Suzanne Paris with Dale Alexander, Michael Gold, Jay Epstein

The incomparable vocalist Maud Hixson is a devoted exponent of great songs, whether the most well known of the Great American Songbook or unsung or forgotten compositions she has found and restored to the benefit of her audiences. Accompanied by pianist Rick Carlson expect a lovely night of songs of gratitude from the legendary songwriter.

Take That Back started as the meeting-of-the-minds of two veteran musicians, Joan Hutton and Sue Orfield. Drawn together by a passion for original music, both bandleaders are composers and improvisers, each with her own unique musical voice. Joan Hutton plays bass clarinet and alto sax, and Sue Orfield plays the tenor sax. The group released […]

John Jorgenson Quintet Saturday, November 21 8-10 p.m. Tickets: starting at $35 John Jorgenson Quintet | Hopkins Arts Center, MN Hopkins Center for the Arts presents world-renowned guitarist John Jorgenson and his acclaimed quintet transporting audiences to the world of Django Reinhardt with dazzling virtuosity, acoustic swing, and authentic jazz manouche.

Featuring the feel-good classics from Louis Armstrong's "Wonderful World" album as performed by Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz. Accompanied on guitar and piano by Tim Kirchof, these artists together bring you a night of timeless favorites.

Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago (percussionist/drum set), the Twin Cites Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) brings together the drama of big band jazz, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished musicians.

Jazz with an understated vibe. Vocalist Prudence Johnson returns to her jazz roots with this 'less is more' approach featuring the amazing Dave Hagedorn on vibes along with top shelf rhythm section Joe Pulice and Kevin Clements.