Join the Harry Scott Quintet for a night celebrating the genius of Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock! This exciting young group of college aged jazz musicians will be playing the greatest works of these legendary jazz composers, featuring songs such as Maiden Voyage, Watermelon man, Witch Hunt, Infant Eyes, and many more! Harry Scott: Piano […]

Versatility can be rewarding but some music just feels like home. Vocalist Prudence Johnson returns to her jazz roots with the Halcyon Jazz Quartet, following their sparkling debut at Crooners last spring. With an "off the beaten path" approach to repertoire and featuring the amazing Dave Hagedorn on vibes, and top-shelf rhythm section Joe Pulice […]

Legendary jazz vocalist Carmen McRae’s famous tribute recording of all Thelonious Monk tunes is brought to life by local chanteuse extraordinaire Charmin Michelle. Joining her are two acclaimed Twin Cities veterans: Joel Shapira guitar, and Larry McDonough piano. Shapira and McDonough open the show with selections from their Bill Evans/Jim Hall tribute “Intermodulating Undercurrents”. Charmin […]

Dean Magraw and Suwal Singh bring their music to the Dunsmore Jazz Room! This fortuitous collaboration presents a fresh expression of the dramatically playful interplay between strings & percussion - featuring the sonic cornucopia of tabla weaving into the colorful vibrations of guitar - melodies, grooves, laughter, tears, heart - hear it, heal it. Dean […]

Press Start and step into a world where jazz meets joystick. This electrifying trio transforms iconic video-game themes into rich, swinging arrangements—blending nostalgia, improvisation, and pure groove. From 8-bit classics to modern epics, each tune gets leveled up with lush harmonies, daring solos, and that unmistakable jazz feel. Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or a […]

The Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra brings together world-class musicianship and cinematic big-band power under the direction of celebrated composer, arranger and pianist Adi Yeshaya, whose credits span Prince, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Burt Bacharach and more. Known for his imaginative orchestrations and bold harmonic style, Yeshaya’s work bridges jazz tradition and modern sophistication […]

Slip into the glow of Blue Nights, with an intimate evening of jazz and blues with the Amy Manette Band. Featuring the sounds of Etta James, Diana Krall, Norah Jones, and more. This show captures the magic of winter evenings: cool, elegant, and full of soul. Amy Manette: Lead Vocals Andrew McNamara: Keyboards Brad Holmberg: […]

An evening of music by Antonio Carlos Jobim and other legends of Bossa Nova and Brazilian Jazz genre. Natania Kamin: Vocal Pavel Jany: Guitar John Croarkin: Sax, Flute, Harmonica Ted Godbout: Piano Matt Senjem: Bass Josue Alfaro: Drums, Vocal Natania Kamin is a charismatic vocalist, songwriter and dancer who is passionate about sharing the music of […]

Cellist Jacqueline Ultan and guitarist Pavel Jany blend together elements of jazz, classical music and a variety of international music styles. Their repertoire includes some original material combined with works from Astor Piazzolla and Joaquín Rodrigo to Chick Corea, Jaco Pastorius, Django Reinhardt and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Jacqueline Ultan: Cello Pavel Jany: Guitar Jacqueline Ultan is […]

Get ready for a captivating night as Don Powell joins forces with the Adi Yeshaya Trio to deliver a soulful performance of beloved classics. Expect heartfelt renditions of songs like: Love for Sale, I Thought About You, Let It Be Me, Where Is Love?, That Old Black Magic …and many more gems from the Great American Songbook […]

Tom Waits aficionado Jake Endres returns to Crooners with another inebriational travelogue of songs from our beloved Musical Poet Laureate. This time, he’s joined by the guitar & bass wizardry of Jake Jackson for an intimate yet worlds-spanning set, perfect for the Dunsmore Room. From heart-melting ballads, through booze-soaked blues, to the delightfully bizarre, this […]