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Candlelight Jazz: A Tribute to The Miles Davis Classic Quintet
Candlelight Jazz: A Tribute to The Miles Davis Classic Quintet
In this special series, local jazz musicians will pay tribute to the iconic legacy of Miles Davis & his classic Quintets of the 50-60's
Candlelight Jazz: A Tribute to The Miles Davis Classic Quintet
Candlelight Jazz: A Tribute to The Miles Davis Classic Quintet
In this special series, local jazz musicians will pay tribute to the iconic legacy of Miles Davis & his classic Quintets of the 50-60's
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Minnesota Jazz Legends: The Elders, Hosted by Patty Peterson
Minnesota Jazz Legends: The Elders, Hosted by Patty Peterson
Patty will reminisce with several Twin Cities’ jazz legends, who have achieved local and national acclaim. Among these notables are Ollie Lyle (bassist), Dr. Steve Wright (trumpet), and Linda Peterson (pianist and vocalist). These extraordinary artists, some still performing in their 80s, will be accompanied by the Phil Aaron Trio, featuring Phil Aaron(piano), Graydon Peterson […]
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Nick Christenson
Nick Christenson
In Person & Live Stream A recent graduate of Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY, Nicholas Christenson is a Fairbanks, AK-based composer and bassist. He has performed and recorded across the US and France with artists including Jean-Jacques Birgé, Jean-Brice Godet, Michelle Kinney, Noah Ophoven-Baldwin, and Cory Healey. Featuring: Ivan Cunningham: alto saxophone Alma Engebretson: […]
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Red Hot Django Peppers
Red Hot Django Peppers
The Red Hot Django Peppers is a band that formed from the love of the music of Django Reinhardt. The troupe consists of guitarists Ryan Picone and Jose Betanzos, violinist Danny Lentz, and bassist Sean Roderick. The Red Hot Django Peppers had their premiere performance in early 2019 at Moto-I and were then asked to […]
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Sophia Shorai
Sophia Shorai
A singer with equal parts heart, charm and individuality, Shorai has been a mainstay on the Minneapolis jazz scene since 2004. With five self-released albums under her belt, she mixes old classics, modern revivals and her own pop gems with ease and soul. Shorai has collaborated with many of the Midwest’s finest and most celebrated […]
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Joey DeFrancesco
Joey DeFrancesco
Well-known as the finest organist in jazz and also a superb trumpeter, what Joey DeFrancesco accomplishes in just one show is nothing short of incredible. His music embodies the traditional organ trio form infused with a distinct modern approach, just part of what makes his music unmistakably his own. Joey DeFrancesco’s emergence in the 1980s […]
Katia Cardenas presents “Brave Enough: A Tribute to Sara Bareilles”
Katia Cardenas presents “Brave Enough: A Tribute to Sara Bareilles”
Katia Cardenas (vocals), with Ted Godbout (keys), Ted Olsen (bass), Beth Varela (drums), and Cody Steinmann (guitar) Katia Cardenas presents "Brave Enough: A Tribute to Sara Bareilles," honoring the inspiring, uplifting and heart wrenching catalogue of this beloved songstress. This show celebrates the multitude of Bareilles' emotional and captivating hits from her albums, EPs, live […]
Joey DeFrancesco
Joey DeFrancesco
Well-known as the finest organist in jazz and also a superb trumpeter, what Joey DeFrancesco accomplishes in just one show is nothing short of incredible. His music embodies the traditional organ trio form infused with a distinct modern approach, just part of what makes his music unmistakably his own. Joey DeFrancesco’s emergence in the 1980s […]
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Bill Carrothers and Alejandro Urzagaste
Bill Carrothers and Alejandro Urzagaste
In Person and Live Stream Bill Carrothers with Alejandro Urzagaste, Anthony Cox, Jay Epstein
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Curtis Stigers
Curtis Stigers
Curtis Stigers has had several top ten hits as a long-haired, blue-eyed soul singer and he’s written and sung an Emmy nominated TV theme song (Sons of Anarchy). He’s recorded a track for one of the biggest-selling pop albums of all time and he’s released critically-acclaimed, award-winning jazz albums, including a live album singing Sinatra […]
Bill Carrothers and Alejandro Urzagaste
Bill Carrothers and Alejandro Urzagaste
In Person and Live Stream Bill Carrothers with Alejandro Urzagaste, Anthony Cox, Jay Epstein
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Craig Hill Presents: Anthony Cox and deVon Russell Gray
Craig Hill Presents: Anthony Cox and deVon Russell Gray
In Person and Live Stream Join us for an evening of freely created sound and movement, along side a discussion on the state of new music and composition. Our first set will feature the instruments, electronics, and moods of these improvisers. Our second set will provide insight into thecomposer/performer/creator, as we engage the audience through […]
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Davell Crawford
Davell Crawford
Acclaimed as the “Piano Prince of New Orleans,” Davell Crawford brings exuberance and flair to whatever he plays: jazz, R&B, funk, blues, gospel, and more. Growing up in New Orleans, Crawford’s influences run the gamut from Fats Domino to Sarah Vaughan, to Patsy Cline, and even Liberace. One of the few musicians committed to keeping […]
Zacc Harris Group w/ Steve Kenny trio
Zacc Harris Group w/ Steve Kenny trio
8:00 Steve Kenny Trio Steve Kenny – Trumpet joined by some assorted number of his cohorts. Always a surprising and fresh ensemble, and almost never just a trio !!! 9:30pm Zacc Harris Group Performing selections from the Small Wonders CD Zacc Harris – Guitar Bryan Nichols – Piano Brandon Wozniak – Tenor Sax Aaron Hedenstrom […]
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Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets
The Yellowjackets have stood the test of time as one of jazz’s most influential and loved groups. Throughout their storied 40+ year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, received 17 Grammy nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. Over the years the band has […]
Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets
The Yellowjackets have stood the test of time as one of jazz’s most influential and loved groups. Throughout their storied 40+ year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, received 17 Grammy nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. Over the years the band has […]
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Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets
The Yellowjackets have stood the test of time as one of jazz’s most influential and loved groups. Throughout their storied 40+ year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, received 17 Grammy nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. Over the years the band has […]
Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets
The Yellowjackets have stood the test of time as one of jazz’s most influential and loved groups. Throughout their storied 40+ year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, received 17 Grammy nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. Over the years the band has […]
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Kate McGarry + Keith Ganz Quartet
Kate McGarry + Keith Ganz Quartet
KATE MCGARRY & KEITH GANZ With 7 critically acclaimed albums and 3 GRAMMY nominations, vocalist Kate McGarry is recognized as a jazz artist who brings authenticity and vitality to every song regardless of genre. The Wall St. Journal calls her music, “austere and elegant, an exceptionally appealing blend of folk and jazz." The New York […]
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Laila Biali
Laila Biali
Multiple award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist and CBC Music national radio host Laila Biali has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents from New York City’s Carnegie Hall to Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts, and supported international icon Sting. In 2020, Laila was honoured by SOCAN Music with the Hagood Hardy Award for Excellence […]
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Davina and The Vagabonds
Davina and The Vagabonds
Davina and The Vagabonds offer “a modern take on old-time blues and jazz” (PennLive). They’ve created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Davina’s commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom […]
Shawn Wang
Shawn Wang
In Person & Live Stream Shawn is a recent transplant to Minnesota from Reno, Nevada, where he attended the University of Nevada, Reno. The band will be playing a mix of Shawn’s originals and works by great artists like Lawrence G. Williams and Brad Mehldau. Featuring: Ryan Garmoe, Trumpet Will Kjeer, Piano Shawn Wang, Bass […]
Joel Shapira Quartet with Opening Set by the Peter Goggin Quartet
Joel Shapira Quartet with Opening Set by the Peter Goggin Quartet
Headliner (9:30) Joel Shapira Quartet Pete Whitman – Saxophones Joel Shapira – Guitar Tom Lewis – Bass Dave Schmalenberger – Drums Joel Shapira Quartet” is comprised of four Twin Cities jazz veterans, all in top playing form. Joel Shapira guitar, Pete Whitman saxophone, Tom Lewis bass, Dave Schmalenberger drums. The group released “Open Lines” in […]
