Join three iconic Minnesota jazz performers as they share some of their favorite hard-swinging jazz standards, American Songbook hits, and a holiday classic or two. Will Kjeer: Piano Kenny Horst: Drums Billy Peterson: Bass No more legendary a rhythm section exists in the midwest than that of Kenny Horst and Billy Peterson, having played with Lee […]

The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad […]

The Harry Scott Trio will perform two sets of genre-spanning jazz, featuring arrangements of Bach, Chopin, jazz standards, and original works. Band Members: Harry Scott - Keys Callum Schultz - Bass Ari Williams - Drums ✧ Harry Scott is an 18 year old pianist and composer based in Chicago and the Twin Cities. He has […]

Kai Sartin, Eli Brunelle, and Seth Ziemniak first connected while performing in MacPhail’s Fusion Ensemble under the direction of acclaimed instructors David Feily, Dr. Christopher Rochester, and Arthur “LA” Buckner. Through that experience, they built lasting musical chemistry that inspires their collaboration today. The trio will be performing two dynamic sets of classics, originals, and […]

Charmin Michelle and Geoff Jones invite you to enjoy an evening of Holiday songs and more. "Favorite Things and Songs" from the Great American Songboook. Charmin Michelle: Host, Vocals Geoff Jones: Guest Vocals +a Swingin' Band! Charmin Michelle's conversational style recalls the late Billie Holiday and other legendary ladies of jazz. And yet, her music […]

The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad […]

Join RetroFizz for an evening of groovy Elevator Pop (think Mancini, Bacharach, Bossa Nova, etc.) as well as some hip holiday deep cuts. Order up a Hot Toddy and enjoy a show created specifically for the week when holiday vinyl mingles with the rest of your LP collection. Ariel Donahue: Vocals Jimmy Kennedy: Keys, Vocals […]

This very special two-show evening is the highlight of Kavyesh Kaviraj’s December residency at Berlin. Kindred spirits Kavyesh Kaviraj and Omar Abdulkarim will be joined by legendary Atlanta-based drummer Terreon Gully, LA-based saxophonist Logan Richardson, bassist Ted Olsen, and drummer Kevin Washington in recording a live album, soon to be released into the world as […]

As a vocalist, Patty Peterson has performed to sold-out audiences all over the country including Minneapolis, Minnesota and Los Angeles, California. In addition, Patty received the coveted Minnesota Music Award 7 times for best vocalist as well as best jazz recording and in 2019, she was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, along with her siblings Linda, Billy, […]

Minnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock. Here, they blend the freedom of jazz with  the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan Poling, founder of the new-wave group […]

Saxophonist Sarah Navratil, raised in Minneapolis and based in New York City, brings her trio to Berlin to perform original compositions and jazz standards. Band Members: Sarah Navratil - Saxophone Dan Carpel - Bass Emma Garau - Drums

Minnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock. Here, they blend the freedom of jazz with  the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan Poling, founder of the new-wave group […]

The Adam Harder Nussbaum Quintet plays music rooted in the hard bop tradition: warm, energetic, down to earth, and swinging. Band Members: Jake Baldwin - Trumpet Adam Harder Nussbaum - Drums TBA - Bass Joe Strachan - Piano Pete Whitman - Saxophone

The Adam Harder Nussbaum Quintet plays music rooted in the hard bop tradition: warm, energetic, down to earth, and swinging. Band Members: Adam Harder Nussbaum - Drums Jake Baldwin - Trumpet Dan Carpel - Bass Ryan Freitas - Saxophone Ted Godbout - Piano

Celebrated pianist Dale Alexander will perform solo piano tunes to ease you into the evening on New Year’s Eve. Growing up in Minneapolis, Dale Alexander's first band was a trio with Prince and André Cymone. He recorded with Prince on the 94 East Street CD project right before Prince signed his solo contract. He then […]

Davina Sowers 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 […]

Your ticket includes a selection of luxe, celebratory bites. Opt-in to preorder a bottle of bubbly to properly toast the occasion. Additional a la carte dinner & beverage menus will be available. Ernest Bisong, David Feily, and Greg Byers have spent years performing and honing their musicianship in separate spheres of the Minnesota music scene […]

Saxophonist Henry Berberi and bassist Chet Carlson will play two sets of jazz standards in an intimate duo setting. Henry Berberi is a saxophonist and composer originally from Morris, MN, who is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in jazz saxophone at the Manhattan School of Music. Henry has studied under saxophone legends including George Garzone, […]