The Mike Volz Sextet brings together some of the Twin Cities’ top musicians for a high-energy mix of classic repertoire, fresh arrangements, and high-energy improvisation. The group draws inspiration from the great multi-horn ensembles of the past while adding its own modern edge.   Featuring: Mike Volz - tenor saxophone Joe Hartnett - alto saxophone […]

Composer/saxophonist Joan Hutton will perform a mix of originals, standards, and free jazz with guitarist Mike Wolter and bassist Dan Carpel. Joan Hutton is a performer, composer, and educator in Minneapolis whose diverse talents make her equally in demand in both the classical and jazz worlds. She has released two albums on Shifting Paradigm Records: […]

Composer/saxophonist Joan Hutton will perform a mix of originals, standards, and free jazz with guitarist Mike Wolter and bassist Dan Carpel. Joan Hutton is a performer, composer, and educator in Minneapolis whose diverse talents make her equally in demand in both the classical and jazz worlds. She has released two albums on Shifting Paradigm Records: […]

If you would like to be seated in The Williamsburg Room for jazz let them know upon making your reservation. There is a $10 per guest charge for all guests requesting The Williamsburg Room or Live Jazz.

Experience the debut Minneapolis performance of Zachary Finnegan’s Timeless Quartet, which reimagines jazz standards and presents originals rooted in the jazz tradition. Expect a night of soulful melodies and heartfelt storytelling: warm, inviting, and not to be missed. ⊹ Zachary Finnegan is a Chicago-based trumpeter, composer, and bandleader rapidly making his mark in the jazz […]

Christian Swenson is a multi-instrumentalist and composer/arranger from Minneapolis, MN.   Christian’s septet takes inspiration from groups such as the Wynton Marsalis Septet, Dave Pell Octet, and the Duke Ellington small groups. Expect to hear the debut of many new, original arrangements, along with a few transcriptions of existing material.  As an arranger, Christian takes […]

Django Reinhardt’s unmistakable cool and jumping joie de vivre have made him an icon. Many guitar luminaries cite his inspiration, including guitar greats Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton. Moreover, Jimi Hendrix named his Band of Gypsys in tribute to Reinhardt. Willie Nelson adopted his influence in playing country swing. The star musicians of the Django Festival Allstars have grown […]

For the second installment of his November residency, Kevin Gamble presents sets by his fusion quartet and the mystical jazz-rock group TABAH. Kevin Gamble Quartet: Kevin Gamble - Piano Tarek Abdelqader - Drums Nick Benish - Bass Andrew Tomten - Saxophone Tabah: Cecelia Erholtz - Vocals/Guitar Jeff Ley - Guitar/Vocals Kevin Gamble - Piano Toby […]

Django Reinhardt’s unmistakable cool and jumping joie de vivre have made him an icon. Many guitar luminaries cite his inspiration, including guitar greats Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton. Moreover, Jimi Hendrix named his Band of Gypsys in tribute to Reinhardt. Willie Nelson adopted his influence in playing country swing. The star musicians of the Django Festival Allstars have grown […]