Henry Scamurra’s Urban Forum is a group of young musicians pushing their sound to the next level at every turn. Their fiery modern sound is rooted in jazz but actively […]

The Masa Ishikawa Trio returns to Jazz Central Studio with various original compositions/arrangements. The trio features Chris Bates on bass and JT Bates on drums.   Originally from Fukushima, Japan, Masa […]

Ben Glaros has been living, breathing, singing and playing music his whole life. Since he first picked up the guitar when he was twelve there has been no doubt where […]

Modern Jazz Trombonist

We’re very excited to be running another iteration of the MetroNOME Youth Jazz Orchestra! This program is a weekend of putting on a big band jazz show, with a rehearsal on […]

A High Energy Swing and Jazz Holiday Show! Get ready for an evening filled with music, laughter, heartwarming stories, and nostalgia, from The Nutcracker Suite to newly arranged holiday favorites. […]

A High Energy Swing and Jazz Holiday Show! Get ready for an evening filled with music, laughter, heartwarming stories, and nostalgia, from The Nutcracker Suite to newly arranged holiday favorites. […]

Pianist, Lasse Corson returns to Jazz Central for an evening of music.

Pianist and composer Kavyesh Kaviraj tells his own story on his debut album, Fables. Fables is the debut album from pianist and composer Kavyesh Kaviraj. The bandleader arrives in full […]

The MNHBC Jazz Student Performance Workshop Series is funded by a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and the St. Paul Cultural Star.   What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in […]

“Merry Christmas from José James” raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show. James combines the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole with the earthy sophistication of […]

Led by chief detonators Doug Haining, sax, and Scott Agster, trombone, the Explosion Big Band draws from the area’s finest musicians. The EXPLOSION is ready to detonate with the classic […]