Pianist Kent Goodroad, bassist Dan Carpel, and drummer Miguel Hurtado will perform two sets of jazz standards over the dinner hour. Dan Carpel attended Berklee College of Music, where he was in the school’s Monterey Quartet. He was a member of Jason Palmer’s band throughout his time in town, and was a mainstay in their […]

Heirloom, one of Milwaukee’s most innovative and sought-after jazz bands, will perform music from their debut album, Familiar Beginnings. Familiar Beginnings was recently released on Shifting Paradigm Records and features soaring melodies, intriguing rhythms, and magnetic attention to detail. Band Members: Ben Dameron - Guitar Hannah Johnson - Drums Sam Taylor - Tenor Saxophone Ethan […]

Composer/saxophonist Joan Hutton will perform a mix of originals, standards, and free jazz with guitarist Mike Wolter and bassist Dan Carpel. Joan Hutton is a performer, composer, and educator in Minneapolis whose diverse talents make her equally in demand in both the classical and jazz worlds. She has released two albums on Shifting Paradigm Records: […]

Composer/saxophonist Joan Hutton will perform a mix of originals, standards, and free jazz with guitarist Mike Wolter and bassist Dan Carpel. Joan Hutton is a performer, composer, and educator in Minneapolis whose diverse talents make her equally in demand in both the classical and jazz worlds. She has released two albums on Shifting Paradigm Records: […]

Experience the debut Minneapolis performance of Zachary Finnegan’s Timeless Quartet, which reimagines jazz standards and presents originals rooted in the jazz tradition. Expect a night of soulful melodies and heartfelt storytelling: warm, inviting, and not to be missed. ⊹ Zachary Finnegan is a Chicago-based trumpeter, composer, and bandleader rapidly making his mark in the jazz […]

For the second installment of his November residency, Kevin Gamble presents sets by his fusion quartet and the mystical jazz-rock group TABAH. Kevin Gamble Quartet: Kevin Gamble - Piano Tarek Abdelqader - Drums Nick Benish - Bass Andrew Tomten - Saxophone Tabah: Cecelia Erholtz - Vocals/Guitar Jeff Ley - Guitar/Vocals Kevin Gamble - Piano Toby […]

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 […]

Mockturnal will perform two sets of jazz standards and original music over the dinner hour, inspired by the change of seasons. Celebrate the start to the colder months with the gentle warmth of the trio’s sound. Band Members: Izzy Karr - Flute Lo Salinas - Piano Lauren Hagen - Bass Mockturnal is an innovative trio […]

BZ3 Organ Trio showcases organist Brian Ziemniak, guitarist David Feily, and drummer Kevin Washington coming together to deliver a modern take on a classic organ trio. With an edgy funk sound informed by their Minneapolis roots, the band is known for their impassioned live performances, taking listeners on an engaging journey through jazz, funk, soul, […]

The Willie August Project performs two sets of award-winning original tunes and jazz classics. Consisting of Ben Siems (guitar), Jeremy Hauer (drums), and Graydon Peterson (upright bass), the group plays melodic, rhythmically intricate music rooted in the ECM progressive jazz tradition. Ben Siems (co-founder, guitarist/composer) has performed at venues across the country as a jazz, […]

Renowned NYC-based upright bass player Cole Davis makes his Minneapolis headline debut following the release of his album "Consider It!" A compelling confluence of jazz, indie, pop, and R&B, with upright bass at center stage. Cole Davis - Bass Zak Khan - Fretless Guitar Sam Rosenstone - Synths Aaron Rice - Vocals

For the third installment of his November residency, Kevin Gamble presents sets by pop/R&B group Covalent Blonde and hip-hop/jazz group Goon Tribune. ⊹ 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 […]