Step into the world of one of jazz’s most daring and influential vocalists as Let Me Off Uptown: The Music of Anita O’Day celebrates the music and artistry of Anita O’Day. Featuring acclaimed vocalist Jen Burleigh-Bentz alongside the 17-piece Star of the North Jazz Orchestra, this unforgettable concert brings O’Day’s signature blend of swing, wit,...Read More

SWINGIN’ ON A STAR and guest saxophonist SUE ORFIELD will be giving a free open air concert WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 7:00 – 8:30 at the NEW HOPE PERFORMANCE CENTER in Civic Center Park, 4401 Xylon Avenue, New Hope, MN, Sue brings to the stage a powerful presence and joy of all things musical. She has...Read More

SWINGIN’ ON A STAR free concert, outdoors WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 6:00-7:30 Jefferson Park, 125 21st Av N, South St Paul. Food trucks and a cool Marketplace! Feel the joy of America’s Swing Era jazz!Read More

It is always cool in the Caves, 215 S. Wabasha St., St Paul, MN. Swingin’ On A Star, featuring vocalist Dorothy Doring, plays the joyous jazz of America’s Swing Era. Swingin’ On A Star plays from 7:00 to 10:00, Thursday, May 28. Admission is $15. Students and seniors pay $10 (cash) or $11 (card.) A...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

Saturday with Swingin’ On a Star at the Mpls. Eagles, 11/8, 7:00 – 10:00. Tasty medium tempo swing with just a sprinkling of Latin, ballads, and waltzes. 2507 E. 25th Street, Mpls. $10 admission. Cold drinks and hot food available. Great dance floor. Delicious music!Read More

Join The Top Three for an evening of dining and dancing in celebration of The Great American Songbook. Enjoy favorites from Sinatra, Louis Armstong, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Duke ElliJoin The Top Three for an evening of dining and dancing in celebration of The Great American Songbook. Enjoy favorites from Sinatra, Louis Armstong, Nat...Read More

Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with filmmaker Brigitte Berman, whose 1985 documentary film, Artie Shaw: Time Is All You’ve Got is being screened at the Heights Theatre on June 10th. After the film won an Oscar, Shaw sued Berman for a portion of the profits. Berman discusses Shaw’s amazing musical accomplishments, his struggle to balance commercial...Read More