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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 […]
"From the moment they step on stage, The Four Freshmen will get your heart pounding and your feet moving. With pure energy and great songs from the past and the present, the Freshmen deliver a world of music that will send some listeners back to the bygone era of their youth, while introducing others to […]
This night we carry on the Artists Quarter tradition of B3 Organ Night with Pierre Lewis. St.Paul native Pierre Lewis has been keyboardist for the Commodores for the past 12 years. He spent his formative years as twin cities organ legend Bobby Lyles’ sub and regular organist for another Twin Cities saxophone legend Morris Wilson.
Ethan Iverson will be celebrating the release of his Blue Note debut, Every Note is True. The album finds Iverson looking back at, and expanding upon, his own musical history as he revisits the pop/rock influenced jazz style of The Bad Plus, the influential trio that Iverson co-founded in 2000. Since leaving The Bad Plus in late 2017, […]
Stacey Kent is a jazz singer in the mold of the greats, with a legion of fans worldwide, a host of honors and awards, and a singular place among the elite vocalists of today. A comparative literature graduate who is fluent in French, Italian, Portuguese, and German as well as English, Kent understands the unique power […]
Saturated by the influences of the New Orleans music scene, The Snowman Band combines deep pocket grooves from funk, zydeco, reggae, and rock while infusing fiery passionate improv and real melodic songwriting. The bands mission is to make every show a joyful experience for the listeners and get their bottom ends shaking!
Formed in 2001, Parisota Hot Club was the first, and is the longest-running, Hot Club style ensemble in Minnesota. Led by guitar master Robb Henry, Parisota faithfully explores and celebrates the pioneering music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Parisota Hot Club is Robb Henry, guitar; Jim Plattes, violin; Matt Senjem, bass.
In Person and Live Stream The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Dave Stamps, 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 recently celebrated its 50th year of excellence. Founded in 1970 by Dr. Mark Lammers, the […]
In Person and Live Stream Alto saxophonist Henry Berberi lives in Morris, Minnesota and has studied with Jonathan Campbell, Matthew Patnode, Edmar Colón, and currently, George Garzone. Henry was a member of the 2021 Berklee Jazz Workshop under the direction of Terri Lyne Carrington and Edmar Colón and was awarded Honorable Mention in Jazz by […]
