Virtuoso guitarist Joel Shapira leads this all-star ensemble featuring sublime vocalist Charmin Michelle, piano giant Larry McDonough, and saxophone colossus Pete Whitman. Musical selections from Billie Holiday, Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, Jobim, Gershwin and more. Expect a wonderful evening of formidable musicianship and superb vocal prowess. Joel Shapira: Guitar Charmin Michelle: Vocals Larry McDonough: Piano […]

FEATURING ARTISTS FROM: Twin Cities Hot Club, Parisota Hot Club, Mill City Hot Club, Hot Club Mania, Mississippi Hot Club, The Red Hot Django Peppers, Ryan Picone Quartet, & The Gentemen’s Anti – Temperance League The Twin Cities Djangofest is an event that is bringing together all the various legendary Django Reinhardt style musicians in […]

Peter Goggin is a saxophonist, educator, and composer from Minneapolis, Minnesota.  After earning his undergraduate degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Michigan in 2019, he returned to the Twin Cities to develop an active performing and teaching career. In addition to leading his own projects, he has had the pleasure of professionally sharing […]

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 three composers of very different Ethiopian and American influences to create a new sound in the Ethiojazz space. Engocha features original works by each member […]

Classic Parisian Jazz

Blend of Straight-Ahead Jazz, Brazilian, and Funky The WPK Trio presents an enticing mix of straight-ahead jazz and Brazilian stylings, as well as funky soul influences as they explore the Great American Songbook, as well as a few surprises. The trio (Mark Weisberg, Michael Pilhofer, Phil Kadidlo) will engage in spirited musical conversation with the […]

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 […]

Fusebox is a new progressive jazz fusion trio performing odd-metered originals. Among Fusebox’s influences are Frank Zappa, Medeski Martin & Wood, Spinal Tap, and The Big Lebowski.   featuring: Larry McDonough - keys Craig Matarrese - bass Eron Woods - drums   Video Snot Boogie https://youtu.be/Pd95isk_1Bk Performed at the Minnesota Original Music Festival

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 three composers of very different Ethiopian and American influences to create a new sound in the Ethiojazz space. Engocha features original works by each member […]

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 Cities Jazz Festival, Taste of Minnesota, and many other mainstay venues in the Twin Cities in previous years, the MNTET is excited to return for […]

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