Vocalist and songwriter

Jack Schabert’s Blue Ox Trio performs A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi. Band Members: Jack Schabert - Drums Tyler Lustek - Piano Matt Peterson - Bass ⊹ Jack Schabert is a Twin Cities– and Denver-based musician, composer, and educator. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from St. Olaf College and is currently pursuing […]

Celebrate the season as the incomparable Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes the stage with Creole Christmas. This memorable performance will feature New Orleans classics as well as beloved holiday selections with a twist. Founded in 1963, the band takes its name from Preservation Hall, the humble but historic French Quarter music venue. There, Preservation Hall is […]

There’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at Dakota with Andrew Walesch and his eighteen-piece big band. Ring in the holidays with the songs of Bennett, Sinatra, Bublé, Basie, and more! Like a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a […]

Classic Holiday Pop, Jazz and Blues Embrace the holiday spirit with a beautiful, fun and intimate concert filled with the nostalgic sounds and memories of some of your favorite holiday/Christmas songs! “Christmas Memories with Deb Brown & Friends” includes a mix of popular traditional songs, modern favorites, and even a couple of Deb Brown originals, […]

On the cusp of his 30th birthday, pianist/composer Kavyesh Kaviraj will extend the table by inviting several of his musical compadres to sit in. Celebrate alongside some of the Twin Cities’ finest musicians—special guests galore. Drummer Ben Ehrlich and bassist Graydon Peterson will round out Kavy’s trio. ⊹ Kavyesh Kaviraj imbues his life and stories […]

All the fun of the holidays season presented with humor and joy. Untraditional songs that will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone. Join Doug Anderson with Lori Dokken on Piano, Nate Babbs on drums and Ben Kelly on bass. His special guests Gregg Peterson, Jen Maren and Dane Stauffer will also being lending holiday cheer. Doug Anderson has been […]

Join trumpeter Ella Grace and her band of musicians with ties to the Minnesota jazz scene for an evening of Ella’s original arrangements of classic holiday tunes! Backed by Tyler Lustek on piano, Adam Tucker on bass, and Jack Schabert on drums, Ella will help you get in the holiday spirit with all of your […]

There’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at Dakota with Andrew Walesch and his eighteen-piece big band. Ring in the holidays with the songs of Bennett, Sinatra, Bublé, Basie, and more! Like a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a […]

The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad […]

The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad […]

Renowned guitarist Tim Sparks will be joined by rising jazz guitar talent Ben Abrahamson. Tim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar repertoire since he won the National Fingerpicking Championship in 1993 with a groundbreaking arrangement of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Sparks continues to surprise, challenge, and thrill audiences with his diverse repertoire and stunning technique. […]

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 […]

Kai Sartin, Eli Brunelle, and Seth Ziemniak first connected while performing in MacPhail’s Fusion Ensemble under the direction of acclaimed instructors David Feily, Dr. Christopher Rochester, and Arthur “LA” Buckner. Through that experience, they built lasting musical chemistry that inspires their collaboration today. The trio will be performing two dynamic sets of classics, originals, and […]

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 […]

The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades, they have played with spirit and adventure and have made their own rules. Moreover, they do so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad […]

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 […]

Come Hear the Jonah Walt Quartet Live! Join us for an eclectic night of jazz music put on by the Jonah Walt Quartet! Throughout the night, the quartet will play some favorite compositions from jazz musicians across eras, as well as the debut of a four-movement suite for quartet written by Jonah Walt and Zach […]

This very special two-show evening is the highlight of Kavyesh Kaviraj’s December residency at Berlin. Kindred spirits Kavyesh Kaviraj and Omar Abdulkarim will be joined by legendary Atlanta-based drummer Terreon Gully, LA-based saxophonist Logan Richardson, bassist Ted Olsen, and drummer Kevin Washington in recording a live album, soon to be released into the world as […]

Minnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock. Here, they blend the freedom of jazz with  the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan Poling, founder of the new-wave group […]

Saxophonist Sarah Navratil, raised in Minneapolis and based in New York City, brings her trio to Berlin to perform original compositions and jazz standards. Band Members: Sarah Navratil - Saxophone Dan Carpel - Bass Emma Garau - Drums

Minnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock. Here, they blend the freedom of jazz with  the soul of pop and rock. They make it work through offbeat humor and sheer musicianship. The instrumentation is simple: John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/Semisonic fame on bass; Chan Poling, founder of the new-wave group […]

The Adam Harder Nussbaum Quintet plays music rooted in the hard bop tradition: warm, energetic, down to earth, and swinging. Band Members: Jake Baldwin - Trumpet Adam Harder Nussbaum - Drums TBA - Bass Joe Strachan - Piano Pete Whitman - Saxophone

The Adam Harder Nussbaum Quintet plays music rooted in the hard bop tradition: warm, energetic, down to earth, and swinging. Band Members: Adam Harder Nussbaum - Drums Jake Baldwin - Trumpet Dan Carpel - Bass Ryan Freitas - Saxophone Ted Godbout - Piano

Celebrated pianist Dale Alexander will perform solo piano tunes to ease you into the evening on New Year’s Eve. Growing up in Minneapolis, Dale Alexander's first band was a trio with Prince and André Cymone. He recorded with Prince on the 94 East Street CD project right before Prince signed his solo contract. He then […]

Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show at […]

Your ticket includes a selection of luxe, celebratory bites. Opt-in to preorder a bottle of bubbly to properly toast the occasion. Additional a la carte dinner & beverage menus will be available. Ernest Bisong, David Feily, and Greg Byers have spent years performing and honing their musicianship in separate spheres of the Minnesota music scene […]

Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show at […]

Saxophonist Henry Berberi and bassist Chet Carlson will play two sets of jazz standards in an intimate duo setting. Henry Berberi is a saxophonist and composer originally from Morris, MN, who is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in jazz saxophone at the Manhattan School of Music. Henry has studied under saxophone legends including George Garzone, […]

The Fuzzy Math nerds return for an evening of fabulous jazz.