Madeleine Peyroux and Paula Cole play their acclaimed albums Careless Love and This Fire in their entirety for one night only at the Pantages Theatre.

September Jazz Mondays curated by Erik Fratzke. His band Fake Accent charts novel terrain with a focus on small group improvisational dynamics and obsolete consumer electronics, which is influenced by a large swath of disparate 20th century work – composer lannis Xenakis, musique concrete, early hip-hop, doom metal, Conlon Nancarrow, harmolodic funk, “slow cinema," and […]

Pianist/composer and Steinway Artist Connie Han has been described as “a decisively brazen talent ” by All About Jazz. On her imminent album release Iron Starlet, Han manifests “uncompromising vitality” at the piano. Her powerful vision embraces the full evolution of her forebears, like McCoy Tyner, Hank Jones and the Young Lions — the Marsalis Brothers, Kenny Kirkland and Jeff […]

Join Andrew Walesch and his orchestra for an exciting new show celebrating the music of one of America's most iconic songwriters, Cole Porter.

Karrin’s current show includes selections from her new all-original album, as well as selections from Mose Allison, Bonnie Raitt, Abbey Lincoln, Oscar Brown Jr, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Duke Ellington and Thelonius Monk, songs from Brazil, France, Karrin Allyson original songs, Chris Caswell songs, Paul Simon, Hank Mobley, Joni Mitchell… and (now) even more songs that […]

8:00 Ivan Cunningham Alto Sax & Composition, Alma Engebretson on bass/cello, Ben Ehrlich on drums, Leo Johnson on trombone/Electric Guitar 9:30 Central Standard Time - Coltrane Tribute Dave Brattain, Steve Kenny, Will Kjeer Charlie Lincoln, Abinnet Berhanu

Chris Bates’ Red 5: Chris Bates - bass and compositions JT Bates - drums Thomas Nordlund - guitar Jake Baldwin - trumpet Nick Syman - trombone Chris Thomson - saxophone Brandon Wozniak - saxophone

Free and open to the public (This event requires proof of vaccination & will be masked). Auditorium 150 Ochs and Robinson first performed together from 1991 to 1998 in The Glenn Spearman Double Trio. From 1994 to 2002, they worked with bassist Lisle Ellis in the trio What We Live, a band that recorded many […]

In Person and Live Stream Options Framework is a MPLS based trio of improvisors exploring music of all kinds. Three mad scientists caught a wave with each other circa 1997. he music from their self titled album draws from the jazz canon and from their original compositions offering a wide range of styles that all […]

Outdoor Dinner Jazz $15/table reservation Brian Nichols - Piano Chris Bates - Bass Lars-Erik Larson - Drums

9:30pm Graydon Peterson Quartet Jake Baldwin - Trumpet, Joe Strachan - Keys, Ben Ehrlich - Drums, Graydon Peterson - Bass 8:00pm Opening Set - Edmund Catlin Group lineup - TBA

This show will be live-streamed for free in partnership with the Twin Cities Jazz Festival and Crooners through the Keep Jazz Alive fund.  The group's unique instrumentation brings a sound that is ethereal and groovy. They blend pop and soul influences with roots and jazz to bring a fresh take on tunes that fit perfectly […]

“Kind of Bill - The Musical Life of Bill Evans” Comes to the Aster Performance of “Kind of Bill - The Musical Life of Bill Evans” and his associations with Tony Bennett, Scott LaFaro, Paul Motian, Miles Davis, Jim Hall, Eddie Gómez, Eliot Zigmund, Marc Johnson, and Joe LaBarbera. Larry McDonough Quartet: Larry McDonough, piano […]

LA Buckner is a local legend. There isn’t enough room here to list all of the people and bands who have been lucky enough to have collaborated with LA. Nor doesn’t his music fit neatly into any genre. He is a teaching artist and each show is a master class in percussion. A gumbo of […]

Peter Kogan's Monsterful Wonderband will be playing Peter's latest compositions, some great jazz standards and favorites  from his CDs. Jake Baldwin, trumpet Pete Whitman, sax Cody LeDuc, trombone Geoff LeCrone, guitar Will Kjeer, keyboard Kameron Markworth, bass Peter Kogan, drums

NEA Jazz Master and 20-time Grammy-winning guitar icon Pat Metheny has unveiled the latest chapter in his wildly prolific career – Side-Eye, a new project featuring a handpicked cast of players – some of the most exciting and innovative new musicians on the New York scene. Metheny is returning to the road this fall with […]

NYC master jazz pianist, David Hazeltine will be joined by two extraordinary talents from the Peterson Family, Billy Peterson (bass) & Paul Peterson (drums) for a night of superb jazz.

Steve Clarke’s fine sax-playing is front-and-center in The Working Stiffs: an upbeat 5-piece combo and singer playing swing-era tunes and originals. This lively, fun music will definitely put a “swing” in your step! Steve has appeared on over 50 recordings covering all styles of music and continues to add more recordings, commercials and jingles. Also, […]

Standard Ishue was formed 3 years ago when its members were organized into an ensemble at North Central University in Minneapolis. Since then, the group members have all graduated, and continue to explore the boundaries of their music. Now writing their own music, the group is looking to record an album soon, full of their […]

This new trio will be playing originals by David and Kam, as well as not-so-standard-standards. Featuring: David Martin, guitars Kam Markworth, acoustic and electric bass Dave Schmalenberger, membranophones and idiophones

Ivan Cunningham is a saxophonist and composer based in Minneapolis. This evening will feature Ivan’s compositions alongside the music of composers such as Julius Hemphill and Carei Thomas.   Featuring: Ivan Cunningham-saxophones Matty Harris-woodwinds Alma Engebretson-Cello Charlie Lincoln-Bass Corey Healy-Drums

Five-time Juno Award winner, and three-time Grammy nominee, Jane Bunnett has turned her bands and recordings into showcases for the finest musical talent from Canada, the US and Cuba. With Maqueque, Bunnett has created something new and phenomenal in the world of jazz. What started out five years ago as a project to record and […]

This collective of local and international musicians was founded by the Twin Cities based guitarist and composer Pavel Jany. Pavel's diversity and eclecticism in his guitar playing and composing has no boundaries, and his long musical journey encompasses many various styles. In addition to the original material, his group's repertoire includes works by Chick Corea, […]

Since moving to the Twin Cities in 2013, Jake Baldwin has been one of the busiest freelance trumpeters around. If you've been to a show with a trumpet in the last 8 years, there is a good chance you've heard him. Working with a multitude of artists in every genre from folk bands to the Minnesota Orchestra, Baldwin […]

Jenny Klukken is a Minneapolis-based marimbist and a genre-blending composer. Her latest album "Color in Motion" showcases her virtuosity on the marimba and her Latin and jazz infused compositions. Jenny commands the stage with her stunning 5 octave marimba, bringing it to new audiences who are left wanting more. Jenny Klukken is joined by: Chris […]

Feat: Lori Dokken, Patty Peterson, Judi Vinar and Rachel Holder. We hope that you will join us for an evening celebrating some of the greatest women singers and songwriters ever! With Lori Dokken at the piano, these Twin Cities’ vocalists will turn the Dakota stage into a celebration of some of the matriarchs of music. Sit […]

"A precociously polished … pop-jazz crooner.” - New York Times

Hailed as “gently virtuosic” (All About Jazz), singer Maud Hixson is a devoted exponent of great songs, ranging from the classic Great American Songbook to the often unsung or forgotten compositions awaiting rediscovery.

Wayne grew up in a very musical family and has dedicated his entire life to developing his craft for entertainment and his love for making music. Wayne is a working musician who can be found regularly fronting his Jazz Ensemble as a lead vocalist as well as a singing drummer and guitarist with various ensembles. […]

Rio Nido emerged from the heady days of the 1970s Minneapolis West Bank music scene as an iconic vocal jazz trio that redefined the genre.

Cory Healey’s unique drumming has led to collaborations with artists from many different genres. He has toured North America and Europe and had the privilege of performing with Kenny Wheeler, Dr Lonnie Smith, John Abercrombie, and David Berkman. While living in Chicago, he performed and recorded with Algernon, Fareed Haque’s Flat EarthEnsemble, W.W. Lowman, Ike […]

Laura will be accompanied by tenor saxophonist, David Milne.

Joey Van Phillips (drums) // Brandon Wozniac (sax) // Ted Olsen (Bass)

Jazz vocalist Connie Evingson is known for taking divergent musical paths. Her recorded catalog of acclaimed CD's ranging from jazz and Broadway standards to the music of Peggy Lee, the Beatles, Django Reinhardt, Dave Frishberg, Norman Gimbel and more reflects an adventurous spirit that knows no boundaries.