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 dimension with prodigious improvisation – a group not to be missed. The ensemble includes the unmistakable mastery of jazz violinist Gary Schulte, plus the diverse […]

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. […]

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 native of Chicago, has had many musical influences from family to a myriad of musicians and from the musical styles of Mozart to Monk. And […]

La Dolce Vita Jazz will be playing a few standards and mostly original songs. All are welcome!

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 house band at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City and he was the trumpet soloist with the renowned Rainbow Room Orchestra. Charlie […]

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 […]