THE TARBONE QUINTET returns for the 3rd time at the MetroNOME - featuring the guitar of Geoff LeCrone, the trombone of Dave Graf and a rhythm section with star pianist Laura Caviani, Dan Carpel on bass and Peter Kogan on drums. Classic jazz tunes by Wes Montgomery and Kenny Burrell as well as originals by […]

A Night of Hot Basie Style Big-Band! ACME Jazz Company is an 18 piece big band featuring vocalist Arne Fogel, singing selections from the Great American Songbook. Saxophonist Bob Parsons contributes his classic charts and unique arrangements to the band's growing eclectic repertoire. Arne Fogel: Vocalist Bob Parsons: Music Director and Arranger Arranger and woodwind performer Bob Parsons grew […]

Ruth Mascelli (NY) and saxophonist Mary Hanson Scott (Minneapolis) will perform selections of esoteric lounge music from their newly released EP "Self Control" (Disciples). Jazz trio Starflower will open the show with original compositions by percussionist Toby Ramaswamy, guitarist Ross Clowser, and saxophonist Anna Dolde. Live visuals by Shawna Lee. Ruth Mascelli pairs slinking, synth-fuelled […]

Inspired by a return to his former home near the Shenandoah Mountains in 2015, Minneapolis-based guitarist Zacc Harris launched American Reverie, a project that reimagines classic American folk songs through the lens of contemporary jazz. Featuring bassist Matt Peterson and drummer Lars-Erik Larson, the trio’s 2017 debut album received critical acclaim for its fresh, understated […]

If you love the full sound and quality of the R&B bands of the 70s, 80s, and 90s you will love The Johnnie Brown Experience. Johnnie Brown brings the excitement, musicianship, and lyrics all alive again. His raspy baritone voice and showmanship will take you back to the pinnacle of R&B music. During The Johnnie Brown Experience, you will […]

If you love the full sound and quality of the R&B bands of the 70s, 80s, and 90s you will love The Johnnie Brown Experience. Johnnie Brown brings the excitement, musicianship, and lyrics all alive again. His raspy baritone voice and showmanship will take you back to the pinnacle of R&B music. During The Johnnie Brown Experience, you will […]

Opening set by UMN Morris Jazz Combo.   A quartet with Dean Sorenson (trombone), Phil Hey (drums), Kyle Motl (bass) and Adolfo Medonca (piano).   Adolfo Mendonça is a Brazilian pianist and the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Minnesota (Morris). He has played in festivals and venues in Brazil, France, Mexico, Chile, […]

An Evening of Contemporary Jazz and World Music A world fusion evening bringing east and west with strong jazz and Brazilian sound from Reza’s current and upcoming release. Reza Khan: Guitar Andrew Neu: Sax and Flute Jennifer Grimm: Vocals Tushar Ahmed: Vocals Joy Islam: Vocals and Guitar Leo Traversa: Bass Mauricio Zottarelli: Drums Matt King: […]

Cadenza All Stars is a local Twin Cities Jazz Quartet made up of private music instructors at Cadenza Music in St. Paul, performing standards and originals. These talented jazz performers have long been stalwarts in the local jazz scene. Saxophonist Jeff King can also be seen performing with the Kurt Jorgensen Band. He has released recordings under […]

Saxophonist/composer Lenard Simpson will perform two sets of original music from his recent release, New Beginnings, with a quartet of excellent Chicago-based musicians. Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Lenard Simpson is “quickly becoming one of the most important saxophonists of this generation” (Kiefer). From his early days as a self-taught beginner to his formal studies at […]

Music producer and DJ Akko digs into his rich crates of vinyl and digital tracks to blend a narrative across jazz, funk, house, and boogie. Andrew Koalska (aka Akko) is a music producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist from St. Paul, MN. With roots stretching back to classical piano and guitar, he started producing his own records in 2011. […]