This internationally recognized performer, composer, author and educator has gained critical acclaim as a soloist and has performed widely with jazz greats and led his own quartet. Bergonzi’s discography includes 60+ records, most notably, Standard Gonz of Blue Note Records and has been the recipient of three NEA grants.

Also available virtually on Crowdcast. Saturday, June 26 features the crooning sounds of singer Kurt Elling, two-time GRAMMY winner and proclaimed by The New York Times as “the standout male vocalist of our time.” Known for his poetic intuition and versatility in styles and genres, Elling has recorded with Branford Marsalis, Danilo Perez, Stefon Harris […]

The Jazz Piano Showcase Hosted by Jon Weber, Featuring Dale Alexander, Laura Caviani, Will Kjeer, Kavyesh Kaviraj

Some musical partnerships were just meant to be. Twin Cities vocalist Connie Evingson and New York-based pianist and honorary Twin Citian Jon Weber paired up during the 2012 Twin Cities Jazz Festival and on a Prairie Home Companion European cruise.

4-5:15pm -Jerry Bergonzi Quartet 6-7:30pm - JazzMN Orchestra featuring Ricky Peterson with special guest Bob Mintzer Also available virtually free on Crowdcast.

Free performance in Mears Park, St. Paul

The progressive jazz group Kenne Thomas' Lifeforce, led by Chicago drummer Kenne Thomas, carries on the sonic stylings of the Tony Williams Quintet,  Wayne Shorter and Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.  Swing, fusion and ballads provide a jazz moment to remember. Rich Manik - Alto, Tenor & Soprano Saxophones Jake Baldwin - Trumpet & Flugelhorn Dave […]

Free performance in Mears Park, St. Paul

"Taste and understatement. Swing and savoir-faire. Grace and grooves. Intimacy and panache. Singer Charmin Michelle delivers all of the above and more."   Minneapolis Star & Tribune Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Charmin moved to Minnesota while still a child and has called it home ever since. Though based in Minneapolis, she is no stranger to life […]

Free performance in Mears Park, St. Paul

Jay Young is one of the Twin Cities' 'first call' bassists. He is a freelance performer and educator involved in a vast array of projects, working with national and international artists. He has performed at the Guthrie Theater, Ordway Center, Illusion, and Penumbra Theatre. Jay has also been a featured performer at the Lincoln Center, […]

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