Pianist Abebi Stafford, bassist Graydon Peterson, and drummer Pete James Johnson will perform two sets of songs primarily from Stafford’s most recent album, Stolen By Lies. Pete James Johnson is a drummer, composer and educator in the Twin Cities—most often seen playing jazz and improvised music but at home in a variety of musical worlds. He […]

Gary and Louie met while Louie was studying at North Central University, and since their meeting they have worked on many projects together and played in many different settings. While Gary and Louie have worked together as sidemen for many artists in the city, now they are exploring the music that they love, and creating memorable […]

Kenny Reichert and Ella Grace will reunite for a special guitar/trumpet duo performance. The first set will include original contemporary jazz compositions from both artists, and the second set will shift to a more ambient experience. In the second set, the duo will use experimental pedal setups to create unique, freely improvised soundscapes. This duo […]

Mohini Dey is an Indian bass guitarist, arranger, producer & vocalist with unique style and impeccable technique. She has gained international recognition for her extraordinary talent and versatility. Also, she has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and performed on prestigious stages around the world. Forbes India has described her as the “most successful musician under thirty”. […]

The JuJu Exchange is a musical partnership of three childhood friends from Chicago: Nico Segal (Chance the Rapper), Julian Davis Reid (Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few), and Nova Zaii (Vic Mensa). The group blends straight-ahead jazz sensibilities with hip-hop production to inspire the listener to participate in the kinds of exchange the world desperately […]

The Cherry Pit will keep the energy going with a special Bible Study session after The Juju Exchange tears the roof off Berlin on Thursday, July 23. The house band—Tarek Abdelqader on drums, Henry Breen (Why Not) on bass, and Marvelous on piano—will lead an open jam for musicians and music lovers till Berlin closes […]

A monster, contemporary sax guy often heard with the Atlantis quartet.

Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show at […]

Fusebox is a new progressive jazz fusion trio performing odd-metered originals. Among Fusebox’s influences are Frank Zappa, Medeski Martin & Wood, Spinal Tap, and The Big Lebowski.   featuring: Larry McDonough - keys Craig Matarrese - bass Eron Woods - drums   Video Snot Boogie https://youtu.be/Pd95isk_1Bk Performed at the Minnesota Original Music Festival

The Ella Grace MNTET unites some of the most talented young instrumentalists with ties to the Twin Cities to perform Ella’s original contemporary jazz compositions. Having performed at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Taste of Minnesota, and many other mainstay venues in the Twin Cities in previous years, the MNTET is excited to return for […]

Joe Pulice Salutes Buddy Rich is a high voltage, all-star fifteen-piece big band from the Twin Cities. This performance will highlight the music that Buddy Rich made famous throughout his illustrious career. There, he established himself as the best big band drummer in the world. Drummer Joe Pulice, one of the region’s elite musicians, is a […]

Renowned vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America. New York Times hails her “smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather”. She lies beneath the script of history, transcending social divides with an offer of love and deep sense of humanity. […]