Lila Ammons, a native of Chicago, has had many musical influences from family to a myriad of musicians and from the musical styles of Mozart to Monk. And she has inherited an illustrious legacy through the gifts of her grandfather and uncle: Albert Ammons (piano) and Gene Ammons (tenor sax). Ammons was previously based in […]
Blues/rock guitarist Joe Flip delivers originals alongside reimagined, high-energy anthems from Texas legends Stevie Ray Vaughan and ZZ Top, played on his handmade oil can guitars. His latest album, “Old Soul: Live”, reached #6 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. Joe Flip: Guitar, Vocals Trent Boldt: Bass Guitar Mike Dubois: Drums Mick Zampogna: Keyboard
Mill City Hot Club is a Minneapolis-based band playing American hot jazz from the 1930s and 40s with a French twist. Joyful, upbeat and danceable, their music will definitely make you smile. In this unique evening of music, Mill City Hot Club welcomes harmonica virtuoso Clint Hoover, bringing together the music of fellow Belgian jazz […]
Every month, Doug and Lori feature 4 phenomenal local performers. This edition features Michael Gruber, Tim Leach, Audrey Parker & Teri Parker-Brown The successor event to “Club Day Monday” at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis. Lori Dokken is joining forces with Doug Anderson, joined on stage for each monthly edition by several local artistic luminaries […]
Three of the Midwest’s most in-demand jazz artists come together in a new collaboration dedicated to their shared love of the American Songbook. Will Kjeer: Piano Jeremy Boettcher: Acoustic Bass Pete James Johnson: Drums Patty Peterson: Vocals
An evening celebrating the songs of Carly Simon, Bonnie Raitt & Rosanne Cash — performed by James A. Rocco & Dennis Curley. Featuring "You're So Vain," "Angel From Montgomery," "I […]
Southside Aces celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of Louis Armstrong with a show featuring his everlasting hits!
What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play! Life is a Cabaret! At Crooners! On the Main Stage! Three shows in one! Doors are at 5PM Cabaret begins at 6PM An an all-star award-winning lineup of players and singers. Jazz of different eras and styles with historical perspective makes for […]
Step into the world of one of jazz’s most daring and influential vocalists, 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, sophistication, and rhythmic brilliance back to life. From hard-swinging classics and bebop-inspired favorites to intimate ballads […]
Whether singing jazz standards, playing one of 11 instruments or juggling and tap dancing, Gunhild Carling's showmanship shines!
Salsa with Strings! The ten band members of Charanga Tropical perform as a "charango" with an instrumentation that dates back to the roots of Cuban music.
