Engocha is a newly formed multi-generational Ethiojazz trio featuring Los Angeles based Kibrom Birhane and Minneapolis based musicians bassist Yohannes Tona + drummer Abinnet Berhanu. This all-Ethiopian group brings together […]

Saxophone Trio

The Ella Grace MNTET unites some of the most talented young instrumentalists with ties to the Twin Cities to perform Ella’s original contemporary jazz compositions. Having performed at the Twin […]

Bring Your Horn!

Joe Pulice Salutes Buddy Rich is a high voltage, all-star fifteen-piece big band from the Twin Cities. This performance will highlight the music that Buddy Rich made famous throughout his illustrious […]

Glen Helgeson guitar Gary Schulte violin Steve Pikal Bass Jay Epstein drums

Renowned vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America. New York Times hails her “smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with […]

Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra is a brass band playing the music of Paul Fonfara. Think Duke Ellington in an episode of Twin Peaks, the Johnny Quest theme played by Tom […]

Don’t miss this “one – night only” appearance! Joining We3 on stage is drummer extraordinaire Sheila Earley! Together, this quartet will pay tribute to timeless tunes with new and familiar […]

Glen Helgeson guitar Gary Schulte violin Jim Chenoweth bass

The Clearwater Hot Club is dedicated to preserving the repertoire and instrumentation of the jazz manouche style. This was pioneered by Roma jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Many of the songs […]

Red Planet (Dean Magraw, Chris Bates, Jay Epstein) formed in 2003, plays innovative jazz sounds with a strong emphasis on creative interactivity. Now with the addition of brilliant pianist, Kavyesh […]