Music played a crucial role in the original productions of Shakespeare's plays. We know this since there are over 70 texts that are meant to be sung. Unfortunately, most of the original music has been lost. This is both a problem and an opportunity for theatre companies. On one hand, productions need to figure out […]

Virginia transplant Abinnet Berhanu (drums) will be performing a wide spectrum of modern Amercian and African Jazz + his original music most influenced by the Black American Music he grew up with in the American South and the Ethiopian culture he was surrounded with at home.    featuring: Abinnet Berhanu - drums  Ryan Freitas - saxophone […]

Jered Byford is a Southern-Minnesota based trombone player, and previous co-winner of the Carl Fontana Jazz trombone competition. He grew up in Western Washington, studied at the University of Miami, and takes heavy inspiration from a combination of bebop and modern jazz.   His drumless quartet will perform mostly originals, with a few standards and […]

Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago (percussionist/drum set), the Twin Cites Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) brings together the drama of big band jazz, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished musicians.

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 […]

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 […]

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

This show is part of Cody's "Stray Bullet Blues" Album Release Tour.   " is a musical expression of a harrowing personal experience. On October 7th, 2023, a stray bullet exploded through the window of my home - an uninvited rupture of brutality that left no physical wounds, but echoed through my life with emotional […]

Vocalist and pianist Tommy Boynton of The Four Freshmen continues his exploration of the Jazz Vocal Tradition with local titans Jake Baldwin and Graydon Peterson.   Featuring: Tommy Boynton - voice, piano Jake Baldwin - trumpet Graydon Peterson - bass

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 […]