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Early Evening Jazz: Hyde / Hannigan / Carpel
Berlin 204 North First Street, MinneapolisDrummer Chresten Hyde, guitarist Toivo Hannigan and bassist Dan Carpel perform a mix of old and new standards, deep cuts, and improvisation. Drawing on a wide variety of influences both inside and outside of jazz, they bring a modern, fresh approach to the guitar trio. Chresten Hyde is a drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter based in […]
She Said/She Said: Classic Women Songwriters w/ Maud Hixson & Rick Carlson
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Classic Jazz, Bebop and Swing Classic female songwriters from the era of the flappers in the early 20th century to mid-century bebop and swing and beyond. Trailblazing lyricists and composers like Kay Swift, the first woman to write a Broadway musical, to Dorothy Fields with a […]
KENNY GARRETT
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisKenny Garrett’s latest release, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors, is a multi-faceted album. The music, however, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’ seminal LP, On the Corner, subverted its main guiding lights […]
Stablemates Trio
The Lexington 1096 Grand Ave, St. PaulKENNY GARRETT
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisKenny Garrett’s latest release, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors, is a multi-faceted album. The music, however, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’ seminal LP, On the Corner, subverted its main guiding lights […]
The Paul Harper Quartet
MetroNOME Brewery 289 5th Street East, St. PaulTwin Cities saxophonist Paul Harper brings a stellar quartet into Fingal’s Cave. Paul Harper – Tenor Saxophone Phil Aaron – Piano Tom Lewis – Bass Nathan Norman – Drums
Yohannes Tona: World-Fusion
Berlin 204 North First Street, MinneapolisBassist Yohannes Tona, a core member of Cory Wong’s touring band, will showcas his own world-jazz compositions at Berlin. Band Members: Yohannes Tona - Bass/Compositions Matt Berry - Guitar Wendell Henry - Drums Steven Hobert - Keys Pete Whitman - Sax ⊹ Yohannes Tona was born in Awassa, a vibrant city in southern Ethiopia where […]
Pierre Lewis w/ Dale Alexander
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, MinneapolisSaint Paul native Pierre Lewis spent his formative years filling in for twin cites organ legend Bobby Lyles. He has been keyboardist for R&B legends the Commodores for the past 12 years. He will be exploring his roots as one of the area's most experienced masters of the Hammond B3 organ, channeling everyone from Jimmy […]
KENNY GARRETT
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisKenny Garrett’s latest release, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors, is a multi-faceted album. The music, however, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’ seminal LP, On the Corner, subverted its main guiding lights […]
KENNY GARRETT
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisKenny Garrett’s latest release, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors, is a multi-faceted album. The music, however, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’ seminal LP, On the Corner, subverted its main guiding lights […]