“Taste and understatement. Swing and savoir-faire. Grace and grooves. Intimacy and panache. Singer Charmin Michelle delivers all of the above and more.” This is what the Star Tribune had to say about this charismatic chanteuse. Here, Michelle’s conversational style recalls the late Billie Holiday and other legendary ladies of jazz. And yet, her music is free of tiresome camp […]

Drummer Chris Hepola, pianist Mike Vasich, and bassist Eric Struve come together to play the compositions of the House on Fire Band in a piano trio setting. House on Fire is a collection of songs written by drummer Chris Hepola and expressed through the musical voices of Mike Vasich and Eric Struve. The House on […]

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!

he 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 […]

he Adam Harder Nussbaum Quintet will perform music rooted in the hard bop tradition, including music by Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Herlin Riley, and more. The music is warm, energetic, and swinging! Dan Carpel: Bass Adam Harder Nussbaum: Drums Steve Kenny: Trumpet Bryan Nichols: Piano Pete Whitman: Saxophones Adam Harder Nussbaum is a drummer and […]

Ari Hoenig Trio is a world-renowned jazz trio consisting of drummer Ari Hoenig, pianist Gadi Lehavi, and bassist Ben Tiberio. Known for their extraordinary synergy and fearless improvisational approach, the trio combines technical mastery with boundless creativity. Ari Hoenig is a jazz drummer, composer and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming, […]

Son Reis Project (SRP) is a sonic exploration at the intersection of heavy metal, free jazz, and funk. Known for their unique performances. Their music takes audiences on a transformative journey into uncharted musical territories. With a fearless approach to blending genres and pushing musical boundaries. They invite listeners to explore the realm of musical possibility through electrifying live […]

Renowned guitarist Tim Sparks will be joined by rising jazz guitar talent Ben Abrahamson. Renowned guitarist Tim Sparks will be joined by rising jazz guitar talent Ben Abrahamson.  

Chenoweth/Daley Trio Jim Chenoweth- Bass Kevin Daley- Guitar Wil Chenoweth- Drums

When four world class Saxophone performers become friends and form a quartet, you have an explosion of energy, joy and deeply wonderful music-making – you have Ancia! — Libby Larsen For over thirty years the Ancia Saxophone Quartet has been sharing its passion for new music with audiences around the world through performances filled with […]

Comin’ in hot! Twin Cities-based gypsy jazz/swing band Mississippi Hot Club is performing an intimate hometown show concert at Berlin on Friday, March 14!  

Trish is a former tango band director, pianist, composer, arranger and singer. This concert will be a mix of Trish's compositions and Trish's arrangements of jazz standards.   Featuring: Trish Hurd-Paczkowski - piano Dave Brattain - saxophone Graydon Peterson - bass Adam Harder Nussbaum - drums

Global Jazz acoustic quartet will bring a play list of mostly original material combined with works by Jaco Pastorius, Billy Cobham, Hermeto Pascoal, Mulatu Astatke and other legends of international jazz/fusion.

Since moving to Minneapolis in 2005, Zacc Harris has gained a reputation as one of the area’s top guitarists, being named 2017 Twin Cities Best Jazz Artist by the City Pages. He performs in a host of creative projects including Atlantis Quartet, winner of the 2015 McKnight Fellowship and named 2011 Best Jazz Artist, as […]

Abinnet Berhanu is an expressive, explosive composer and drummer rooted in the canon of Black American music. Joining him are Dan Carpel on bass and Ted Godbout on piano. His trio draws on the legacies of American, Brazilian, and West African music. Virginia transplant Abinnet Berhanu started his fascination with music on the trumpet but […]

The Joel Shapira Trio Joel Shapira- Guitar Phil Aaron- Piano Tom Lewis- Bass

JC Sanford's EQ (Electric Quartet)   A new "plugged-in" version of a quartet led by trombonist/composer JC Sanford performs mostly Sanford's compositions and explores sonic adventures and deep grooves.   JC Sanford - trombone/effects Toivo Hannigan - electric guitar/effects Erik Fratzke - electric bass Ben Ehrlich - drumset

Miles Davis Tribute Join Solomon Parham as he pays homage to the master trumpeter, Miles Davis. Experience the music, the history, and the joy of listening to the music of Mr.Davis' legacy! Solomon Parham: Trumpet Trumpet Player Solomon Parham from Detroit, MI has established a substantial music education and community pathway in the Twin Cities. […]

Jam Session: Ben Ehrlich