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Late Night Lounge: Radio Pocho (Miguel Vargas & Terrell LaMarr)
Berlin 204 North First Street, MinneapolisMiguel Vargas and Terrell LaMarr, hosts of the KFAI radio show Radio Pocho, will prepare a special mix for their set at Berlin. They will showcase some of their many musical influences, which include cumbia, jazz, samba, and funk.
Jazz Guitar with Chris Olson
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, MinneapolisJoin Chris Olson, a highly respected jazz guitarist and educator, for a masterclass exploring the techniques and concepts of jazz guitar playing. Whether you’re looking to refine your comping, improve your improvisation, or develop a more authentic jazz sound, this session will provide practical tools to enhance your playing. Learn More This masterclass is open to […]
$50
Jazz Appreciation Month
Hook & Ladder 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis“This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund, Twin Cities Musicians Union, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today.” Cedar Avenue Big Band: “This 16 piece band boosts having been on-going for the […]
Free
Jazz and Java with the Cafe Accordion Orchestra
Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, MinneapolisThe Cafe Accordion Orchestra, CAO, presents Jazz and Java, an afternoon of Parisian musette and swing. Enjoy accordion-fueled swing waltzes, passionate French ballads and jumpy jazz with fiddle and guitar. Dan Newton: Accordion, Vocals Eric Mohring: Fiddle, Mandolin, Vocal Mike Cramer: Guitar Erik Lillestol: Bass Joe Steinger: Percussion CAO has been delighting audiences and dancers alike […]
$37.89 – $49.05
Jam Session: Calvin Caron
Volstead's Emporium 711 W Lake St, Minneapolis“SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE
MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. PaulWhat is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
GREAT GUITARS: BIRELI LAGRENE, MARTIN TAYLOR & ULF WAKENIUS
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisGuitar virtuosos Bireli Lagrene, Martin Taylor and Ulf Wakenius create musical magic with one night, three award-winning guitarists, eighteen strings. Taylor’s award-winning virtuosic finger style combines with Lagrene’s jaw-dropping technique and Wakenius’ incredible musical versatility. Thus, the concert features solo, duet, and trio performances by these acknowledged masters of fingerstyle, jazz and hot-club guitar.
Free – $244.75
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Angelina's Kitchen 2170 Eagle Creek Lane, WoodburyMinneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
Free
Early Evening Jazz: BluLuna (Trio)
Berlin 204 North First Street, MinneapolisBluLuna was formed by four veteran musicians out of their love for myriad genres of the jazz idiom without restraining themselves to one specific branch of the music. By focusing on familiar melodic compositions, this bias-free approach has allowed them to concentrate on playing very fresh and sparkling ideas honoring the wide range of America's […]
Early Evening Jazz: BluLuna (Trio)
Berlin 204 North First Street, MinneapolisBluLuna was formed by four veteran musicians out of their love for myriad genres of the jazz idiom without restraining themselves to one specific branch of the music. By focusing on familiar melodic compositions, this bias-free approach has allowed them to concentrate on playing very fresh and sparkling ideas honoring the wide range of America's […]
TRAVIS ANDERSON TRIO
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisWith energy and chops to burn, The Travis Anderson Trio brings fresh interpretations to standards and more – from Chopin to Mario Bros – they swing like there’s no tomorrow while saluting the great trios of yesterday.
Free – $116.75
