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Ousmon Dubwise (bass/vocals) and Jamill Shaw (tenor saxophone) of Milwaukee’s Jazz Flux bring their tunes to the Twin Cities. Jazz Flux is a group of several of Milwaukee's most active jazz musicians. A love of jazz has driven this group to cocreate and maintain one of America’s great musical traditions. The group derives its unique […]
Saxophonist Steve Cole is one of the most celebrated players in contemporary jazz. The Chicago native exploded onto the scene with 1998’s Stay Awhile, which fellow Chicagoan Brian Culbertson produced. The disc scored multiple Number One hits and earned Cole the Oasis Smooth Jazz Award for best new artist. Cole's latest, 2023's Without a Doubt landed four singles on the […]
Pianist Michael Cain, bassist Ted Olsen, and drummer Adam Nussbaum will present two sets of jazz infused with R&B and contemporary influences. With special guests Barbara Cohen (vocals) and Terrell X (beatboxing, spoken word), expect an electrifying mix of jazz, soul, and improvisation that will keep you engaged all night long. As a pianist and keyboardist, Michael Cain has had a prolific recording career, […]
Over the past five decades, the voice of Janis Siegel has been an undeniable force in The Manhattan Transfer's musical catalogue. To that end, Siegel is a ten-time Grammy winner and eighteen-time nominee. Alongside her career as a founding member of this musical institution, Siegel has also sustained a solo career. Here, she has released almost a […]
Usually our night off, Blue Tuesday is a rare night when Berlin opens its doors for an intimate gathering — this is not your ordinary dinner and a show. Our third Blue Tuesday is performed by the Adam Linz Quartet, and pays tribute to jazz legend Charles Mingus. Be a part of an exclusive experience […]
Before Prince and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, “The Minneapolis Sound” had Bobby Lyle, whose legendary career included touring with Sly & The Family Stone and Young-Holt Unlimited, being Music Director for George Benson, Anita Baker and Bette Midler, and recording with Pharaoh Sanders. Shortly before Jimi Hendix passed away, he was planning a jazz-rock quartet […]
Salsa, Percussion and Colombian Pacific Music Ensemble Workshops: Organize workshops open to the community, especially focused on the rich fusion of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American rhythms that characterize the music of Las Guaracheras. Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago (percussionist/drum set), the Twin Cites Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) brings together […]
The Larry McDonough Group returns to Berlin to celebrate the release of their new CD, Best of the Aster Classic Jazz Series, which filled the Aster Cafe in April. They will perform one set from the CD and one set of the music of Dexter Gordon, including music from the 1986 Oscar-winning film Round Midnight. […]
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 […]
Graydon Peterson is a bassist and composer living in Minneapolis. He completed his bachelor’s degree in music composition at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he studied classical bass with James Clute, a former bassist with the Minnesota Orchestra. While Graydon was a member of the Down Beat award-winning UWEC Jazz Ensemble I, he performed […]
Experience Jazz is a genre-bridging music ensemble program for instrumentalists, vocalists, rappers, DJs and other aspiring musical artists. Launched in 2017 by Minnesota Jazz Education (formerly Dakota Foundation for Jazz Education), this innovative program is an incubator for middle and high school musicians to learn, play and compose new music together.
Graydon Peterson is a bassist and composer living in Minneapolis. He completed his bachelor’s degree in music composition at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he studied classical bass with James Clute, a former bassist with the Minnesota Orchestra. While Graydon was a member of the Down Beat award-winning UWEC Jazz Ensemble I, he performed […]
Victoria Temiz is a jazz vocalist based in Minneapolis, bringing a clear tone, thoughtful phrasing, and a deep appreciation for early jazz. Her repertoire centers on the Great American Songbook and swing-era material, with a fondness for overlooked gems and the occasional French chanson.
Featuring the next generation of musicians in Fingal’s Cave at MetroNOME Brewery. This may be a ticketed event.
This 16 piece band boosts having been on-going for the last 35 years . Originally under the musical direction of arranger/ composer Steve Devich, they have built a library of big band music containing over 450 charts!
Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status during his over fifty-year career as a bass virtuoso. He is an NEA Jazz Master and four-time Grammy winner. Also, he is the first bassist in history who doubles on acoustic and electric bass with equal ferocity. Moreover, he is the first jazz-fusion bassist ever to headline tours, selling […]
Young, brilliant pianist who came here for McNally Smith College of Music, and now can teach the teachers
Join HEYARLO at Berlin on the last Thursdays of June, July, and August for their Shifting Forms series. As the summer goes on, the group will expand—shifting in size, sound, and sonic depth. The series will culminate in the release of HEYARLO’s highly anticipated debut EP. For the first show of the Shifting Forms series, […]
TrioAmigos is a fusion of flamenco, bossa nova, and hot club jazz, brought to life through the friendship of three Twin Cities guitarists: Ben Abrahamson, Daniel Volovets, and Ryan Picone. This collaboration unites several musical worlds to create a sound beyond words, imagining an alternate timeline where guitar legends Django Reinhardt, Paco de Lucia, and […]
Acoustic Jazz, Classical and a variety of International Music Cellist Jacqueline Ultan and guitarist Pavel Jany blend together elements of jazz, classical music and a variety of international music styles. Their repertoire includes some original material combined with works from Astor Piazzolla and Joaquín Rodrigo to Chick Corea, Jaco Pastorius, Django Reinhardt and Antonio Carlos […]
Guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan’s career took flight in 1985 with commercial and critical acclaim. Since then, he has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness, imagination, versatility and maverick daring. Here, he displays bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits. Also, blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works, solo […]
Spinning a global mix of jazz, soul, boogie, and other improvised music.
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Mary Petrich, Ted Olsen, and Toivo Hannigan playing creative music. They will feature the compositions of Paul Motian, Bennie Maupin, Marianne Trudel, Renee Rosnes, and others. Saxophonist Mary Petrich enjoys a vibrant career as performer and teacher. Her deep love for creativity and improvisation has led her to explore traditional and […]
This all-star configuration of the Bryan Nichols Quintet is Jeff Bailey on bass, JT Bates on drums, Mike Lewis on saxophone, Brandon Wozniak on saxophone, and Bryan Nichols on piano. Bryan Nichols is a pianist, composer, and educator based in Minneapolis. Often found playing jazz and improvised music, but at home in a variety of […]
In 2024, Jay Beckenstein and band observe the 50th anniversary of what started as a diversion, something that was just for fun (and twenty-five cents at the door). It began inauspiciously when Beckenstein and a few musician friends in Buffalo, NY organized a get-together on their shared night off from working in bands that actually […]
With energy and chops to burn, The Travis Anderson Trio brings fresh interpretations to standards and more – from Chopin to Mario Bros – they swing like there’s no tomorrow while saluting the great trios of yesterday. Travis Anderson has been delighting audiences with his dazzling piano technique and inventive arrangements since 2003. Additionally, he has taken […]
A pianist with a long association with the elegant St. Paul Hotel , who may be talked into playing some of his Bill Evans or Keith Jarrett transcriptions
