Dean Harrington earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the U of MN and was a first prize winner in the Schubert Club student scholarship competition. For the last two decades he has been performing music with his own band Mill City Hot Club and other local groups playing swing, gypsy […]
Three of the Twin Cities’ most creative musicians have performed since 1997 as Framework, specializing in original works and inventive covers of modern jazz heroes. Framework is one of the most durable jazz alliances and their development is very apparent in their many live appearances and recordings. - Jazz Police
Dean Harrington earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the U of MN and was a first prize winner in the Schubert Club student scholarship competition. For the last two decades he has been performing music with his own band Mill City Hot Club and other local groups playing swing, gypsy […]
Sax-led quartet playing pieces from Chick Corea, Thelonius Monk, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, & John Abercrombie, as well some original compositions.
Drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter based in Minneapolis.
Parisota Trio is the alternate, electric version of the Parisota Hot Club featuring founding member, bandleader and guitarist Robb Henry. Long time compadre Matt Senjem rounds out the trio on string bass with jazz drummer extraordinaire, Jay Epstein, laying down the percussive color. Many selections from the French guitarist Django Reinhardt, original inspiration for Parisota […]
A prolific jazz songwriter and vocalist, Leslie Vincent's lyrical creativity, rich alto tone, and magnetic stage presence have made her a standout in the modern-day jazz scene. Alongside her 5-piece band, Leslie melds modern lyrics rooted in the jazz, swing, and blues traditions. Leslie's work has been featured in DownBeat Magazine, and her original tune […]
Will grew up performing in his hometown of Saint Paul, Minnesota, and pursued jazz and classical music at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan before earning a B.F.A. at the California Institute of the Arts in 2019. He enjoyed a burgeoning career in Los Angeles before returning to Minnesota to weather the pandemic. In 2022 he […]
After a year and a half break in live performances from March 2020 through July 2021 due to the pandemic, Parisota Hot Club and the Robb Henry Trio are back to work once again. See the dates page for upcoming 2022 performances. Although best known for his recent work with Parisota Hot Club, a band […]
Fire Bell is a collaborative modern jazz trio from the Minneapolis/Saint Paul scene featuring guitarist Park Evans, bassist Graydon Peterson, and veteran drummer Jay Epstein. Originally from Ithaca, New York, Evans studied classical guitar and composition at St. Olaf College, developing an eclectic style that fuses jazz traditions with rock, reggae, and avant-garde influences. Peterson, […]
A luminous, multi-genre vocalist, and international touring artist based in St. Paul, MN, Katia Cardenas inspires audiences with her smooth, powerful voice and infectious, uplifting energy. Recognized for her impeccable range, and dynamic stylings, she has been performing since an early age. Katia has been most influenced by Ella Fitzgerald’s spirited jazz standards, Aretha Franklin’s […]
"Mill City Hot Club plays the music of Django Reinhard and more. American hot jazz from the 1930s and 40s with a French twist. Joyful, upbeat and danceable, their music will definitly make you smile. The cast of musicians is always changing so you’ll hear something new every time."
