The Phil Hey Trio Phil Hey on Drums Tom Lewis on Bass Chris Lomheim on Piano

Chris Bates, Nathan Hanson and Davu Seru present an evening of improvised investigation into the current state of things. Music to remind us that we are not alone. Join us for an evening of duos and solos and this trio of longtime collaborators. Chris Bates is a bassist of formidable talent. Having worked professionally for 25 […]

Dakota Andersen is a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and educator based in Minneapolis. A newcomer to the Twin Cities, he is quickly becoming established in the jazz scene with performances at Crooners Supper Club, the Hook and Ladder, Volstead’s Emporium, and Resource. Before his move to Minnesota, Andersen graduated from the University of North Texas with […]

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. Trumpet jazz is where he truly found his voice. Ahmed studied under Manny Laureano of the Minnesota Symphony and has performed at legendary venues including […]

Jake Baldwin is a trumpet player based in Minneapolis, MN. His stylistic versatility has made him one of the busiest freelance trumpet players in the Midwest. You can hear him with groups ranging from the iconic Four Freshmen to the Minnesota Orchestra. In 2023 Jake won a grammy for his contributions to the videogame “Assassin’s […]

Jam E.Z. takes Groovement on the road with DESTINATION: Berlin! Opening with a smooth ‘70s R&B groove, his set will expand into eclectic sounds ranging from classic vocalists to acid jazz, Brazilectro, chill house, and contemporary artists. Dinah Washington, Bebel Gilberto, Brand New Heavies, Tank & the Bangas, and Robert Glasper may be heard. Vinyl […]

Pianist Abebi Stafford and guitarist Ian Duerr will perform two sets of Abebi's originals and jazz standards. Ian Duerr is a jazz guitarist with a deeply expressive style. He is currently based in St. Paul, MN. A 2004 graduate of Cardinal Stritch University with a BFA in jazz performance, he spent five years honing his craft aboard […]

The Gypsy Mania “Hot Club” Quartet, performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as Gypsy Jazz, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. Originating in Paris in the early 1930s, the ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories of the swing jazz era, with a unique French twist. Performing together for over […]

Trumpeter Omar Abdulkarim, pianist Dale Alexander, bassist Dan Carpel, drummer Joe Mason III, and saxophonist Laeton Olaleye will perform an exciting two-set tribute to Cannonball and Nat Adderley: brothers who changed the world of jazz. This excellent Twin Cities–based band will embody the same soulful, innovative, and engaging spirit that the Adderley brothers brought to […]

The trio featuring Everett Needleman (drums), Cody Steinmann (guitar), and Calvin Caron (bass) are blending jazz standards with original compositions, and mixing tradition and innovation. Steinmann’s expressive guitar work combined with Caron’s steady bass provides a rich foundation for Needleman’s drumming, creating a seamless and exciting musical experience for audiences familiar to the genre as […]

John Hébert, Mike Lewis, JT Bates