Levi Schwartzberg grew up playing vibraphone and piano in the twin cities, specializing in improvisationally emphasized music. He has played with a number of groups such as Le Percheron, No Territory Band, and the Steve Kenny Quartet, in addition to leading his own quartet. He uses a variety of melodic and textural approaches to create an […]

Jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has seamlessly shifted from one spellbinding project to the next in her two decade-plus recording career. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Furthermore, she has become a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny […]

Jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has seamlessly shifted from one spellbinding project to the next in her two decade-plus recording career. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history. Furthermore, she has become a global ambassador for the art form. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny […]

Tim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar repertoire since he won the National Fingerpicking Championship in 1993 with a ground-breaking arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Equally at home with country, blues, jazz or World music, Sparks’s extraordinary ability has earned him an international reputation as one of the most innovative guitarists working today.

The Two Sundays Big Band is a group of young musicians from around the twin cities area. The group enjoys playing a variety of styles from beloved classics to original arrangements. Formed in 2015, Two Sundays was initially a jazz combo headed by two sets of brothers (Conor Stoebner, Parker Stoebner, Austin Wu, and Eric […]

Southside Aces are celebrating twenty years of performing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. From the early New Orleans of Jelly Roll Morton to the world-changing joys of Louis Armstrong. The barrel house sounds of Preservation Hall to the Crescent City rhythms of rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino. Treat yourself to […]

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

Two of the most respected artists in contemporary jazz join forces in this duo. Brad Mehldau is hailed as “one of modern jazz’s most innovative musicians” by Glide Magazine. Christian McBride says, “Brad is justifiably revered as one of the greatest pianists of all time. I’m very proud to have been friends and cohorts with him […]

Two of the most respected artists in contemporary jazz join forces in this duo. Brad Mehldau is hailed as “one of modern jazz’s most innovative musicians” by Glide Magazine. Christian McBride says, “Brad is justifiably revered as one of the greatest pianists of all time. I’m very proud to have been friends and cohorts with him […]