Vocalist Nnenna Freelon is a seven-time Grammy nominee and multiple award-winning artist. Freelon has earned a well-deserved reputation as a compelling and captivating live performer. Nnenna is also a wife, mother, and sister who has experienced life's amazing gifts, and also its heartbreak. She lost her soulmate and husband, renowned architect Phil Freelon, to ALS […]

Ethiopian guitarist Selam Seyoum Woldemariam, with drummer Abinnet Berhanu, bassist Yohannes Tona and pianist Steven Hobert.

The Pete Quirsfeld Trio returns to Jazz Central Studios with new original music. Pete's compositions draw from a wide range of musical influences and life experiences, but are rooted in jazz.   Featuring: Ethan Ostrow - piano Graydon Peterson - bass Pete Quirsfeld - drums and compositions

Enjoy Motown hits interpreted in an acoustic jazz style. Repertoire includes fresh new arrangements of songs by Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and others. The Swinging Motown group has received excellent reviews from their shows at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, the Dakota, and as the featured artists at the 2025 Iowa Jazz in […]