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A Twin Cities-based swing Jazz band, performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as Jazz manouche, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. The ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories of the swing jazz era. Glen Helgeson: Guitar Gary Schulte: Violin Steve Pikal: Bass Jay Epstein: Drums Composing and performing for […]
Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz Debbie Briggs- Vocals
The Mercer Patterson Quintet, hailing from Michigan, will perform new contemporary originals as well as post-bop favorites. The Mercer Patterson Quintet is a contemporary jazz ensemble originating in the Metro Detroit area. They play originals written by all members of the band, and they are influenced by a wide range of styles and artists, including […]
For as long as he can remember, music has been a part of Kevin Gamble's life. One of his first experiences with music was playing the piano at his uncle's church as a kid. Gospel—along with jazz, funk, country, soul, and hip-hop—shaped Kevin’s musical style as an artist. After years of sharpening his skills on […]
The Reid Kennedy Trio Phil Aaron- Piano Jeremy Boettcher- Bass Reid Kennedy- Drums
Davina and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show at a […]
Jam Session: Ted Olsen
Grammy-winning titan of jazz saxophone Joe Lovano and virtuoso guitarist Julian Lage have enjoyed a long journey of mutual admiration. They first met in 1999 at Yoshi’s in Oakland, where Joe was performing with McCoy Tyner. Julian’s father brought the young prodigy to the show, and it was there he connected with Joe. They kept […]
Grammy-winning titan of jazz saxophone Joe Lovano and virtuoso guitarist Julian Lage have enjoyed a long journey of mutual admiration. They first met in 1999 at Yoshi’s in Oakland, where Joe was performing with McCoy Tyner. Julian’s father brought the young prodigy to the show, and it was there he connected with Joe. They kept […]
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 […]
