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 […]

An evening of interplay, interpretation and reinvention, featuring the music of Bill Evans. Phil Aaron: Piano Dan Carpel: Bass Jay Epstein: Drums The Phil Aaron Trio has been a mainstay in the Twin Cities jazz scene for over thirty years. Phil has recorded five CD’s and has performed with many national and international musicians, including Lee […]

With her voice students from around the world, her work with Bobby Mcferrin, Lori Dokken & the Girls, Rick Carlson , many special song presentations, Judi is a regular Crooners and Dakota performer.

Toby Ramaswamy, Robert Lehmann, DeCarlo Jackson, and Evan Slack will explore improvised soundscapes and construct songs, drawing on their collective experience in a wide range of musical styles. Expect a variety of electronic and acoustic moods. Toby Ramaswamy is a composer, drummer, and producer based in Minneapolis. He has been fortunate enough to work with […]

Multi-instrumentalist Nick Bhalla will perform two sets of improvised solo piano. Nick is highly active in the Minneapolis music scene, contributing to projects including Dusty Forever, Harlow, Neopolitan, Steady Range, and his trio Big Blue Moon. Nick’s newest album, Empire, is a suite of explorations for solo piano, with plenty of room for improvisation and […]

Step back to the LP era with a dynamic brother-sister duo, delivering timeless tunes adorned with seamless harmonies. Their sparkling arrangements, featuring upright bass, piano, and drums, create a musical journey that resonates with nostalgic charm, complete with songs of their childhood and more. Immerse yourself in the golden age of music in America from […]

A husband. A wife. An astonishing duo built on love, family, faith, culture and community. These are the things that power The Baylor Project featuring Jean Baylor and Marcus Baylor. This enticing collaboration is steeped in the heart and soul of jazz. As the children of pastors, Marcus’ and Jean's musical roots were planted deep […]

Trumpeter Adam Meckler and his quartet

Adam Meckler brings his soulful, passionate brand of modern instrumental and improvisatory jazz to Berlin with some of the top players on the scene. Expect to bop your head to the infectious grooves, marvel at the band's virtuosity, and leave the show humming Meckler's memorable melodies. Band members: Adam Meckler - Trumpet/Flugelhorn/Compositions Christopher Rochester - […]

Jazz Trombonist

DJ Blue Funk will be playing a mix of jazzy and soulful records he has collected from around the world. DJ Blue Funk is a vinyl DJ and co-host of the monthly rare groove party The Nitty Gritty in NE Minneapolis. His sets draw inspiration from his upbringing in northern Japan, where he fell in […]