TWIN CITIES JAZZ FESTIVAL
For complete and up to date information on events, go to the festival website at https://www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com/schedule/. June 23 Pre-Festival Events may have a cover charge
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Calendar of Events
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Levi Schwartzberg Quartet with an opening set by the Patrick Adkins Quartet
Levi Schwartzberg Quartet with an opening set by the Patrick Adkins Quartet
8:00pm Patrick Adkins Quartet Patrick Adkins – Piano Ivan Cunningham – Saxophones Charlie Lincoln – Bass Tarek Abdelqader – Drums. Twin Cities based pianist and composer Patrick Adkins is joined by some of his most frequent musical collaborators. Featuring both an eclectic batch of covered music and original compositions, they will aim to probe the […]
$20
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Javier Santiago
Javier Santiago
In person & live stream Born and raised in Minneapolis, MN, Javier grew up being immersed in the close-knit community and rich legacy of musicians in the Twin Cities. His parents were important members of this community. Santiago started playing piano at the age of 5, and was classically trained until he discovered his love […]
$10
5 events,
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Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz Combo
Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz Combo
Debbie Briggs as described by a fan: “…Her voice sounds like whiskey poured over velvet, like honey in your tea” No doubt Debbie Briggs is on her way to becoming a mainstay in the Twin Cities jazz scene due to her dynamic voice that harkens back to a simpler time, when broken hearts and broken […]
$10
Harry Allen Trio Featuring Charmin Michelle
Harry Allen Trio Featuring Charmin Michelle
n 2020, Harry Allen was inducted into the Jazz Monsters Hall of Fame at SOKA University of America and was a top-three finalist for France's Acadamie du Jazz's Prix du Jazz Classiquehas. Harry has recorded over 70 CDs as a leader and many more as a sideman. He has performed at jazz festivals and clubs […]
$25 – $35
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Miguel Espinoza Fusion from Denver, with special guest Dave Hagedorn
Miguel Espinoza Fusion from Denver, with special guest Dave Hagedorn
Miguel Espinoza, guitar, Dianne Betkowski, cello, Randy Koepner, electric bass, Andy Skellenger, tabla and cajon. Combinations of flamenco, salsa, samba and other rhythms.
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Bird & Diz Legacy Quintet, Episode 2
Bird & Diz Legacy Quintet, Episode 2
In person & live stream The Bird &D iz Legacy Quintet explores the extraordinary compositions of the two great progenitors of Bebop, Charles Parker, Jr. and John Birks Gillespie. For our 2nd installment (Episode 2) in the quintet format that they established, we will be playing more tunes from their "canon" and having a blast! […]
$10
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Levi Schwartzberg Quartet with an opening set by the Patrick Adkins Quartet
Levi Schwartzberg Quartet with an opening set by the Patrick Adkins Quartet
8:00pm Patrick Adkins Quartet Patrick Adkins – Piano Ivan Cunningham – Saxophones Charlie Lincoln – Bass Tarek Abdelqader – Drums. Twin Cities based pianist and composer Patrick Adkins is joined by some of his most frequent musical collaborators. Featuring both an eclectic batch of covered music and original compositions, they will aim to probe the […]
$20
3 events,
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French 75 – Café Society: From Piaf To Coward
French 75 – Café Society: From Piaf To Coward
Featuring the soundtrack of the expatriate American artists in Europe between the World Wars and beyond. Celebrating jazz artists such as Sidney Bechet and Blossom Dearie, beloved French stars Edith Piaf and Charles Trenet, and the English contributions to the standard repertoire, exemplified by the works of Noel Coward. French 75, named for the cocktail, […]
$25 – $35
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1 event,
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Bastille Day with Cafe Accordion Orchestra
Bastille Day with Cafe Accordion Orchestra
The group complements the musettes with swing, ballads, cha chas, rumbas, and cumbias to create a wonderfully varied show. CAO is led by DAN NEWTON on accordion and vocals, with ERIC MOHRING on mandolin, violin and vocals, ERIK LILLESTOL on bass and vocals, and JOE STEINGER on percussion.
$25 – $35
4 events,
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The Freier Department
The Freier Department
In Person/Live Stream Available The Freier Department will be performing some of the songs from their recent album, "Dysfunktion", along with other funk, jazz, salsa, and rock songs in their book. Please join us for a musical adventure in all things funky! Featuring: Ethan Freier: composer, arranger and Trombone Rich Manik: Saxophones Adam Rossmiller: […]
$10
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Pat Mallinger Quartet with Kenny Horst
Pat Mallinger Quartet with Kenny Horst
Pat Mallinger was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and began playing the saxophone at 11 years of age. He received his Jazz Studies degree from North Texas State University on a “One O’clock Lab Band” Scholarship. He lived and performed in Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, and Japan, before establishing Chicago as his home […]
$15
5 events,
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DINNER JAZZ WITH HEYARLO IN THE COURTYARD
DINNER JAZZ WITH HEYARLO IN THE COURTYARD
DeCarlo Jackson and Richard Haneman met in 2015 and connected over their mutual interests involving music and art. With the addition of guitarist Evan Slack and bassist Megan Mahoney “HEYARLO” was formed. Using original compositions, HEYARLO elevates any setting into an intimate experience for each listener. With each members individual sound and musical approach elements of rock, funk and jazz can […]
$15
3 events,
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Red Hot Django Peppers with lessons from Uptown Swing Dance Company
Red Hot Django Peppers with lessons from Uptown Swing Dance Company
After a beginner-friendly lesson with the internationally renowned teachers from Uptown Swing, get ready to turn up the heat with The Red Hot Django Peppers as they burn up the Hot Club Swing style popularized by Django Reinhardt. Dinner and drink specials are available and predinning at our Uptown Lobby is always available or we […]
$10 – $70
2 events,
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MATTY HARRIS’S JAZZ MONDAYS IN JULY: WEEK #2
MATTY HARRIS’S JAZZ MONDAYS IN JULY: WEEK #2
Week #2 featuring: Set 1: Gold Minefield Zak Sally - Baritone Guitar Ben Durrant - Guitar JG Everest - Bass Ryan Lovan - Drums Matty Harris - Saxophones Zak Sally (LOW, The Hand) joins Ben Durrant, JG Everest and Ryan Lovan, (all three are members of Roma di Luna, The Grave Trio and sans le […]
$12 – $15
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Matty Harris’ Jazz Mondays in July Week #3
Matty Harris’ Jazz Mondays in July Week #3
*advance tickets available until 5pm day of show Week #3 featuring: Set 1 - Nick’s Cousins: Matty Harris - saxophones Eric Carranza - guitar Rocky Schulze - bass Chris Hepola - drums Set 2 - Current Physique: Chris Hepola - drums Albert Perez - guitar Josh Granowski - bass Mike Vasich - keyboard Anthony Afful […]
$12 – $15
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Matty Harris’ Jazz Mondays in July: Week 3
Matty Harris’ Jazz Mondays in July: Week 3
*advance tickets available until 5pm day of show Week #3 featuring: Set 1 - Nick’s Cousins: Matty Harris - saxophones Eric Carranza - guitar Rocky Schulze - bass Chris Hepola - drums Set 2 - Current Physique: Chris Hepola - drums Albert Perez - guitar Josh Granowski - bass Mike Vasich - keyboard Anthony Afful […]
$12 – $15
1 event,
4 events,
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra
In the history of Jazz music, there is only one bandleader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world, with members personally chosen by him, for over 30 years after his passing. Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie was and still is an American institution […]
$45 – $55
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra
In the history of Jazz music, there is only one bandleader that has the distinction of having his orchestra still performing sold out concerts all over the world, with members personally chosen by him, for over 30 years after his passing. Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie was and still is an American institution […]
$45 – $55
7 events,
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Courtyard Dinner With Stablemates
Courtyard Dinner With Stablemates
StableMates (Dale Alexander: piano, Gary Raynor: bass, & Jay Epstein: drums) have been musical comrades for several decades. Their repertoire is Jazz standards of the Great American Songbook and the classic post-bop material of progressive piano trio. The group was initially formed out of their musical connections with Brazilian pianist Manfredo Fest, with whom Raynor […]
$15
7 events,
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Celebration of Life Concert for Tommy O’Donnell
Celebration of Life Concert for Tommy O’Donnell
Taylor Taylor studied under Jack Oatts and Manhattan School of Music's Garry Dial. In 2001, he relocated from Des Moines to Minneapolis where he has become one of Minnesota's most sought after jazz pianists. Taylor has performed with jazz notables such as Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, Lew Tabackin, David "Fathead" Newman, Steve Turre, Wycliffe Gordon, […]
$25 – $35
4 events,
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BRUNCH W/ ZACC HARRIS’ AMERICAN REVERIE
BRUNCH W/ ZACC HARRIS’ AMERICAN REVERIE
Featuring: Zacc Harris (guitar), Matt Peterson (bass) & Lars-Erik Larson (drums) Inspired by a 2015 trip to his former home near the Shenandoah Mountains in Virginia, Twin Cities guitarist Zacc Harris decided to connect with his Americana roots, taking simple, well-known songs from the American folk tradition and reimagining them with a contemporary jazz sensibility […]
$15
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Minnesota Dime Series Feat. Michelle Kinney
Minnesota Dime Series Feat. Michelle Kinney
Noon-1:00: Julian Manzara (freeform guitar) 1:30-2:30: Mike Wolter (guitar), Kameron Markworth (bass), Chris Hepola (drums). 3:00-4:00: Special guest artist Michelle Kinney (cello) with Brandon Wozniak (sax)and Joe Strachan (keys and electronics). About the Minnesota Dime Series The musicians are all paid through grant funding for this series, and any concert proceeds benefit a chosen local […]
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JEREMY CUNNINGHAM / DUSTIN LAURENZI / PAUL BRYAN + A MIKE LEWIS MUSIC BAND
JEREMY CUNNINGHAM / DUSTIN LAURENZI / PAUL BRYAN + A MIKE LEWIS MUSIC BAND
Jeremy Cunningham / Dustin Laurenzi / Paul Bryan Drummer Jeremy Cunningham and saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi have been near-inseparable collaborators for years, working in countless groups together across Chicago’s vibrant jazz community. Their new album A Better Ghost finds them in collaboration with Los Angeles-based bassist/producer Paul Bryan, and is the product of phone-recorded improvisations and […]
$12 – $15
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Maud Hixson and Dean Magraw – The Moon Belongs to Everyone: Celestial Songs
Maud Hixson and Dean Magraw – The Moon Belongs to Everyone: Celestial Songs
Hailed as “gently virtuosic” (All About Jazz), Maud Hixson is a devoted exponent of great songs, ranging from the classic Great American Songbook to the often unsung or forgotten compositions awaiting rediscovery. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Maud is the co-founder of the continental jazz sextet French 75 with clarinetist Tony Balluff. She made her […]
$20 – $30
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Courtyard Dinner Jazz w/The Riffin’ Trio
Courtyard Dinner Jazz w/The Riffin’ Trio
The Riffin’ Trio plays standards and midcentury pop with light-hearted originals nestled somewhere between. The group features Nelson Devereaux on saxophone, Ted Olsen on upright bass, and Jacob Hanson on electric guitar. Members of The Riffin’ Trio have performed and recorded with Bon Iver, The Cactus Blossoms, Paul Cherry, Champagne Confetti (Aby Wolf), Craig Finn, […]
$15
3 events,
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Bruch with Harris/Keen/Power
Bruch with Harris/Keen/Power
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 released its second album, Small Wonders. […]
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Minnesota Dime Series Feat. Michelle Kinney
Minnesota Dime Series Feat. Michelle Kinney
Noon-1:00: Nelle Anderson 1:30-3:30: Collaborative quartet featuring Michelle Kinney, Mike Wolter, Kameron Markworth, and Chris Hepola. This group will reinvent originals written by both Michelle and Mike. About the Minnesota Dime Series The musicians are all paid through grant funding for this series, and any concert proceeds benefit a chosen local nonprofit. This month, […]
