Twin Cities native Chris Graham caught the attention of the local jazz community while only a teenager. His early talent and passion for the music earned him admission to The New School in New York city, where he had the privilege to study with true masters and elders of the music. Chris' guitar playing shows […]

Andy Peterson, a Minneapolis native, is returning from Duluth to perform with his new quartet. Andy is currently a Junior at the University of Minnesota Duluth studying under Ryan Frane and Dr. Theodore Scheon. During his time in the Twin Cities, Andy studied under Joe Mayo, Geoffrey Senn, and Scott Johnson, and received an Associates […]

The Graydon Peterson Quartet is: Jake Baldwin: Trumpet Joe Strachan: Keys Peter Hennig: Drums Listen to The Graydon Peterson Quartet HERE

The Good Vibes trio plays music from the deep well of the jazz tradition. Spirited and VIBErant originals and renditions of material from Ornette Coleman, Karl Berger, Charles Mingus, Dave Holland, Freddie Hubbard, and Kenny Kirkland along with many others. Hagedorn, Hey and Bates play with a direct and kinetic energy that often leaves them […]

This evening’s performance aligns with a ‘60s attitude, that musicians may equally express themselves through the sounds and feels of jazz, funk, and avant-garde classical music. We will embrace electric sounds, defined pulse, and open-mindedness. Amongst arrangements of Scofield and Hendrix, we will present groove-inspired Olson originals,small group standards, and unaccompanied improvisations. Featuring: Chris Olson […]

The Leighton Tuenge Quintet is a group based in Eau Claire Wisconsin that primarily works with UW Eau Claire faculty member and Minneapolis musician Dr. Aaron Hedenstrom. We meet on a weekly basis to improve and expand our skills with standards and foundational Jazz language. Over the last few months we have had the privilege […]

The music of Mississippi may be described as an intense blend of colors and eclectic traditions that include modern jazz, festejo, hip hop and African influences. Wild and burnin’ one moment, soft and sweet the next…, this group has an emotional and creative range that is not to be missed! Mississippi is made up of […]