Drummer Emma Garau, bassist Chris Bates, and pianist Bryan Nichols (BCE Trio) collaborate for an evening of improvisation, original music, and reimagined jazz standards. Chris Bates is an accomplished bassist recognized for his remarkable contributions to the world of jazz. Bates is a key member of the Atlantis Quartet, where his dynamic and inventive bass […]

RED PLANET, the Twin Cities premiere power jazz trio, continues a brilliant residency in Fingal’s Cave @ MetroNOME Brewery, first Tuesday of every month. Come hear this brilliant trio for FREE in the most exciting room for live jazz! Dean Magraw- Guitar Chris Bates – Bass Jay Epstein – Drums

The Bill Simenson Orchestra is a 17 piece big band (5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums). Since June of 2012 the band has performed the first Tuesday of every month at Jazz Central Studios.

Saxophonist Bryan Murray and bassist Adam Linz welcome one of Philadelphia's top jazz drummers, Dan Monaghan, to the Twin Cities to perform all-new repetoire as they prepare for an upcoming studio date. Adam Linz is a well-known bass player in the Twin Cities jazz scene. He co-leads the internationally award-winning group Fat Kid Wednesdays with […]

Join Jackson Peters, Owen Brady, and Alden Ikeda for a night of improvisation and exploration. The trio will keep things fresh with an idiosyncratic and often surprising program heightened by the group’s cohesion and comradery.

Guitarist Mike Wolter, saxophonist Joan Hutton, and bassist Dan Carpel will perform two sets of dinner jazz.  

No cover–light fare available from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Full-menu available until 8:30pm. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS Arne Fogel: Vocals Rick Carlson: Piano Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of seasoned singers and piano players. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and […]

German saxophonist Tobias Meinhart brings his DownBeat-lauded modern jazz to Berlin. Joining Meinhart will be the New York–based players Matt Penman on bass, Julian Shore on piano, and JK Kim on drums.

QUARTETO CARIOCA plays a range of songs from the contemporary Brazilian repertsamba jazz, Brazilian popular music, and other traditional genres with a contemporary influence.  With vocals sung in Portuguese and a piano trio plus Brazilian percussion and flute/tenor sax/harmonica, we bring lesser-known songs and arrangements from great composers of Brazil such as João Donato, Edu […]

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Mary Petrich, Ted Olsen, and Toivo Hannigan playing creative music. They will feature the compositions of Paul Motian, Bennie Maupin, Marianne Trudel, Renee Rosnes, and others. Saxophonist Mary Petrich enjoys a vibrant career as performer and teacher. Her deep love for creativity and improvisation has led her to explore traditional […]

ThoughtCast is bassist and composer Graydon Peterson, trumpeter Jake Baldwin, pianist Joe Strachan, and drummer Ben Ehrlich. They combine infectious, sophisticated grooves combined with lyrical, encircling melodies and spirited improvisation. The group formed in 2017 and has been performing in the Twin Cities and the surrounding region ever since.