Vocalist Nnenna Freelon is a seven-time Grammy nominee and multiple award-winning artist. Freelon has earned a well-deserved reputation as a compelling and captivating live performer. Nnenna is also a wife, mother, and sister who has experienced life's amazing gifts, and also its heartbreak. She lost her soulmate and husband, renowned architect Phil Freelon, to ALS […]

The Pete Quirsfeld Trio returns to Jazz Central Studios with new original music. Pete's compositions draw from a wide range of musical influences and life experiences, but are rooted in jazz.   Featuring: Ethan Ostrow - piano Graydon Peterson - bass Pete Quirsfeld - drums and compositions

Enjoy Motown hits interpreted in an acoustic jazz style. Repertoire includes fresh new arrangements of songs by Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and others. The Swinging Motown group has received excellent reviews from their shows at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, the Dakota, and as the featured artists at the 2025 Iowa Jazz in […]

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, or as it is sometimes referred to, DLO3, specializes in the lost art of “feel-good music.” The precise sequence of music chosen by Delvon is unique in itself. Here, he creates an experience for each show based on the vibe and feel of that audience. This includes the 1960s organ jazz stylings […]

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, or as it is sometimes referred to, DLO3, specializes in the lost art of “feel-good music.” The precise sequence of music chosen by Delvon is unique in itself. Here, he creates an experience for each show based on the vibe and feel of that audience. This includes the 1960s organ jazz stylings […]

The three members of Tarbaby – pianist Orrin Evans, bassist Eric Revis, and drummer Nasheet Waits – share a long history together. There, this dates back to well before the formation of the trio. They share core beliefs about acknowledging the over-arching tradition of the music while being true to one’s own story. Additionally, they’re […]

This 16 piece band boosts having been on-going for the last 35 years . Originally under the musical direction of arranger/ composer Steve Devich, they have built a library of big band music containing over 450 charts!

An Evening of Classic Basie Style Big Band ACME Jazz Company is an 18-piece Big Band featuring vocalist Arne Fogel, performing selections from the Great American Songbook. Saxophonist Bob Parsons contributes the classic charts, plus unique arrangements to the band’s growing eclectic repertoire. Arne Fogel: Vocalist Bob Parsons: Music Director and Arranger Arranger and woodwind performer Bob Parsons grew up in St. James, […]