Saxophonist Henry Berberi and bassist Chet Carlson will play two sets of jazz standards in an intimate duo setting. Henry Berberi is a saxophonist and composer originally from Morris, MN, who is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in jazz saxophone at the Manhattan School of Music. Henry has studied under saxophone legends including George Garzone, […]

Pianist, vocalist, and guitarist Eli Brunelle performs modern jazz and R&B with his band and special guests this January at Berlin. Band Members: Eli Brunelle - Keys/Vocals Grant Gabriel - Bass Seth Ziemniak - Drums Jovon Williams - Saxophone Alice Daytona - Guitar ✧ Eli Brunelle is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and songwriter from Minneapolis. […]

Drummer Chresten Hyde, guitarist Toivo Hannigan, and bassist Dan Carpel perform a mix of old and new standards, deep cuts, and improvisation. Drawing on a wide variety of influences both inside and outside of jazz, they bring a modern, fresh approach to the guitar trio. Chresten Hyde is a drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter based in […]

Zacc Harris is a Minneapolis-based guitarist, composer, and bandleader known for his dynamic performances and acclaimed work with groups like the Atlantis Quartet and the Zacc Harris Group. Band Members: Zacc Harris - Guitar Brandon Wozniak - Tenor Sax Bryan Nichols - Piano Dan Carpel - Bass Pete James Johnson - Drums ⊹ Zacc Harris […]

Rising saxophonist Laeton Olaleye will play two sets of original songs and jazz standards with bassist Callum Schultz and drummer Christian Swenson. Expect an evening filled with powerful energy and harmonious melodies. ⊹ Saxophonist Laeton Olaleye is a rising talent in the Twin Cities jazz scene. Born and raised in Burnsville, Olaleye is an intriguing […]

You’ve likely seen this guitar guy named Toivo playing around town. You might’ve asked yourself, “When is he gonna book his own band?” Well, it happens once a year, and it’s usually really fun. It features Tarek Abdelqader on drums, Alma Engebretsen on bass, Jake Baldwin on trumpet, and Peter Goggin on alto saxophone. Sonically, […]

The Cherry Pit presents an open jam for musicians and music lovers in the Twin Cities. It’s a social hub for Twin Cities creatives, a training ground to refine musicianship, and a vehicle for high-vibrational improvisation. This is not a free-form basement jam or strictly a jazz jam. Our goal is to find an equilibrium […]

Beloved Twin Cities jazz singer Thomasina Petrus is proud to present the work of NOAMZ, a rising alt-soul talent from southern Wisconsin. Petrus will perform with her band, then pass the stage to NOAMZ. Thomasina Petrus is a professional jazz singer, songwriter, and Equity actor who has cultivated her many talents through study, mentorships, and […]

Ahmed Abdulkarim has been performing music his entire life. He began on the piano, then moved to the bugle to the trombone before finally settling on the trumpet in 1956. Trumpet jazz is where he truly found his voice. Abdulkarim studied under Manny Laureano of the Minnesota Symphony and has performed at legendary venues including […]

Framework—the jazz trio composed of drummer Jay Epstein, guitarist Chris Olson, and bassist Chris Bates—will perform two hour-long sets. Chris Bates is an accomplished bassist recognized for his remarkable contributions to the world of jazz. Bates is a key member of the Atlantis Quartet, where his dynamic and inventive bass lines contribute to the ensemble's […]

Milwaukee saxophonist Ryan Meisel presents a night of original jazz featuring Minneapolis-based guitarist Toivo Hannigan and bassist Dan Carpel with Milwaukee’s Jake Polancich on drums. The quartet will perform music from Meisel’s latest vinyl recordings: "Spirit Dance," a tribute to 1960s John Coltrane, and "Jarred," inspired by 1970s Miles Davis. Band Members: Ryan Meisel - […]

Mississippi Hot Club is a gypsy jazz quartet of Minnesota natives—Joshua Parlanti, Alissa “Big Al” Jacobsen, Joseph Downing, and Ian Stenlund. Their name nods to the mighty Mississippi, the lifeblood river that runs through their Minneapolis hometown. With a deep passion for gypsy jazz (also known as jazz manouche or hot club jazz), the band […]