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 […]
Rudresh Mahanthappa - Saxophone François Moutin - Bass Rudy Royston - Drums
Cory Grindberg’s new jazz quartet promises fast tempos, slap bass, quirkily beautiful melodies, unstructured improvisation, and a good time. For more information, please see link below! Doors 6:00 pm · Show 8:00 pm
Guitarists, song writers and damn-near-legends, Twin Cities favorites Ann Reed and Claudia Schmidt bring their voices, their guitar chops and their songwriting talents to the Dunsmore Jazz Room for an unforgettable and intimate night of storytelling and musicianship.
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 […]
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 […]
Three dynamic bands including Folk, Rock, Honky-Tonk Piano, Horns and more! For more information, see website below. Doors 5:00 pm · Show 7:00 pm
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.
Dean Harrington - Guitar Gary Schulte - Violin Steve Pikal - Upright Bass
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.
