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Late Night Lounge: Akko
Berlin 204 North First Street, MinneapolisMusic producer and DJ Akko digs into his rich crates of vinyl and digital tracks to blend a narrative across jazz, funk, house, and boogie. Andrew Koalska (aka Akko) is a music producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist from St. Paul, MN. With roots stretching back to classical piano and guitar, he started producing his own records in 2011. […]
Paul Silbergleit Trio
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, MinneapolisVeteran Milwaukee-area guitarist Paul Silbergleit returns to JCS, once again with fabulous Minneapolis/Wisconsin bassist Jeremey Boettcher and the Twin Cities' own Pete James Johnson on drums! There'll be original tunes and arrangements, as well as spontaneous re-interpretations of classic repertoire in this fortuitous meeting of musicians. Featuring: Paul Silbergleit - guitar Jeremy Boettcher - bass […]
Stablemates Featuring Jay Epstein
Volstead's Emporium 711 W Lake St, MinneapolisOpen Jazz Jam With Calvin Caron
Volstead's Emporium 711 W Lake St, Minneapolis“SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE
MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. PaulWhat is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
Explosion Big Band
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, MinneapolisLed by chief detonators Doug Haining, sax, and Scott Agster, trombone, the Explosion Big Band draws from the area’s finest musicians. The EXPLOSION is ready to detonate with the classic sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more modern sounds of Thad Jones, Clare Fischer, Pat Metheny & others.
SHAUN JOHNSON TRIO
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisThe Shaun Johnson Trio turns originality on its head with gospel, country and traditional pop rooted in a big band sensibility. These three are not famous yet. And this is not a tribute group. But you can expect them to honor an eclectic mix of Sinatra, Bruno Mars, Johnny Cash, Bobby Darin and others in […]
Freedom to Listen (feat. Peter Brendler, Jon Irabagon, and Mark Ferber)
Berlin 204 North First Street, MinneapolisFreedom to Listen is a group dedicated to the crucial art of listening and being in the moment. Bassist Peter Brendler, drummer Mark Ferber, and saxophonist Jon Irabagon will play an exciting mix of originals and jazz standards. Bassist Peter Brendler has performed at world-famous venues in New York and throughout the country, including the […]
Nathan Hanson’s Rope Ladder
Berlin 204 North First Street, MinneapolisRope Ladder is saxophonist Nathan Hanson's string group, featuring Erik Fratzke (bass), Josh Granowski (bass), and Laura Harada (violin). They play Nathan's compositions in an expansive, improvised style that is equal parts familiar and unexpected, drawing from folk, classical, and jazz sources. Saxophonist and composer Nathan Hanson makes music that invites listeners to stand outside […]
Nathan Hanson’s Rope Ladder
Berlin 204 North First Street, MinneapolisRope Ladder is saxophonist Nathan Hanson's string group, featuring Erik Fratzke (bass), Josh Granowski (bass), and Laura Harada (violin). They play Nathan's compositions in an expansive, improvised style that is equal parts familiar and unexpected, drawing from folk, classical, and jazz sources. Saxophonist and composer Nathan Hanson makes music that invites listeners to stand outside […]