauts at Norway House. Happy hour is 4 - 8 pm, with BOGO glass of beer or wine. Full menu of the Kaffebar available. Peter and the Jazztronauts play from 5:30 to 6:30. Enjoy a charcuterie platter, a drink, and relaxing music.
32nd Street Jazz presents All Blues 32nd Street Jazz presents All Blues brings an evening of live jazz inspired by the greats, poured right into our taproom. It's an All Blues evening for Mid-November weather. 🎷 Your ticket supports The MetroNOME Foundation’s mission: helping local kids who love music find a way to play. A […]
Jennifer Grimm is a celebrated singer, songwriter, and theater artist, and a proud member of both The Recording Academy and Actors’ Equity Union. Raised in one of America’s last standing […]
Jennifer Grimm is a celebrated singer, songwriter, and theater artist, and a proud member of both The Recording Academy and Actors’ Equity Union. Raised in one of America’s last standing […]
Come celebrate the latest EP release "Roller Dog" from Minneapolis Instrumental Funk band TH3. Tim Kingstrom will be sitting in on saxophone. Who knows, they always invite a few other […]
After a year and a half break in live performances from March 2020 through July 2021 due to the pandemic, Parisota Hot Club and the Robb Henry Trio are back to work once again. See the dates page for upcoming 2022 performances. Although best known for his recent work with Parisota Hot Club, a band […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She’ll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
A spontaneous, vivid performance by some of Minnesota’s most stellar gypsy-jazz artists played in the Django Reinhardt French swing tradition of the 1930’s. Hot Club Mania features an exceptional stylistic […]
Originally from Duluth, MN, Jackson Churchill currently serves as Visiting Instructor and Director of Jazz Ensembles at Gustavus Adolphus College. Before returning to his home state, Jackson was a high school band director in Des Moines, IA, and he won numerous competitions facilitated by the International Trombone Association, American Trombone Workshop, and Jazz Trombone Day. […]
Join us at The Golden Thyme Restaurant and Bar for a Jazz Brunch performance by John Penny. The performance brings a rich blend of original World Jazz and American Roots music to the Golden Thyme. With decades of experience performing Jazz while composing music for film, Penny incorporates a “virtual band” that layers global sounds, […]
International artist Lila Ammons swinging her way through a great show of Jazz standards with original arrangements backed up by the perfectly empathetic & syncronated trio, StableMates! Lila Ammons, a […]
Marquis Hill - Trumpet Micah Collier - Bass/Percussion Jillian Upshaw - Drums/Percussion Performing his EP (Beautifulism) Sweet Surrender Playing two shows- one at 6:30pm and one at 8:30pm (ticketed separately- […]
Marquis Hill - Trumpet Micah Collier - Bass/Percussion Jillian Upshaw - Drums/Percussion Performing his EP (Beautifulism) Sweet Surrender Playing two shows- one at 6:30pm and one at 8:30pm (ticketed separately- more info on Berlin's website)
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics' presence on the Twin Cities stage. Known for their dynamic blend of highlife, Afrobeat, soulful grooves, and modern fusion, the collective has captivated local and regional audiences with an infectious energy that honors the heritage and future of African-inspired music. “We’re excited […]
Harmonica Meetings Alternating Mondays during the school year: Diatonic Jam Tracks one week Chromatic Club Tunes one week Please check the schedule for exact meeting dates: https://www.mnharmonica.org/calendar
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a Master's degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. A historic blend of jazz, Gospel, hip hop and avant-funk featuring “The Homework House Band”: L.A. Buckner on drums, Omar Abdulkarim on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ethan Yeshaya […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a performance and more of a process—a raw, DIY vibe where you can hang with talented artists as they build something new, right in front of […]
Blues Jam. Greatest Blues Jam On Earth" with "Greatest Dancers On Earth" Every Tuesday evening, 7 - 11pm, doors open after 6:30. Blues Saloon, 1638 Rice Street, St Paul, MN. Free parking. Free overflow parking across Rice Street. Bring your instrument. Sign up and get called up to play. Every jammer gets in at least […]
The Old Town Tuesday Night Jam is THE place to be to catch live music in the Twin Cities. Hosted by the talented Graydon Peterson this jam has been entertaining crowds for over five years now. Though the jam is most certainly jazz forward, it is open to musicians from all walks: country, reggae, R&B, […]
Take Your Time Quartet performs straight-ahead jazz rooted in swing, bebop, and the Great American Songbook. Featuring saxophone, guitar, bass, and drums, the group brings an intimate small-combo sound shaped by melodic interplay, relaxed swing, and conversational improvisation. Join us every third Thursday from 1:00pm–2:30pm at Showtime Studio and Coffee in Roseville, Minnesota. Free admission. […]
Charlie Caranicas is a consummate performer of traditional and main stream jazz and has graced the stages of many of the finest jazz venues in the world. Charlie co-led the […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She’ll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Internationally acclaimed guitarist Joel Shapira teams with accompanying pianists Benny Weinbeck (10/24) and Chris Lomheim (10/25) in Maggie's Lounge for an intimate evening of instrumental jazz. No charge.
Join us at The Golden Thyme Restaurant and Bar for a Jazz Brunch performance by John Penny. The performance brings a rich blend of original World Jazz and American Roots music to the Golden Thyme. With decades of experience performing Jazz while composing music for film, Penny incorporates a “virtual band” that layers global sounds, […]
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics' presence on the Twin Cities stage. Known for their dynamic blend of highlife, Afrobeat, soulful grooves, and modern fusion, the collective has captivated local and regional audiences with an infectious energy that honors the heritage and future of African-inspired music. “We’re excited […]
Harmonica Meetings Alternating Mondays during the school year: Diatonic Jam Tracks one week Chromatic Club Tunes one week Please check the schedule for exact meeting dates: https://www.mnharmonica.org/calendar
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a Master's degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. A historic blend of jazz, Gospel, hip hop and avant-funk featuring “The Homework House Band”: L.A. Buckner on drums, Omar Abdulkarim on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ethan Yeshaya […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a performance and more of a process—a raw, DIY vibe where you can hang with talented artists as they build something new, right in front of […]
Blues Jam. Greatest Blues Jam On Earth" with "Greatest Dancers On Earth" Every Tuesday evening, 7 - 11pm, doors open after 6:30. Blues Saloon, 1638 Rice Street, St Paul, MN. Free parking. Free overflow parking across Rice Street. Bring your instrument. Sign up and get called up to play. Every jammer gets in at least […]
The Old Town Tuesday Night Jam is THE place to be to catch live music in the Twin Cities. Hosted by the talented Graydon Peterson this jam has been entertaining crowds for over five years now. Though the jam is most certainly jazz forward, it is open to musicians from all walks: country, reggae, R&B, […]
Monthly Residency at the Schooner Tavern in South Minneapolis. Join Brian Ziemniak (B3), David Feily (gtr), and Kevin Washington (drums) for 2 sets of exploratory and energetic soul, funk and jazz.
Grammy Award-winning conductor-composer Teddy Abrams leads this star-studded exploration of two American masterworks in a nod to our country's 250th anniversary. With roots in American folk and jazz traditions, there's […]
Grammy Award-winning conductor-composer Teddy Abrams leads this star-studded exploration of two American masterworks in a nod to our country's 250th anniversary. With roots in American folk and jazz traditions, there's an undeniable groove in the rhythms and orchestration of Mary Lou Williams' Zodiac Suite, edited here for chamber orchestra by Aaron Diehl. His jazz trio […]
Grady Cartony & Friends Grady Cartony is an 18 year old tenor saxophonist making his mark on the Twin Cities jazz scene — playing professionally since 14 and picking up the saxophone at age 10. Though tenor saxophone is his primary voice, Grady is a true multi-instrumentalist, also performing on alto and soprano saxophone, clarinet, […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She’ll be […]
Grammy Award-winning conductor-composer Teddy Abrams leads this star-studded exploration of two American masterworks in a nod to our country's 250th anniversary. With roots in American folk and jazz traditions, there's an undeniable groove in the rhythms and orchestration of Mary Lou Williams' Zodiac Suite, edited here for chamber orchestra by Aaron Diehl. His jazz trio […]
Grammy Award-winning conductor-composer Teddy Abrams leads this star-studded exploration of two American masterworks in a nod to our country's 250th anniversary. With roots in American folk and jazz traditions, there's an undeniable groove in the rhythms and orchestration of Mary Lou Williams' “Zodiac Suite”, edited here for chamber orchestra by Aaron Diehl. His jazz trio […]
Grammy Award-winning conductor-composer Teddy Abrams leads this star-studded exploration of two American masterworks in a nod to our country's 250th anniversary. With roots in American folk and jazz traditions, there's an undeniable groove in the rhythms and orchestration of Mary Lou Williams' “Zodiac Suite”, edited here for chamber orchestra by Aaron Diehl. His jazz trio […]
Join us at The Golden Thyme Restaurant and Bar for a Jazz Brunch performance by John Penny. The performance brings a rich blend of original World Jazz and American Roots music to the Golden Thyme. With decades of experience performing Jazz while composing music for film, Penny incorporates a “virtual band” that layers global sounds, […]
Grammy Award-winning conductor-composer Teddy Abrams leads this star-studded exploration of two American masterworks in a nod to our country's 250th anniversary. With roots in American folk and jazz traditions, there's an undeniable groove in the rhythms and orchestration of Mary Lou Williams' Zodiac Suite, edited here for chamber orchestra by Aaron Diehl. His jazz trio […]
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics' presence on the Twin Cities stage. Known for their dynamic blend of highlife, Afrobeat, soulful grooves, and modern fusion, the collective has captivated local and regional audiences with an infectious energy that honors the heritage and future of African-inspired music. “We’re excited […]
Harmonica Meetings Alternating Mondays during the school year: Diatonic Jam Tracks one week Chromatic Club Tunes one week Please check the schedule for exact meeting dates: https://www.mnharmonica.org/calendar
Arthur “L.A.” Buckner is a performing musician, teaching artist, and producer from the Northside of Minneapolis. He holds a Master's degree in Percussion Performance from McNally Smith College of Music. A historic blend of jazz, Gospel, hip hop and avant-funk featuring “The Homework House Band”: L.A. Buckner on drums, Omar Abdulkarim on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Ethan Yeshaya […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Every Tuesday in Indeed's "Ox" taproom, the brewery is hosting an intimate, small-room session of live improvised jazz from some of the Twin Cities favorite acts. It's less of a performance and more of a process—a raw, DIY vibe where you can hang with talented artists as they build something new, right in front of […]
Blues Jam. Greatest Blues Jam On Earth" with "Greatest Dancers On Earth" Every Tuesday evening, 7 - 11pm, doors open after 6:30. Blues Saloon, 1638 Rice Street, St Paul, MN. Free parking. Free overflow parking across Rice Street. Bring your instrument. Sign up and get called up to play. Every jammer gets in at least […]
Red Planet (Dean Magraw, Chris Bates, Jay Epstein) was formed in 2003, playing innovative jazz sounds with a strong emphasis on creative interactivity for the 21st Century. In addition to its personalized original material, Red Planet is known for its unique interpretations of the music of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, & Jimi Hendrix. Jazz Police […]
Red Planet (Dean Magraw, Chris Bates, Jay Epstein) was formed in 2003, playing innovative jazz sounds with a strong emphasis on creative interactivity for the 21st Century. In addition to its personalized original material, Red Planet is known for its unique interpretations of the music of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, & Jimi Hendrix. Jazz Police […]
The Bill Simenson Orchestra is a 17 piece big band (5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums). Since June of 2012 the band has performed the first Tuesday of every month at Jazz Central Studios.
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 […]
Settle into the rhythm of First Thursday Jazz Night at Rail Werks Brewing Depot, where great music and great food meet in perfect harmony. Each month, Don Strong and Thom West bring the taproom to life with smooth jazz, soulful improvisation, and an easygoing energy that turns an ordinary night into something memorable. Whether you’re […]
A monthly show and gathering of friends and musicians from the late Palmers Bar on the West Bank in Minneapolis; Cornbread and Friends start the night from 7 to 9, followed by Bobby J’s West Bank Social Club until late night.
Patrick Adkins is a Minneapolis based pianist and composer most frequently active as both a sideman and band leader at jazz venues across the Twin Cities, he is equally at […]
Join the Medicinal Jazz Band for a monthly residency that’s never the same twice. Sometimes an intimate trio, sometimes a soaring quintet, we blend jazz standards with original tunes. Whether you’re looking for original flavors in your beer or your jazz, we have the right prescription for your first Friday.
Jazz revivalists the Hot Sardines throw a raucous yuletide extravaganza inspired by classic holiday films (such as White Christmas and It's a Wonderful Life) and timeless classics, with hat-tips to Louis Armstrong, Edith Piaf, Duke Ellington and beyond such as: “Mistletoe and Holly,” “Le Noël de la Rue,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” “Blue […]
Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She’ll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the […]
Prolific guitarist Leo Kottke boasts an impressive body of work and an unrivaled fingerpicking style. His forty-plus albums over four decades have earned him two Grammy nominations and widespread acclaim. Drawing inspiration from folk, blues, and jazz, he plays his signature six-string and twelve-string guitars with effortless aptitude, a big heart, and an even bigger […]
Join us at The Golden Thyme Restaurant and Bar for a Jazz Brunch performance by John Penny. The performance brings a rich blend of original World Jazz and American Roots […]
The Twin Cities Flamenco Collective brings the passion and power of Flamenco to Icehouse Minneapolis! Featuring a dynamic group of dancers and musicians dedicated to preserving this vibrant art form, this is a show you won't want to miss. All ages welcome. Doors 4:00 pm · Show 5:00 pm
This residency marks a powerful expansion of Obi Original & The Black Atlantics' presence on the Twin Cities stage. Known for their dynamic blend of highlife, Afrobeat, soulful grooves, and modern fusion, the collective has captivated local and regional audiences with an infectious energy that honors the heritage and future of African-inspired music. “We’re excited […]