It’s a strange thing, watching audiences sing along with Alex without speaking his native Spanish. But they do. They “la-la-la” their way from chorus to chorus, caught up in his inescapable gravitational pull. His warm, elastic vocals float above a sound essentially from everywhere. It’s an effortless mix of funk, soul, and pan-Latin textures, and […]

Join us for a celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Four Blocks To Hennepin album by Terramara. Local jazz-rock veterans Terramara are reuniting a large ensemble to deliver a dynamic live performance of their seminal 2005 album Four Blocks To Hennepin in its entirety. The evening will begin with an opening set by the […]

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 […]

The Mike Volz Sextet brings together some of the Twin Cities’ top musicians for a high-energy mix of classic repertoire, fresh arrangements, and high-energy improvisation. The group draws inspiration from the great multi-horn ensembles of the past while adding its own modern edge.   Featuring: Mike Volz - tenor saxophone Joe Hartnett - alto saxophone […]

The Mike Volz Sextet brings together some of the Twin Cities’ top musicians for a high-energy mix of classic repertoire, fresh arrangements, and high-energy improvisation. The group draws inspiration from the great multi-horn ensembles of the past while adding its own modern edge.   Featuring: Mike Volz - tenor saxophone Joe Hartnett - alto saxophone […]

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 […]

Django Reinhardt’s unmistakable cool and jumping joie de vivre have made him an icon. Many guitar luminaries cite his inspiration, including guitar greats Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton. Moreover, Jimi Hendrix named his Band of Gypsys in tribute to Reinhardt. Willie Nelson adopted his influence in playing country swing. The star musicians of the Django Festival Allstars have grown […]

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 […]

Django Reinhardt’s unmistakable cool and jumping joie de vivre have made him an icon. Many guitar luminaries cite his inspiration, including guitar greats Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton. Moreover, Jimi Hendrix named his Band of Gypsys in tribute to Reinhardt. Willie Nelson adopted his influence in playing country swing. The star musicians of the Django Festival Allstars have grown […]