Jazz/classical artist Mathis Picard will bring his trio to Minneapolis for two nights in support of his new album, Preludes & Fugues (La Reserve Records). Don’t miss this phenomenal talent and his renowned sidemen. Band Members: Mathis Picard – Piano Parker McAllister – Bass Charles Goold – Drums ⊹ Mathis Picard is a French Malagasy...Read More

Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She’ll be playing uplifting solo jazz piano as background music for diners, though you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the...Read More

Peter Solomon speaks with pianist Sean Mason about his latest album A Breath of Fresh Air.  Mason also discusses how growing up in the South affected his music, his love of early jazz, his recent collaborations with singer Catherine Russell and poet Mahogany Browne, and the ways that conflicting personality types in his quintet make...Read More

The Mary Louise Knutson Trio featuring Mary Louise at the piano, bassist Dan Carpel, and drummer David Schmalenberger. For decades following its opening in 1935, The Lex, as it’s called by locals and enthusiasts alike, was the place to be seen; business dealings, cocktail hours, and milestone celebrations were a regular occurrence for St. Paul...Read More

On Friday, Nov 7, 7:30 pm, Arts on Bryant (Minneapolis) presents jazz pianist Mary Louise Knutson in a rare solo concert as part of their First Friday Concert Series. Arts on Bryant, is a new neighborhood home presenting small, curated experiences rooted in the arts (think house concerts, yoga, meditation, youth classes, and classic movies)....Read More

It’s another banner year for the Cornbread! Friend of the station and celebrated music writer, Andrea Swensson, recently released the book, Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs and Salvation of Cornbread Harris, and this past March, Harris released a new collection of tunes. The bluesy jam sounds lively, joyous, and comfortable. The band sounds relaxed, and I swear...Read More