What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]

Led by chief detonators Doug Haining, sax, and Scott Agster, trombone, the Explosion Big Band draws from the area’s finest musicians. The EXPLOSION is ready to detonate with the classic sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more modern sounds of Thad Jones, Clare Fischer, Pat Metheny & others.

The Shaun Johnson Trio turns originality on its head with gospel, country and traditional pop rooted in a big band sensibility. These three are not famous yet. And this is not a tribute group. But you can expect them to honor an eclectic mix of Sinatra, Bruno Mars, Johnny Cash, Bobby Darin and others in […]

Freedom to Listen is a group dedicated to the crucial art of listening and being in the moment. Bassist Peter Brendler, drummer Mark Ferber, and saxophonist Jon Irabagon will play an exciting mix of originals and jazz standards. Bassist Peter Brendler has performed at world-famous venues in New York and throughout the country, including the […]

Rope Ladder is saxophonist Nathan Hanson's string group, featuring Erik Fratzke (bass), Josh Granowski (bass), and Laura Harada (violin). They play Nathan's compositions in an expansive, improvised style that is equal parts familiar and unexpected, drawing from folk, classical, and jazz sources. Saxophonist and composer Nathan Hanson makes music that invites listeners to stand outside […]

Rope Ladder is saxophonist Nathan Hanson's string group, featuring Erik Fratzke (bass), Josh Granowski (bass), and Laura Harada (violin). They play Nathan's compositions in an expansive, improvised style that is equal parts familiar and unexpected, drawing from folk, classical, and jazz sources. Saxophonist and composer Nathan Hanson makes music that invites listeners to stand outside […]

In addition to new original material, Global Jazz Collegium’s repertoire includes works by Chick Corea, Weather Report, Billy Cobham, Pat Metheny and other legends of jazz/fusion. The group has released two albums of mostly original material. Website: https://globaljazzcollegium.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/Te1M0Kr-T4k?si=3VdL1WmRaZ93P1jD Musicians: Pavel Jany – guitars John Croarkin – sax/flute/harmonica Ted Godbout – piano/keyboards Dan Weston – bass Josue […]

A great, hard-swinging pianist, who had a long running trio with Gordy Johnson and Phil Hey

Authentic rollicking 1920's Burlesque

Thomas Tacheny—a U.S. Navy band musician of the Dick Renna Orchestra in St. Louis, MO, during the 1970s and a member of the regionally accomplished Jim McGuire Trio from Mankato, MN—has been a supporting musician of Charlie Byrd and others for more than 30 years. Tonight, he is supporting his grandchildren in playing jazz standards. […]

Our very own Jack Schabert is putting together a mini-residency at MetroNOME. Three wonderful opportunities to see this young drummer perform with some of the best musicians in the Twin Cities. W/Chris Bates+Patrick Adknis

This excellent jazz ensemble—featuring Solomon Parham on trumpet, Ryan Freitas on sax, Cody Steinmann on guitar, Brian Ziemniak on piano, Ted Olsen on bass, and Kevin Washington on drums—will perform originals by each member. Trumpet player Solomon J. Parham is a native of the Motor City itself: Detroit, MI. Solomon began his musical education in […]

Saint Paul native Pierre Lewis spent his formative years filling in for twin cites organ legend Bobby Lyles. He has been keyboardist for R&B legends the Commodores for the past 12 years. He will be exploring his roots as one of the area's most experienced masters of the Hammond B3 organ, channeling everyone from Jimmy […]

Great New Orleans Style Jazz! The Selby Avenue Brass Band and incomparable Thomasina Petrus on vocals have benn performing together for over 10 years at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Selby Jazz Festival, Vintage Brass Band Festival, Crooner's, Rondo Community Music Series, and multiple local and regional venues. It has been said that "Thomasina Petrus […]

A clever musical portmanteau

Ousmon Dubwise (bass/vocals) and Jamill Shaw (tenor saxophone) of Milwaukee’s Jazz Flux bring their tunes to the Twin Cities. Jazz Flux is a group of several of Milwaukee's most active jazz musicians. A love of jazz has driven this group to cocreate and maintain one of America’s great musical traditions. The group derives its unique […]

Marvelous Presents: "Art Of The Duo" The power of two humans communicating through music is an ancient one. Two twin cities staples (Marvelous & Jovon Williams) best known for their work with full bands are stripping away the pageantry and volume to present a truly honest message of love and patience. The improvisational spirit of […]

Saxophonist Steve Cole is one of the most celebrated players in contemporary jazz. The Chicago native exploded onto the scene with 1998’s Stay Awhile, which fellow Chicagoan Brian Culbertson produced. The disc scored multiple Number One hits and earned Cole the Oasis Smooth Jazz Award for best new artist. Cole's latest, 2023's Without a Doubt landed four singles on the […]

Pianist Michael Cain, bassist Ted Olsen, and drummer Adam Nussbaum will present two sets of jazz infused with R&B and contemporary influences. With special guests Barbara Cohen (vocals) and Terrell X (beatboxing, spoken word), expect an electrifying mix of jazz, soul, and improvisation that will keep you engaged all night long. As a pianist and keyboardist, Michael Cain has had a prolific recording career, […]

Singer / Songwriter

A Night of Blues, Jazz, Americana, Indie, Singer-Songwriter! Sitting still will be impossible when these two masters of mirth combine their fiery display of dazzling virtuosic pyrotechnics on their instruments while mixing it all with humor and foot-tapping fun. Corky Siegel: Vocals, Blues harmonica, Piano Randy Sabien: Vocals, Violin, Piano Blues legend Corky Siegel is dubbed a “National […]