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Alex Hahn – Reflections Tour

Berlin 204 North First Street, Minneapolis

Alex Hahn’s Reflections Tour will spotlight music from his seven released albums as a bandleader. He’ll perform his favorite original compositions—at least one from every album—and update older originals with new twists and turns. Backing him is a fantastic Twin Cities–based band! Band Members: Alex Hahn - Saxophone Dan Carpel - Bass Pete James Johnson […]

$25

Mary Petrich and OpenHand Quartet

Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis

Creative sounds and improvisations featuring the music of Renee Rosnes, Bennie Maupin, Paul Motian, and Carla Bley, among others.   Featuring: Mary Petrich - saxophones Tyler Lustek - piano Max Johnk - bass Adam Nussbaum - drums

$20

Joel Shapira

Volstead's Emporium 711 W Lake St, Minneapolis

CROONERS JAZZ: An Evening with the Mary Louise Knutson Trio!

Crooners 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis

An Evening of Expressive, Groovy Jazz Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene. If […]

$32.31 – $43.47

GINGER COMMODORE

The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

A member of the Midwest music scene for many years, Ginger Commodore is a regular visitor to the Dakota stage. Classically trained, gospel-influenced, and jazz-inspired, Ginger’s musical foundation is a true amalgam of musical styles presented with her unique delivery.

Free – $40.90

Old and New Friends with Bryan Nichols: Two Trios

Berlin 204 North First Street, Minneapolis

For the first night of his Berlin residency, Bryan Nichols presents two very different trios: each a mix of longtime associates of Bryan's and newer faces to the Twin Cities improvised music community. Expect deconstructed songs, constructed improvisations, and much more. Set 1: Bryan Nichols - Piano Christopher Rochester - Saxophones Jay Epstein - Drums […]

$15

“SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE

MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. Paul

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 […]

Red Planet

MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. Paul

The Boys are back!!!! Here some free free jazz with the Twin Cities dynamic quartet. Magraw, Bates, Kaviraj, Epstein

BRAD MEHLDAU – SOLO

The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path. Here, he embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop allure. Mehldau has garnered critical acclaim as a bandleader, and major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny, Renee Fleming, and Joshua Redman. Furthermore, […]

Free – $67.90

Pierre Lewis w/ Dale Alexander

Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis

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 […]

$20

Bill Simenson Orchestra

Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis

The Bill Simenson Orchestra is a 17 piece big band (5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums). Since June of 2012 the band has performed the first Tuesday of every month at Jazz Central Studios.

$5 – $10
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