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The name might not strike an immediate chord but Willie Waldman is one you'll find in the liner notes of great artists and groups such as Banyan, Rob Wasserman, Perry Farrell and the late Tupac Shakur. While the list goes on, there's much more to this trumpet players credit than simply recording as a sideman […]
Guitarist Chris Graham, bassist Dan Carpel, and drummer Miguel Hurtado will perform a mix of classic and lesser-known jazz standards. A trio of master improvisers who can also lay down some serious groove, they would love for you to join in with them for some exploration and good vibes. Dan Carpel attended Berklee College of […]
An Evening of Fantastic Stride and Ragtime Piano! Robert van Deusen, a Philadelphia native, began his musical training at age 7. Precocious from a very early age, he started picking out tunes by mimicking the family player piano. Classically trained, he attended Whetstone School of the Performing Arts in Columbus, Ohio, graduating with distinction. Further […]
Join us at Berlin on Friday, May 16, for an unforgettable evening with the Eric Jacobson Quartet. Milwaukee-based trumpeter Eric Jacobson is renowned for his propulsive yet clear trumpet playing, delivering ear-catching melodies over blues-infused chord structures. Inspired by jazz greats including Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, and Roy Hargrove, his performances exude crackling energy and […]
Jason Fabus performs an evening of music.
Soulful, jazzy house vibes. Chris Wilbourn walks with each foot in different worlds. While successful with his hip-hop band Heiruspecs and widely known for their work in the Twin Cities rap scene, he started in high school as a DJ, rapper, and rave promoter as a part of the Family Werks crew. A love of […]
Bassist Adam Linz and pianist Joe Strachan will unite for two sets of dinner jazz. 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 childhood friends Mike Lewis and JT Bates, which has toured extensively throughout Europe and North America. Adam […]
Minneapolis-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.
Tommaso Moretti (drums, vocals, samples), Ben Dillinger (bass), Jake Wark (tenor sax), and Edinho Gerber (guitar) will perform new original compositions by bandleader Moretti and music from the album Inside Out (Bace, 2022). Tommaso Moretti is a drummer, composer, and educator born and raised in Italy and now based in Chicago. Tommaso began to play […]
Chris hepola - drums Josh Granowski - bass Toivo Hannigan - guitar Denny Carlson - Bari sax
What 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 […]
A new show inspired by icons Ray Charles, Brian Auger, Booker T., Georgie Fame & Graham Bond. Willie & Tommy join up with trap kit genie Dave Anania, string bass pusher Jeremy Boettcher & wonderkid saxophonist/flutist Nelson Devereaux. Here, they wade into vintage covers and Wisely originals alike.
