An Evening of Sarah Vaughan Songs Bringing her love of Sarah back to the stage, Aja embodies the spirit of Sarah, Sassy and Divine all in one night! The Divine one. Ms. Sassy Sarah Vaughan. One of the defining voices of Jazz, Sarah Vaughan performed for almost 50 years, winning awards and accolades and working […]

Southside Aces are celebrating twenty years of performing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. From the early New Orleans of Jelly Roll Morton to the world-changing joys of Louis Armstrong. The barrel house sounds of Preservation Hall to the Crescent City rhythms of rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino. Treat yourself to […]

An album release event for saxophonist-composer Nelson Devereuax's new disc "three lights in the dark". Headtriiip will open.

Guitarist Kenny Reichert, pianist Bryan Nichols, and bassist Graydon Peterson will play two sets of dinner jazz. Recognized by DownBeat magazine as "a distinctive player and composer," Kenny Reichert has established himself as a compelling guitarist with an expressive, refined approach to his instrument. Blending lyricism with harmonic sophistication, he crafts music that is both adventurous […]

Hot Club Jazz Music is medicine, and Connie Evingson’ s "Jazz Rx for Body & Soul” aims to deliver a healthy dose. For this installment, Connie welcomes longtime collaborators Patty & the Buttons for a night of hot club swing that’ll lift your spirit and soothe your soul. Sounds like what the Dr. ordered! Connie […]

Drummer Kevin Washington and his septet RA Spirit

One of the Twin Cities’ most versatile musicians, drummer Kevin Washington makes jazz for the future. He often incorporates other genres, from Afro-Latin music to hip-hop and R&B beats. The son of saxophonist Donald Washington and singer Faye Washington, Kevin grew up in Detroit immersed in learning music and listening to the jazz greats who […]

An evening of music with Nils Westdal featuring Kavyesh Kaviraj.