“Merry Christmas from José James” raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show. James combines the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole with the earthy sophistication of soul legends Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. Further, James breathes new life into much-loved holiday classics such as “The Christmas Song”, “White Christmas” and “Let […]

Led by chief detonators Doug Haining, sax, and Scott Agster, trombone, the Explosion Big Band draws from the area’s finest musicians. The EXPLOSION is ready to detonate with the classic sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more modern sounds of Thad Jones, Clare Fischer, Pat Metheny & others.

“Merry Christmas from José James” raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show. James combines the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole with the earthy sophistication of soul legends Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. Further, James breathes new life into much-loved holiday classics such as “The Christmas Song”, “White Christmas” and “Let […]

Drummer Matt Wilson brings his delightful Christmas Tree-O to Berlin. Their annual sold-out engagements at the Jazz Standard (now held at Dizzy’s) have become a New York City holiday tradition. The band has featured a range of music legends as guests, including Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Joe Lovano, Kurt Elling, Aaron Diehl, Christian McBride, Marshall […]

David Hazeltine is one of a handful of contemporary pianists who has mastered all of the major musical skills, from improvisation and technique, to accompaniment, arranging, and composition. Even more impressive, David is the rare artist able to innovate in each category. Thus it’s no surprise that he’s the most recorded contemporary jazz pianist of […]

An Evening of Great Holiday Classics! Join Bryan Eng and his trio as they serenade you with a sleigh full of sensational winter classics, from the heartwarming “Christmas Song” to the lively “Sleigh Ride” and enchanting “Winter Wonderland.” Experience an unforgettable evening of joyous melodies that will fill your heart with holiday cheer! Bryan Eng: […]

HEYARLO is an instrumental indie jazz group based in Minneapolis, MN. Its members are very active in the Twin Cities music scene and can be seen and heard playing with notable groups such as Hippo Campus, Sid Sriram, Lissie, Boyish, and Samia. Join HEYARLO as they kick off the holiday season with dynamic instrumental grooves […]

HEYARLO is an instrumental indie jazz group based in Minneapolis, MN. Its members are very active in the Twin Cities music scene and can be seen and heard playing with notable groups such as Hippo Campus, Sid Sriram, Lissie, Boyish, and Samia. Join HEYARLO as they kick off the holiday season with dynamic instrumental grooves […]

Charlie Bruber and Jack Barrett, longtime friends and collaborators, will perform a duo set at Berlin. When they play their original compositions as a duo, you can hear a friendship distilled to its purest form. Jack Barrett has explored avenues of classical, progressive rock, metal, and jazz, all of which have left their permanent mark […]

An Evening of Great Holiday Classics! Join Bryan Eng and his trio as they serenade you with a sleigh full of sensational winter classics, from the heartwarming “Christmas Song” to the lively “Sleigh Ride” and enchanting “Winter Wonderland.” Experience an unforgettable evening of joyous melodies that will fill your heart with holiday cheer! Bryan Eng: […]

Celebrate the season as the incomparable Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes the stage with Creole Christmas. This memorable performance will feature New Orleans classics as well as beloved holiday selections with a twist. Founded in 1963, the band takes its name from Preservation Hall, the humble but historic French Quarter music venue. There, Preservation Hall is […]

New Orleans Holiday with the Reid Kennedy Trio returns to Jazz Central for two nights featuring vocalist Rachel Holder and special guest percussionist Andrew Gillespie.   featuring: Rachel Holder - vocals Phil Aaron - piano Graydon Peterson - bass Reid Kennedy - drums Andrew Gillespie - percussion

Celebrate the season as the incomparable Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes the stage with Creole Christmas. This memorable performance will feature New Orleans classics as well as beloved holiday selections with a twist. Founded in 1963, the band takes its name from Preservation Hall, the humble but historic French Quarter music venue. There, Preservation Hall is […]

Multi-instrumentalist Nick Bhalla will perform a set of improvised solo piano. Nick is highly active in the Minneapolis music scene, contributing to projects including Dusty Forever, Harlow, Neopolitan, Steady Range, and his trio Big Blue Moon. Nick’s newest album, Empire, is a suite of explorations for solo piano, with plenty of room for improvisation and […]

Celebrate the season as the incomparable Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes the stage with Creole Christmas. This memorable performance will feature New Orleans classics as well as beloved holiday selections with a twist. Founded in 1963, the band takes its name from Preservation Hall, the humble but historic French Quarter music venue. There, Preservation Hall is […]

Jack Schabert’s Blue Ox Trio performs A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi. Band Members: Jack Schabert - Drums Tyler Lustek - Piano Matt Peterson - Bass ⊹ Jack Schabert is a Twin Cities– and Denver-based musician, composer, and educator. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from St. Olaf College and is currently pursuing […]

Jack Schabert’s Blue Ox Trio performs A Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi. Band Members: Jack Schabert - Drums Tyler Lustek - Piano Matt Peterson - Bass ⊹ Jack Schabert is a Twin Cities– and Denver-based musician, composer, and educator. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from St. Olaf College and is currently pursuing […]

Celebrate the season as the incomparable Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes the stage with Creole Christmas. This memorable performance will feature New Orleans classics as well as beloved holiday selections with a twist. Founded in 1963, the band takes its name from Preservation Hall, the humble but historic French Quarter music venue. There, Preservation Hall is […]

There’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at Dakota with Andrew Walesch and his eighteen-piece big band. Ring in the holidays with the songs of Bennett, Sinatra, Bublé, Basie, and more! Like a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a […]

Classic Holiday Pop, Jazz and Blues Embrace the holiday spirit with a beautiful, fun and intimate concert filled with the nostalgic sounds and memories of some of your favorite holiday/Christmas songs! “Christmas Memories with Deb Brown & Friends” includes a mix of popular traditional songs, modern favorites, and even a couple of Deb Brown originals, […]

On the cusp of his 30th birthday, pianist/composer Kavyesh Kaviraj will extend the table by inviting several of his musical compadres to sit in. Celebrate alongside some of the Twin Cities’ finest musicians—special guests galore. Drummer Ben Ehrlich and bassist Graydon Peterson will round out Kavy’s trio. ⊹ Kavyesh Kaviraj imbues his life and stories […]

There’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at Dakota with Andrew Walesch and his eighteen-piece big band. Ring in the holidays with the songs of Bennett, Sinatra, Bublé, Basie, and more! Like a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a […]