DINNER JAZZ WITH ZACC HARRIS TRIO Zacc Harris has gained a reputation as one of the area's top guitarists, being named 2017 Twin Cities Best Jazz Artist by the City Pages. He performs in a host of creative projects including Atlantis Quartet, winner of the 2015 McKnight Fellowship and the Zacc Harris Group who recently […]

This Saturday on "Saturday Night Jazz at KJ's Hideaway" we are presenting a double header with an opening set by a fantastic young band called the Blue Ox Quintet including rising star saxophonist and activist Jerome Treadwell, and then the very popular 'Tribute to John Coltrane' show, which is a special very high energy and […]

In Person and Live Stream Jeffrey studied Jazz performance at Temple university for 2 years studying with faculty like Bruce Barth, Mike Boone, and Tim Warfield. Featuring: Graydon Peterson on Bass Ben Ehrlich on Drums Peter Goggin on Sax Jeffrey Merrill on Keys

I am excited to bring Peter Vircks back to JCS, following February’ssold-out sets at Paisley Park with his group, Midnight Love. Chattingon his success and pandemic-adjusted creative process, we gatheredstandards that represent his current mood as improviser and balladeer.Check the tunes, check the voices of Chris Smith and Will Kjeer, andcheck the JCS return of […]

Live dinner music with trio: Chris Olson (guitar) + Graydon Peterson (bass) + Pete Hennig (drums) Guitarist, Chris Olson, is a freelance musician in the Twin Cities, performing varied styles of music with ensembles of all sizes. As a member of the JazzMN Orchestra, Chris has had an opportunity to perform with such artists as […]

Chris Bates' Good Vibes trio was formed as an outlet for creative exploration and joyful expression. Bassist Chris Batescollaborates with a number of people, but with vibraphonist Dave Hagedorn and drummer Phil Hey there seemed to be an unbridled, happy and kinetic energy blossoming from every note and song. The Good Vibes trio has one […]

Fat Kid Wednesdays: Michael Lewis – Saxophones Adam Linz – Bass JT Bates – Drum A remarkable jazz trio from Minneapolis whos members have been playing music together since high school, and have been performing under this name for almost 3 decades. The saxophonist, Michael Lewis, the bassist, Adam Linz, and the drummer, JT Bates, […]

Tanner Taylor studied under Jack Oatts and Manhattan School of Music’s Garry Dial. Taylor is currently a sought-after pianist on the  Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Kansas City scenes. Taylor has performed with jazz notables such as Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, Lew Tabackin, David “Fathead” Newman, Steve Turre, Wycliffe Gordon, Wes “Warm Daddy” Anderson, Dick Oatts, […]

This sweet trio features: Twin City guitar legend Tim Sparks // Bassist, Gary Raynor, veteran of the Sammy David Orchestra and the Prairie Home Companion // Jazz luminary Jay Epstein laying down the groove on drums

In Person and Live Streaming Featuring: Peter Goggin - alto saxophone Alden Akeda - drums Chris Bates - bass Desmond Teague - tenor saxophone

Dynamic, tenacious, and highly inventive, pianist and composer Will Kjeer has defined himself as an artist to watch, both literally and figuratively. Having cut his teeth in Los Angeles as well as his hometown of Minneapolis, MN, Will has been widely regarded in each city as a firebrand, a first-call, and a must-hear. Refracted through […]

The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble is the premier concert jazz ensemble at Gustavus Adolphus College. Formerly known as the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band and Gustavus Stage Band, the Gustavus Jazz Ensemble was founded in 1970 by Dr. Mark Lammers. The ensemble is comprised of students majoring in a diverse array of academic disciplines. The ensemble, affectionately […]