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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 […]
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Angelina's Kitchen 2170 Eagle Creek Lane, WoodburyMinneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
The Reid Kennedy Trio
The Lexington 1096 Grand Ave, St. PaulThe Reid Kennedy Trio Phil Aaron- Piano Jeremy Boettcher- Bass Reid Kennedy- Drums
Ben Link’s Edgar Allen “Poboy” Carter Quintet
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, MinneapolisA night of all original and mostly new music from trombonist Ben Link. His bari/trombone semi-electric quintet is comprised of a never before seen combination of excellent musicians. Come on down and hear a few good old world premieres before Ben leaves for Chicago! Ben Link - trombone Denny Carlson - baritone saxophone Toivo […]
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
ganavya w/ Special Guest KAVYESH KAVIRAJ
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisVocalist ganavya’s latest recording, 2024’s Daughter of a Temple, came out of what she describes as “a gathering in and for devotion”. She drew on studies of the musico- philosophies of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda. Furthermore, she’d even promised herself she’d invite anyone who brought up Turiyasangitananda’s name around her.
“SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE
MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. PaulWhat is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
Red Planet combo
MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. PaulRed Planet, featuring Jay Epstein, Dean Magraw, Chris Bates and Kavesh Kaviraj
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Angelina's Kitchen 2170 Eagle Creek Lane, WoodburyMinneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
