After Hours Big Band - Fred Sturm's Migrations Settle in for an evening with After Hours Big Band: Fred Sturm's Migrations—a journey through classic and modern big band charts, played up close in Fingal's Cave. "I have spoken at length to my students, as well as to the members of the After Hours Big Band, […]
I’ve been a working musician for over a decade, consistently in the flow of performing and educating. I’d love to share my skills and experience with you. I first started playing the piano at the age of four. When I was growing up, I added trumpet to the mix and played that through college (on […]
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 jazz scene for over five decades, garnering a reputation for his musicianship and his excellence in recognizing and booking upcoming and established talent, all while […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
32nd Street Jazz presents Holiday Suprises 32nd Street Jazz presents Holiday Surprises brings together great beer, good food, and live jazz to support local music education. Put a little holiday jazz into your holiday shopping. 🎷 By attending, you’re helping the MetroNOME Foundation open doors for kids who love music but don’t always have access […]
