PRINTS is a loop-based, improvised, experimental electronic trio with a hint of doomjazz and a dash of jungle, featuring Eric Carranza (Lady Midnight) on guitar, loops, and drum machine; Dave Power (The Staves) on live drums and sometimes also drum machine; and Andrew Thoreen (Har-di-Har) on bass, loops, and sometimes trombone.

Guitarist Joel Shapira is a nationally acclaimed musician residing in Minnesota. He is a leader and/or member of multiple top Twin Cities jazz ensembles, and he is a master of the demanding discipline of solo guitar. He performs regularly with world-class musicians, has numerous recordings to his credit, and is featured on the New York […]

Conor McGinnis started selecting tunes for WSUM 91.7 FM Madison over a decade ago. His show The Spinzone became a weekly radio show dedicated to sharing his latest record shop finds. Its early beginnings were mostly dominated by jazz; then, it plunged into deep house, broken beat, and nu-disco. His programming additionally got picked up […]

Trumpeter Omar Abdulkarim, pianist Dale Alexander, bassist Dan Carpel, drummer Joe Mason III, and saxophonist Laeton Olaleye will perform an exciting two-set tribute to Cannonball and Nat Adderley: brothers who changed the world of jazz. This excellent Twin Cities–based band will embody the same soulful, innovative, and engaging spirit that the Adderley brothers brought to […]

Pianist Abebi Stafford and guitarist Ian Duerr will perform two sets of Abebi's originals and jazz standards. Ian Duerr is a jazz guitarist with a deeply expressive style. He is currently based in St. Paul, MN. A 2004 graduate of Cardinal Stritch University with a BFA in jazz performance, he spent five years honing his craft aboard […]

Jam E.Z. takes Groovement on the road with DESTINATION: Berlin! Opening with a smooth ‘70s R&B groove, his set will expand into eclectic sounds ranging from classic vocalists to acid jazz, Brazilectro, chill house, and contemporary artists. Dinah Washington, Bebel Gilberto, Brand New Heavies, Tank & the Bangas, and Robert Glasper may be heard. Vinyl […]

Ahmed Abdulkarim has been performing music his entire life. He began on the piano, then moved to the bugle to the trombone before finally settling on the trumpet in 1956. Trumpet jazz is where he truly found his voice. Ahmed studied under Manny Laureano of the Minnesota Symphony and has performed at legendary venues including […]

sunpearl is an ambient vocal project that draws improvisation from the warmth of open spaces, and the gentle light dappling through leaves behind closed eyes. Through soft, reflective soundscapes, sunpearl creates a feeling of calm and introspection, inviting listeners in. sunpearl is Isabel Fajardo (vocals) and Toby Ramaswamy (keys, drums) and was born at Figure […]

Featuring Phil Aaron on piano and Graydon Peterson on bass, the Reid Kennedy Trio performs their arrangements of music inspired by the city of New Orleans and beyond.

The Cherry Pit presents an open jam for musicians and music lovers in the Twin Cities. It’s a social hub for Twin Cities creatives, a training ground to refine musicianship, and a vehicle for high-vibrational improvisation. This is not a free-form basement jam or strictly a jazz jam. Our goal is to find an equilibrium […]

For as long as he can remember, music has been a part of Kevin Gamble's life. One of his first experiences with music was playing the piano at his uncle's church as a kid. Gospel—along with jazz, funk, country, soul, and hip-hop—shaped Kevin’s musical style as an artist. After years of sharpening his skills on […]

The Mercer Patterson Quintet, hailing from Michigan, will perform new contemporary originals as well as post-bop favorites. The Mercer Patterson Quintet is a contemporary jazz ensemble originating in the Metro Detroit area. They play originals written by all members of the band, and they are influenced by a wide range of styles and artists, including […]