To have your event listed here, send email to gigs@jazzpolice.com
Early Evening Jazz: Kevin Gamble Trio
Berlin 204 North First Street, MinneapolisFor as long as he can remember, music has been a part of Kevin Gamble's life. One of his first experiences with music was playing the piano at his uncle's church as a kid. Gospel—along with jazz, funk, country, soul, and hip-hop—shaped Kevin’s musical style as an artist. After years of sharpening his skills on […]
The Reid Kennedy Trio
The Lexington 1096 Grand Ave, St. PaulThe Reid Kennedy Trio Phil Aaron- Piano Jeremy Boettcher- Bass Reid Kennedy- Drums
DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisDavina 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 a […]
Jam Session: Ted Olsen
Volstead's Emporium 711 W Lake St, MinneapolisJam Session: Ted Olsen
Joe Lovano’s Paramount Quartet feat. Julian Lage, Asante Santi Debriano & Will Calhoun
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisGrammy-winning titan of jazz saxophone Joe Lovano and virtuoso guitarist Julian Lage have enjoyed a long journey of mutual admiration. They first met in 1999 at Yoshi’s in Oakland, where Joe was performing with McCoy Tyner. Julian’s father brought the young prodigy to the show, and it was there he connected with Joe. They kept […]
Joe Lovano’s Paramount Quartet feat. Julian Lage, Asante Santi Debriano & Will Calhoun
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisGrammy-winning titan of jazz saxophone Joe Lovano and virtuoso guitarist Julian Lage have enjoyed a long journey of mutual admiration. They first met in 1999 at Yoshi’s in Oakland, where Joe was performing with McCoy Tyner. Julian’s father brought the young prodigy to the show, and it was there he connected with Joe. They kept […]
The Phil Hey Trio
The Lexington 1096 Grand Ave, St. PaulThe Phil Hey Trio Phil Hey on Drums Tom Lewis on Bass Chris Lomheim on Piano
Ahmed & the Creators
Berlin 204 North First Street, MinneapolisAhmed Abdulkarim has been performing music his entire life. He began on the piano, then moved to the bugle to the trombone before finally settling on the trumpet in 1956. Trumpet jazz is where he truly found his voice. Ahmed studied under Manny Laureano of the Minnesota Symphony and has performed at legendary venues including […]
Early Evening Jazz: Abebi Stafford / Ian Duerr
Berlin 204 North First Street, MinneapolisPianist Abebi Stafford and guitarist Ian Duerr will perform two sets of Abebi's originals and jazz standards. Ian Duerr is a jazz guitarist with a deeply expressive style. He is currently based in St. Paul, MN. A 2004 graduate of Cardinal Stritch University with a BFA in jazz performance, he spent five years honing his craft aboard […]
Bohemia After Dark: A Tribute to Cannonball and Nat Adderley
Berlin 204 North First Street, MinneapolisTrumpeter Omar Abdulkarim, pianist Dale Alexander, bassist Dan Carpel, drummer Joe Mason III, and saxophonist Laeton Olaleye will perform an exciting two-set tribute to Cannonball and Nat Adderley: brothers who changed the world of jazz. This excellent Twin Cities–based band will embody the same soulful, innovative, and engaging spirit that the Adderley brothers brought to […]
