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 […]
Join RetroFizz for an evening of groovy 60s Elevator Pop (think Mancini, Bacharach, Bossa Nova, etc.) as well as some hip holiday deep cuts. Order up a Hot Toddy and enjoy a show created specifically to de-stress your December.
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 […]
Tyler Lustek is a jazz pianist, composer, and educator. In addition to his Jazz & Contemporary Piano Instructor position at MacPhail, Tyler serves on the jazz faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, teaches summer jazz programs at the Shell Lake Arts Center, and hosts a competitive lessons studio in Eau Claire. Tyler leads a […]
Local jazz fusion staple Hunny Bear celebrates the release of their new album "Hot Garbage" with support from progressive jazz rockers Heliocene and genre-benders Astronomy Town at the 7th Street Entry. This is an exciting opportunity to catch some innovative up-and-coming acts and get involved in the tightly knit fusion community in Minneapolis. 18+ show; […]
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.
HUNNY BEAR debuts their second album, Hot Garbage, on Thursday, December 3rd at First Ave's 7th Street Entry with support from Heliocene and Astronomy Town.
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 home in a variety of settings and genres, most recently appearing in An Opera Theatre’s production of The Cradle Will Rock. As an in-demand band […]
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.
Hook & Ladder along with Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz and special guest Dance Instructor, "Miss Shannon" Butler present "Very Vintage Holiday Swing Dance!" Happening on December 4th. 7p = doors 7:15p = free dance lesson with "Miss Shannon Butler" Live music show = 8p-10p. Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz featuring powerhouse vocalist: Debbie Briggs. Debbie will […]
