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Witness the Minnesota debut of one of the foremost up-and-coming jazz vocalists of our time! For the inaugural evening of July Reunions With Ella Grace, Julia Danielle will join us from New York City, where she is earning her master’s degree at The Juilliard School, for two dynamic sets of original compositions and arrangements from […]
Moore By Four quickly established themselves as a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene when the group was created in 1986 at Ruby’s Cabaret in Minneapolis. The group performed sold-out concerts at the Guthrie and Fitzgerald Theaters and went on to tour Europe and Japan, sharing concert billing with Harry Connick, Jr., Joe Williams, […]
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!
A Fun and Sassy Evening of Jazz and Torch Songs Charmin Michelle and Rick Carlson serve up a collection of bittersweet songs of love by Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Johnny Mercer and many more. Charmin Michelle: Vocals Rick Carlson: Piano Charmin Michelle and Rick Carlson have worked together for years in various groups throughout the Twin […]
Adi Yeshaya and his son Ethan have a secret: sometimes they play jazz together. While visiting each other’s houses for dinner at each other’s houses, they’ll often play some tunes for fun. Well, it was a secret…until now! With the help of master drummer Ben Ehrlich, the Yeshaya boys are ready to take their tunes […]
Regional Jazz Trio will play two sets at Berlin. Band Members: JT Bates - Drums Anthony Cox - Bass Mike Lewis - Saxophone Growing up in a musical family gave JT Bates an early start into sound and rhythmic exploration. He set on the path to becoming a working musician while playing in his father’s […]
Mike Bartunek is a saxophonist and music educator based in the Twin Cities. This performance will feature his original compositions. Featuring: Mike Bartunek - alto saxophone Andrew Long - tenor saxophone Mike Lauer - guitar Max Johnk - bass Ben Ehrlich - drums
Led by pianist, composer, and educator Tyler Lustek, the Tyler Lustek Confluence is a cutting-edge jazz ensemble that reimagines the progressive possibilities of music while keeping one foot firmly planted in the jazz tradition. The Tyler Lustek Confluence is currently producing its poetry-centric original debut album, Shmehara, recorded live at Jazz Central Studios in late […]
A Night of Great Jazz and R&B A musical tribute to two legendary performers by some of the finest musicans in the Twin Cities! José James: Saxophone Tommy Barbarella: Keyboards Tony Axtell: Bass Deevo: Guitar Mathew Mwangi: Drums C Harris: Percussion Lamont Keten: Vocals Featuring 3 Time MN Hall of Fame Inductee, José James, and some […]
Pianist and composer Rob Clearfield makes his Berlin debut in support of his new album, Voice in the Wilderness. Reconciling the creative spirit of his native Chicago with a lyricism that touches the heart, the France-based pianist presents a diverse program of original compositions, with influences ranging from the hip-hop infused production of Robert Glasper […]
Django Reinhardt, Jazz Manouche This show will feature all of the famous waltzes from Django Reinhardt and the generations that followed in his footsteps. Ryan Picone: Lead Guitar Tessa Nichols Meade: Violin Ian Stenlund: Rhythm Guitar Sean Roderick: Bass The Ryan Picone Quartet is a group that was put together to showcase the original compositions of […]
Bassist Michael Gold, saxophonist Brad Holden, pianist Phil Aaron, and drummer Greg Schutte have developed a long-term, close friendship and deep musical affinity. Join them for an inspiring evening of jazz. Jazz bassist Michael Gold moved from New York to the Twin Cities in 1996. He has performed with such artists as Larry Coryell, Warne Marsh, […]
Internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui’s transcendent and haunting melodies have long sought to build bridges. Her sonic cultural exchange has reached the hearts and minds of fans throughout the world. On her thirtieth recording, 2023’s Euphoria, Keiko channels beauty, strength, energy, love, and hope. Her numerous accolades include Billboard's "Top Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Year" […]
Composer, film composer, first call accompanist for many jazz singers, and a hellacious pianist
Matt Hollenberg / Dave Sewelson / Steve Hirsh unites three distinct voices from the avant-garde jazz world into a thrilling improvisational trio. Sewelson's baritone saxophone roar and freewheeling phrasing intertwine with Hollenberg’s electric surges and Hirsh’s textural drumming. The music is spontaneously composed, balancing raw energy with nuanced interplay: thunderous and cathartic one moment, exploratory and […]
Charlie Bruber and Jack Barrett, longtime friends and collaborators, will perform a duo set at Berlin. When they play their original compositions as a duo, you can hear a friendship distilled to its purest form. This show is an official Twin Cities Jazz Festival event! Jack Barrett has explored avenues of classical, progressive rock, metal, […]
Patti Austin’s keen interest in being a total entertainer likely started when she was four years old. Then, she stepped onto the stage of the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem at the urging of Dinah Washington. During the 1970s Patti reigned as the undisputed queen of the New York session scene. Her recent recordings celebrate the […]
The Steve Kenny Quintet will perform selections from its upcoming album release—Blue Chunks—on Friday, July 18. Blue Chunks is a compositional concept wherein bite-sized jazz situations are grouped into suites and performed as a larger work. Individually, these small ideas can be solemn or exciting or brash, but when combined, they form complete thoughts. Kenny’s 2014 […]
Pianist Patrick Adkins and trumpeter Ryan Garmoe will share duo versions of their original compositions and takes on classic standards. Patrick Adkins is an inventive, empathetic Minneapolis-based pianist and composer. An in-demand band leader and sideman all over town, Patrick has made his mark on the Twin Cities jazz scene, performing at jazz festivals across […]
Patti Austin’s keen interest in being a total entertainer likely started when she was four years old. Then, she stepped onto the stage of the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem at the urging of Dinah Washington. During the 1970s Patti reigned as the undisputed queen of the New York session scene. Her recent recordings celebrate the […]
Pianist Abebi Stafford, bassist Graydon Peterson, and drummer Pete James Johnson will perform two sets of songs primarily from Stafford’s most recent album, Stolen By Lies. Pete James Johnson is a drummer, composer and educator in the Twin Cities—most often seen playing jazz and improvised music but at home in a variety of musical worlds. He […]
Kenny Reichert and Ella Grace will reunite for a special guitar/trumpet duo performance. The first set will include original contemporary jazz compositions from both artists, and the second set will shift to a more ambient experience. In the second set, the duo will use experimental pedal setups to create unique, freely improvised soundscapes. This duo […]
Mohini Dey is an Indian bass guitarist, arranger, producer & vocalist with unique style and impeccable technique. She has gained international recognition for her extraordinary talent and versatility. Also, she has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and performed on prestigious stages around the world. Forbes India has described her as the “most successful musician under thirty”. […]
The JuJu Exchange is a musical partnership of three childhood friends from Chicago: Nico Segal (Chance the Rapper), Julian Davis Reid (Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few), and Nova Zaii (Vic Mensa). The group blends straight-ahead jazz sensibilities with hip-hop production to inspire the listener to participate in the kinds of exchange the world desperately […]
The Cherry Pit will keep the energy going with a special Bible Study session after The Juju Exchange tears the roof off Berlin on Thursday, July 23. The house band—Tarek Abdelqader on drums, Henry Breen (Why Not) on bass, and Marvelous on piano—will lead an open jam for musicians and music lovers till Berlin closes […]
Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show at […]
Fusebox is a new progressive jazz fusion trio performing odd-metered originals. Among Fusebox’s influences are Frank Zappa, Medeski Martin & Wood, Spinal Tap, and The Big Lebowski. featuring: Larry McDonough - keys Craig Matarrese - bass Eron Woods - drums Video Snot Boogie https://youtu.be/Pd95isk_1Bk Performed at the Minnesota Original Music Festival
The Ella Grace MNTET unites some of the most talented young instrumentalists with ties to the Twin Cities to perform Ella’s original contemporary jazz compositions. Having performed at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Taste of Minnesota, and many other mainstay venues in the Twin Cities in previous years, the MNTET is excited to return for […]
Joe Pulice Salutes Buddy Rich is a high voltage, all-star fifteen-piece big band from the Twin Cities. This performance will highlight the music that Buddy Rich made famous throughout his illustrious career. There, he established himself as the best big band drummer in the world. Drummer Joe Pulice, one of the region’s elite musicians, is a […]
Renowned vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America. New York Times hails her “smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather”. She lies beneath the script of history, transcending social divides with an offer of love and deep sense of humanity. […]
The Clearwater Hot Club is dedicated to preserving the repertoire and instrumentation of the jazz manouche style. This was pioneered by Roma jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Many of the songs played in this group were either performed or written by Django Reinhardt. However, other styles of music such as French musette, Brazilian choro, and eastern […]
Standards Singer/Lifetime Entertainer , and Jennifer Grimm’s Mom, will present her tribute to Rosemary Clooney…yes, you know Rosie if you’re from Minnesota-she starred with Bing Crosby in White Christmas!!
Southside Aces are celebrating twenty years performing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. From the early New Orleans of Jelly Roll Morton to the world-changing joys of Louis Armstrong. The barrel house sounds of Preservation Hall to the Crescent City rhythms of rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino. Treat yourself to a century’s […]
Join HEYARLO at Berlin on the last Thursdays of June, July, and August for their Shifting Forms series. As the summer goes on, the group will expand—shifting in size, sound, and sonic depth. The series will culminate in the release of HEYARLO’s highly anticipated debut EP. On Night 2, HEYARLO evolves into a dynamic quartet […]
