Glen Helgeson guitar Gary Schulte violin Steve Pikal bass

Jazz pianist Jon Weber has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous honors for performance and composition – scoring extensively for television since 1987. Gary Burton, Roy Hargrove, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and Avishai Cohen have all recorded Jon’s music, and his critically acclaimed release, SIMPLE COMPLEX, rose to #1. Jon lives in New […]

Get ready to groove at Urban Growler Brewing Company with Jazz Unplugged, the perfect warm-up for the Twin Cities Jazz Festival! Join us for an evening of smooth tunes, cold brews, and good vibes. Experience live jazz performances in an intimate setting, surrounded by fellow music lovers. Whether you’re a jazz aficionado or just looking for a […]

Tina Schlieske is Midwestern rock mainstay, commanding a dedicated and passionate following, especially in her hometown of Minneapolis. She’s best known for fronting the band Tina and the B-Sides (AKA Tina & the B-Side Movement). Schlieske grew up inspired by the diverse Minneapolis music scene, and you can hear and see the many influences in […]

Tina Schlieske is Midwestern rock mainstay, commanding a dedicated and passionate following, especially in her hometown of Minneapolis. She’s best known for fronting the band Tina and the B-Sides (AKA Tina & the B-Side Movement). Schlieske grew up inspired by the diverse Minneapolis music scene, and you can hear and see the many influences in […]

Since September, 2022 The MetroNOME Brewery has hosted monthlly PeterKogan JazzPresents – every third Thursday, featuring unique and distinctive jazz combos led by Peter – including THE BIRD&DIZ LEGACY QUIINTET which features the great classic BeBop compositions of Parker and Gillespie. THE BIRD&DIZ LEGACY QUINTET – Episode #11 – continues their exploration of the great […]

Wonderfully melodic guitarist who has performed for years with the JazzMN Orchestra

Bassist Calvin Caron and pianist Patrick Adkins will perform a 60-minute set of cerebral, elegant modern jazz. Then, bantu-jazz musician and composer Nyttu Chongo will perform his own hour of original works, accompanied by renowned percussionist Tim O'Keefe. This show is an official Twin Cities Jazz Festival event! Patrick Adkins is an inventive, empathetic Minneapolis-based pianist […]

Formed in 2005 as an off-shoot project between three Minneapolis-based musicians and friends, The New Standards has grown into a globe-spanning adventure—filling theaters and clubs around the world and spawning several CDs, videos, cartoons, and dance and theater projects that have charmed and delighted an ever-multiplying legion of faithful fans.

Formed in 2005 as an off-shoot project between three Minneapolis-based musicians and friends, The New Standards has grown into a globe-spanning adventure—filling theaters and clubs around the world and spawning several CDs, videos, cartoons, and dance and theater projects that have charmed and delighted an ever-multiplying legion of faithful fans.