Join three iconic Minnesota jazz performers as they share some of their favorite hard-swinging jazz standards, American Songbook hits, and a holiday classic or two. Will Kjeer: Piano Kenny Horst: Drums Billy Peterson: Bass No more legendary a rhythm section exists in the midwest than that of Kenny Horst and Billy Peterson, having played with Lee […]

Join three iconic Minnesota jazz performers as they share some of their favorite hard-swinging jazz standards, American Songbook hits, and a holiday classic or two. Will Kjeer: Piano Kenny Horst: Drums Billy Peterson: Bass No more legendary a rhythm section exists in the midwest than that of Kenny Horst and Billy Peterson, having played with Lee […]

Charmin Michelle and Geoff Jones invite you to enjoy an evening of Holiday songs and more. "Favorite Things and Songs" from the Great American Songboook. Charmin Michelle: Host, Vocals Geoff Jones: Guest Vocals +a Swingin' Band! Charmin Michelle's conversational style recalls the late Billie Holiday and other legendary ladies of jazz. And yet, her music […]

Join RetroFizz for an evening of groovy Elevator Pop (think Mancini, Bacharach, Bossa Nova, etc.) as well as some hip holiday deep cuts. Order up a Hot Toddy and enjoy a show created specifically for the week when holiday vinyl mingles with the rest of your LP collection. Ariel Donahue: Vocals Jimmy Kennedy: Keys, Vocals […]

Legendary jazz vocalist Carmen McRae’s famous tribute recording of all Thelonious Monk tunes is brought to life by local chanteuse extraordinaire Charmin Michelle. Joining her are two acclaimed Twin Cities veterans: Joel Shapira guitar, and Larry McDonough piano. Shapira and McDonough open the show with selections from their Bill Evans/Jim Hall tribute “Intermodulating Undercurrents”. Charmin […]

Dean Magraw and Suwal Singh bring their music to the Dunsmore Jazz Room! This fortuitous collaboration presents a fresh expression of the dramatically playful interplay between strings & percussion - featuring the sonic cornucopia of tabla weaving into the colorful vibrations of guitar - melodies, grooves, laughter, tears, heart - hear it, heal it. Dean […]

Press Start and step into a world where jazz meets joystick. This electrifying trio transforms iconic video-game themes into rich, swinging arrangements—blending nostalgia, improvisation, and pure groove. From 8-bit classics to modern epics, each tune gets leveled up with lush harmonies, daring solos, and that unmistakable jazz feel. Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or a […]

The Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra brings together world-class musicianship and cinematic big-band power under the direction of celebrated composer, arranger and pianist Adi Yeshaya, whose credits span Prince, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Burt Bacharach and more. Known for his imaginative orchestrations and bold harmonic style, Yeshaya’s work bridges jazz tradition and modern sophistication […]

Slip into the glow of Blue Nights, with an intimate evening of jazz and blues with the Amy Manette Band. Featuring the sounds of Etta James, Diana Krall, Norah Jones, and more. This show captures the magic of winter evenings: cool, elegant, and full of soul. Amy Manette: Lead Vocals Andrew McNamara: Keyboards Brad Holmberg: […]

An evening of music by Antonio Carlos Jobim and other legends of Bossa Nova and Brazilian Jazz genre. Natania Kamin: Vocal Pavel Jany: Guitar John Croarkin: Sax, Flute, Harmonica Ted Godbout: Piano Matt Senjem: Bass Josue Alfaro: Drums, Vocal Natania Kamin is a charismatic vocalist, songwriter and dancer who is passionate about sharing the music of […]

Cellist Jacqueline Ultan and guitarist Pavel Jany blend together elements of jazz, classical music and a variety of international music styles. Their repertoire includes some original material combined with works from Astor Piazzolla and Joaquín Rodrigo to Chick Corea, Jaco Pastorius, Django Reinhardt and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Jacqueline Ultan: Cello Pavel Jany: Guitar Jacqueline Ultan is […]