Don Powell and music director Adi Yeshaya invite audiences into an unforgettable evening celebrating the life and music of Cole Porter. Vocalist Powell reveals not just the music but vivid storytelling also illuminates the glittering highs and devastating lows of this famed composer.
An Evening with Patty and Ricky Peterson Featuring: Jason Peterson DeLaire, Bobby Vandell, Tony Axtel and Joe Elliott. Patty and Ricky Peterson blend decades of sibling musical partnership into an […]
This show is an exciting and heartfelt tribute to the 1930's and 1940's heyday of the famous swing harmonies of the Andrews Sisters. Lisa Pallen, Aimee Lee and Kathy Mueller carry the spot-on swing anthems with pianist Raymond Berg and bassist Greg Hippen accompanying.
Incomparable vocalist Maud Hixson knows how to find a sing a great song and the '30s were a fantastic decade for such songs. Accompanied by Rick Carlson on piano, come enjoy "Stormy Weather" and many other classics in the Dunsmore Jazz Room.
Pianist Ari Nahum heads this show of originals and arrangements along with bassist Jim Pacala and drummer Ken Goldman.
The heart of the CAO repertoire is the passionate sounds of the French valse-musette. Join them in the Main Stage Showroom as we celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary through stories of musical migration.
This unique program is essentially two sets of etudes from jazz monsters from two different eras. This solo piano work brings together the stride piano of Johnson and the iconic themes of Coltrane in an unforgettable show by The Bad Plus founding member, Ethan Iverson. Not to be missed!
Vocalist Craig T. along with Phil Aaron on piano are accompanied by Billy Peterson on bass and special guest saxophonist Kenni Holmen to cover the classic 1975 Bennett/Evans album in this unforgettable musical experience.
An evening of music by Antonio Carlos Jobim and other legends of Bossa Nova Brazilian jazz with charismatic vocalist, songwriter and dancer Natania Kamin and Brazilian jazz project Ticket to Brasil.
A spontaneous, vivid performance by some of Minnesota’s most stellar gypsy-jazz artists played in the Django Reinhardt French swing tradition of the 1930’s. Hot Club Mania features an exceptional stylistic dimension with prodigious improvisation – a group not to be missed. The ensemble includes the unmistakable mastery of jazz violinist Gary Schulte, plus the diverse […]
This septet's 3 horns, guitar and rhythm section provide a many colored palette, reflecting Peter Kogan's long term experience as the Minnesota Orchestra's timpanist. Accompanying musicians include Tommy Barbarella on […]
International artist Lila Ammons swinging her way through a great show of Jazz standards with original arrangements backed up by the perfectly empathetic & syncronated trio, StableMates! 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 […]
