For the first night of Kevin Gamble’s November residency, the Kevin Gamble Quartet will perform two sets of tunes by legendary composer/pianist Herbie Hancock. Band Members: Kevin Gamble - Piano Tarek Abdelqader - Drums Nick Benish - Bass Andrew Tomten - Saxophone ⊹ For as long as he can remember, music has been a part […]

The WPK Trio presents an enticing mix of straight-ahead jazz, Brazilian stylings, and funky soul influences as they explore the Great American Songbook with a few surprises. The trio (Mark Weisberg, Michael Pilhofer, Phil Kadidlo) will engage in spirited musical conversation with gifted multi-saxophonist Peter Vircks as they explore compositions by Brad Melhdau, Pat Metheny, […]

The WPK Trio presents an enticing mix of straight-ahead jazz, Brazilian stylings, and funky soul influences as they explore the Great American Songbook with a few surprises. The trio (Mark Weisberg, Michael Pilhofer, Phil Kadidlo) will engage in spirited musical conversation with gifted multi-saxophonist Peter Vircks as they explore compositions by Brad Melhdau, Pat Metheny, […]

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 […]

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 […]