The improvisational spirit of Marvelous travels through his piano, voice and guitar. Steeped in soul & blues, he conveys heartfelt messages that transcend time. He is inspired by the piano stylings of New Orleans, the rhythms of Russian dances and the written word of fairy tales. Marvelous: Piano, Voice, Guitar Jovon Williams: Saxophones DeCarlo Jackson: […]

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, […]

A Great Night of Contemporary Jazz, Funk and R&B Award Winning and Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Vocalist Patty Peterson and her Friends were the very first group to take the Crooner stage on opening night more than a decade ago. Patty returns with her Contemporary Jazz/Funk/R&B Band to Crooners Main Stage Showroom once again. Patty will […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Soulful, passionate, stirring… these are the words that describe Kirk Whalum's music most often. Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. It’s forged from his Memphis gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene. The 80’s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out of his blossoming sideman role and forming […]

Soulful, passionate, stirring… these are the words that describe Kirk Whalum's music most often. Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. It’s forged from his Memphis gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene. The 80’s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out of his blossoming sideman role and forming […]

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 […]

Band Members: Dale Alexander - Piano Jay Epstein - Drums Gary Raynor - Bass 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 toured with Prince on the […]

“The Very Best of Julie London” will be a sultry night celebrating a jazz icon's greatest hits and timeless elegance. Produced and performed by Jaedyn James and Alex Browne and backed by an incredible full band featuring strings, horns, flute, piano, and upright bass. Julie London is a renowned American singer and actress, celebrated for […]