Ahmed Abdulkarim has been performing music his entire life. He began on the piano, then moved to the bugle to the trombone before finally settling on the trumpet in 1956. […]

Michael O'Brien holds a B.A from the University of Minnesota with a major in the Spanish language. He studied bass under Anthony Cox, and West African and Haitian percussion under […]

A Clever Musical Portmanteau

The Ari Nahum Trio will perform innovative interpretations of popular songs, originals, and classic jazz standards. Pianist Ari Nahum has been collaborating with bassist Jim Pacala for the past 16 […]

This two-set show will feature the formidable quartet of Ahndenet bandleader Abinnet Berhanu, new-to-town multi-instrumentalist Ryan Freitas, in-demand bassist Dan Carpel, and veteran pianist Joe Strachan. Virginia transplant Abinnet Berhanu […]

Luca Cavalletti is an up and coming saxophonist based in the twin cities that takes heavy inspiration from Cannonball Adderely  and Patrick Bartley. This combo composed of other talented youth […]

NYC Bassist

Jazz Manouche, Django Reinhardt and New Jazz This performance will showcase connections of the guitar style developed by the legendary guitarists, Django Reinhardt and his descendants. Ryan Picone: Lead Guitar […]

Ted Olsen’s newest project focuses on rhythmic intensity and collective spontaneity while interpreting the Great American Songbook and jazz standards. He will share this project with Berlin’s audience for the […]

Bring Your Horn

Vie Boheme has been performing in the Guthrie Theater’s production of Cabaret this summer for six days a week. On Aug. 11, she will share her own music and choreography […]

Sophia Shorai, a contemporary jazz vocalist and singer/songwriter, is a mainstay on the Twin Cities music scene. Born in Bindura, Zimbabwe (hence, her middle name Shorai), she began classical piano […]