Five-time Juno Award winner, and three-time Grammy nominee, Jane Bunnett has turned her bands and recordings into showcases for the finest musical talent from Canada, the US and Cuba. With Maqueque, Bunnett has created something new and phenomenal in the world of jazz. What started out five years ago as a project to record and […]

This collective of local and international musicians was founded by the Twin Cities based guitarist and composer Pavel Jany. Pavel's diversity and eclecticism in his guitar playing and composing has no boundaries, and his long musical journey encompasses many various styles. In addition to the original material, his group's repertoire includes works by Chick Corea, […]

Since moving to the Twin Cities in 2013, Jake Baldwin has been one of the busiest freelance trumpeters around. If you've been to a show with a trumpet in the last 8 years, there is a good chance you've heard him. Working with a multitude of artists in every genre from folk bands to the Minnesota Orchestra, Baldwin […]

Jenny Klukken is a Minneapolis-based marimbist and a genre-blending composer. Her latest album "Color in Motion" showcases her virtuosity on the marimba and her Latin and jazz infused compositions. Jenny commands the stage with her stunning 5 octave marimba, bringing it to new audiences who are left wanting more. Jenny Klukken is joined by: Chris […]

Miss Myra and The Moonshiners are a formidable 5-piece swing band bringing a fresh female-driven perspective to traditional New Orleans and hot club jazz, playing a broad repertoire of classic tunes from the ‘20s and ‘30s and inspired originals. With powerful vocals, a smoking horn section, and sweet rhythm, they are guaranteed to lift spirits […]

Feat: Lori Dokken, Patty Peterson, Judi Vinar and Rachel Holder. We hope that you will join us for an evening celebrating some of the greatest women singers and songwriters ever! With Lori Dokken at the piano, these Twin Cities’ vocalists will turn the Dakota stage into a celebration of some of the matriarchs of music. Sit […]

"A precociously polished … pop-jazz crooner.” - New York Times

Ben is heavily influenced by the music of Brian Blade, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Wayne Shorter and John Coltrane, as well as Minnesota natives Dave King (The Bad Plus), and Eric Gravatt (Weather Report). He has gained extensive performance experience with a wide variety of artists, such as national act Ian Kimmel and the Heard, […]

Hailed as “gently virtuosic” (All About Jazz), singer Maud Hixson is a devoted exponent of great songs, ranging from the classic Great American Songbook to the often unsung or forgotten compositions awaiting rediscovery.

Wayne grew up in a very musical family and has dedicated his entire life to developing his craft for entertainment and his love for making music. Wayne is a working musician who can be found regularly fronting his Jazz Ensemble as a lead vocalist as well as a singing drummer and guitarist with various ensembles. […]

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9:30pm Larry McDonough Quartet Dean White - Drums, Larry McDonough - Piano, Greg Stinson - Bass, Richard Terrill - Saxophones 8:00pm Opening Set - Loud Mouth Brass lineup - TBA

Rio Nido emerged from the heady days of the 1970s Minneapolis West Bank music scene as an iconic vocal jazz trio that redefined the genre.

Since the 1970s, jazz fusion giants Spyro Gyra have released more than 30 albums, sold over 10 million records (one platinum and two gold), and performed over 5,000 shows on five continents. The recipe for this longevity can be found in their music which combines R&B, pop, Caribbean music and jazz—all while emphasizing their signature […]