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Named after a child's toy from the 1960s, jazz trio Happy Apple was formed in Minneapolis, MN, in 1996 by saxophonist Michael Lewis and drummer David King, with bassist Erik Fratzke joining soon after. Their clever and melodic small-combo improvisations have been termed "jazz punk," but Happy Apple has a grasp of the entire history […]
Featuring: Dave Brattain - saxophone Joe Mayo - saxophone Live Stream Option Available with Donation
Dave Hagedorn - Vibes Kevin Clements - Bass Phil Hey - Drums
K-TET brings the sound of New York/Chicago club jazz to the stage. Led by Chicago drummer, Kenne Thomas and featuring seasoned jazz musicians from around the country, cool swing, hard bop and sensuous ballads will captivate audiences. The brass and sax sound of modern jazz is the focus with tribute to the styles of classic […]
Atlantis Quartet 9:30pm Featuring: Zacc Harris - Guitar Chris Bates - Bass Brandon Wozniak - Saxophones Pete Hennig - Drums 8:00 Opening Set - Steve Kenny Trio
4pm South Side Kool Jazz Combo 5pm Salsa del Soul 6pm 651 Jazz 7pm Genesis Jazz Orchestra directed by Conrad Miska Music of Count Basie, Bob Mintzer, Clifford Brown, Louie Bellson, and others
The JazzMN Orchestra will return to Crooners on Sunday, August 29 at 7pm to present an entire set of women composers entitled “What Women Write.” The program will feature legends such as Mary Lou Williams, Melba Liston, and Toshiko Akiyoshi as well as newer works by composers such as Asuka Kakitani, Ayn Inserto, and Minnesota’s […]
Free performance
Smooth Jazz recording artist, Chicago drummer/composer Kenne Thomas brings his exciting jazz to the Icehouse Patio for a summer night of fun. Playing favorites from their album, WOODLAWN and other hits, the band brings their festive show outdoors.
Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses (louisprimajr.com) are bringing Prima music into the 21st century. Not content to sit on the legacy they so passionately protect, LPJ and the band are taking a page from his father’s playbook, by wailing Prima Swing.
