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Open 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 […]
Brilliant Colors Jazz Trio
Bryant Square Park 3101 Bryant Ave S, MinneapolisGlobal Jazz Collegium
MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. PaulIn addition to new original material, Global Jazz Collegium’s repertoire includes works by Chick Corea, Weather Report, Billy Cobham, Pat Metheny and other legends of jazz/fusion. The group has released two albums of mostly original material. Website: https://globaljazzcollegium.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/Te1M0Kr-T4k?si=3VdL1WmRaZ93P1jD Musicians: Pavel Jany – guitars John Croarkin – sax/flute/harmonica Ted Godbout – piano/keyboards Dan Weston – bass Josue […]
Benny Weinbeck
The High Hat 485 Selby Ave, St. PaulA great, hard-swinging pianist, who had a long running trio with Gordy Johnson and Phil Hey
Bessie Snow Presents “Appetit”
Volstead's Emporium 711 W Lake St, MinneapolisAuthentic rollicking 1920's Burlesque