Son Reis Project (SRP) is a sonic exploration at the intersection of heavy metal, free jazz, and funk. Known for their unique performances. Their music takes audiences on a transformative journey into uncharted musical territories. With a fearless approach to blending genres and pushing musical boundaries. They invite listeners to explore the realm of musical possibility through electrifying live […]

Ari Hoenig Trio is a world-renowned jazz trio consisting of drummer Ari Hoenig, pianist Gadi Lehavi, and bassist Ben Tiberio. Known for their extraordinary synergy and fearless improvisational approach, the trio combines technical mastery with boundless creativity. Ari Hoenig is a jazz drummer, composer and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming, […]

he Cherry Pit presents an open jam for musicians and music lovers in the Twin Cities. It’s a social hub for Twin Cities creatives, a training ground to refine musicianship, and a vehicle for high-vibrational improvisation. This is not a free-form basement jam or strictly a jazz jam. Our goal is to find an equilibrium […]

Drummer Chris Hepola, pianist Mike Vasich, and bassist Eric Struve come together to play the compositions of the House on Fire Band in a piano trio setting. House on Fire is a collection of songs written by drummer Chris Hepola and expressed through the musical voices of Mike Vasich and Eric Struve. The House on […]

ThoughtCast is bassist and composer Graydon Peterson, trumpeter Jake Baldwin, pianist Joe Strachan, and drummer Ben Ehrlich. They combine infectious, sophisticated grooves combined with lyrical, encircling melodies and spirited improvisation. The group formed in 2017 and has been performing in the Twin Cities and the surrounding region ever since.

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Mary Petrich, Ted Olsen, and Toivo Hannigan playing creative music. They will feature the compositions of Paul Motian, Bennie Maupin, Marianne Trudel, Renee Rosnes, and others. Saxophonist Mary Petrich enjoys a vibrant career as performer and teacher. Her deep love for creativity and improvisation has led her to explore traditional […]

German saxophonist Tobias Meinhart brings his DownBeat-lauded modern jazz to Berlin. Joining Meinhart will be the New York–based players Matt Penman on bass, Julian Shore on piano, and JK Kim on drums.

Guitarist Mike Wolter, saxophonist Joan Hutton, and bassist Dan Carpel will perform two sets of dinner jazz.  

Saxophonist Bryan Murray and bassist Adam Linz welcome one of Philadelphia's top jazz drummers, Dan Monaghan, to the Twin Cities to perform all-new repetoire as they prepare for an upcoming studio date. Adam Linz is a well-known bass player in the Twin Cities jazz scene. He co-leads the internationally award-winning group Fat Kid Wednesdays with […]

Drummer Emma Garau, bassist Chris Bates, and pianist Bryan Nichols (BCE Trio) collaborate for an evening of improvisation, original music, and reimagined jazz standards. Chris Bates is an accomplished bassist recognized for his remarkable contributions to the world of jazz. Bates is a key member of the Atlantis Quartet, where his dynamic and inventive bass […]

Sonic Dream is known for its "hip retooling" (Star Tribune) of pop songs by artists from Elvis to Dua Lipa. They have been called “fabulous...one of the Twin Cities' best” by the Dakota Jazz Club and a "fusion in the best sense of the word" by Twin Cities Blues News. Composed of three veterans of […]