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DAKOTA ANDERSEN
DAKOTA ANDERSEN
Dakota Andersen is a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and educator based in Minneapolis. A newcomer to the Twin Cities, he is quickly becoming established in the jazz scene with performances at Crooners Supper Club, the Hook and Ladder, Volstead’s Emporium, and Resource. Before his move to Minnesota, Andersen graduated from the University of North Texas with […]
Trios, Duos, Solos
Trios, Duos, Solos
Chris Bates, Nathan Hanson and Davu Seru present an evening of improvised investigation into the current state of things. Music to remind us that we are not alone. Join us for an evening of duos and solos and this trio of longtime collaborators. Chris Bates is a bassist of formidable talent. Having worked professionally for 25 […]
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Early Evening Jazz: Abebi Stafford / Ian Duerr
Early Evening Jazz: Abebi Stafford / Ian Duerr
Pianist Abebi Stafford and guitarist Ian Duerr will perform two sets of Abebi's originals and jazz standards. Ian Duerr is a jazz guitarist with a deeply expressive style. He is currently based in St. Paul, MN. A 2004 graduate of Cardinal Stritch University with a BFA in jazz performance, he spent five years honing his craft aboard […]
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
Wayzata Musicales: Gypsy Mania Quartet
Wayzata Musicales: Gypsy Mania Quartet
The Gypsy Mania “Hot Club” Quartet, performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as Gypsy Jazz, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. Originating in Paris in the early 1930s, the ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories of the swing jazz era, with a unique French twist. Performing together for over […]
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Jazz Appreciation Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
“This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund, Twin Cities Musicians Union, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today.” Bill Simenson Orchestra: “The Bill Simenson Orchestra is a 17 piece big band (5 […]
Benny Benack III Quartet — The Midwest Jazz Collective Tour
Benny Benack III Quartet — The Midwest Jazz Collective Tour
Benny Benack III is a fiery trumpet player and singer performing standards and his own astute compositions with a thrilling sense of showmanship. Join the Benny Benack III Quartet during The Midwest Jazz Collective Tour at Crooners! Benny Benack III: Trumpet, Vocals Tyler Henderson: Piano Caleb Tobocman: Bass Charles Goold: Drums A graduate of The Manhattan […]
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“SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE
“SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE
What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
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Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
Since Hiromi’s debut album, 2003’s Another Mind, the world-renowned pianist’s sound has evolved with every release. Here, she erases the lines between jazz and classical, composition and improvisation. Now she changes tack again with her heaviest, funkiest album yet: Sonicwonderland. For her new quartet, Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, she cast bassist Hadrien Feraud, drummer Gene Coye, and trumpet […]
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Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
Since Hiromi’s debut album, 2003’s Another Mind, the world-renowned pianist’s sound has evolved with every release. Here, she erases the lines between jazz and classical, composition and improvisation. Now she changes tack again with her heaviest, funkiest album yet: Sonicwonderland. For her new quartet, Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, she cast bassist Hadrien Feraud, drummer Gene Coye, and trumpet […]
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Prudence Johnson & the Halcyon Jazz Quartet
Prudence Johnson & the Halcyon Jazz Quartet
Versatility can be rewarding but some music just feels like home. Vocalist Prudence Johnson returns to a jazz repertoire in the debut of the Halcyon Jazz Quartet, featuring vibraphonist Dave Hagedorn, percussionist Joe Pulice and bassist Kevin Clements. Together they take the "less is more" approach and reach for the emotional and musical depths of […]
Reverso
Reverso
Reverso is a trans-oceanic improvising chamber jazz project co-led by JazzTimes’ number-one trombonist, Ryan Keberle, and Frank West, the acclaimed Paris-based pianist and music director for Ibrahim Maalouf. The trio, which also features the world-class French improvising cellist, Vince Curt, performs original music that crosses the boundaries of jazz and classical music inspired by the […]
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Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
Green Line Quintet
Green Line Quintet
The Green Line Quintet returns to Fingal’s Cave. The Green Line Quintet, named after the Green Line Lightrail that runs through the University of Minnesota’s campus, is a group of friends and musicians dedicated to creating and performing music together. After a very successful year of playing together in the university’s jazz program, all 5 […]
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Jazz Appreciation Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
“This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund, Twin Cities Musicians Union, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today.” Cedar Avenue Big Band: “This 16 piece band boosts having been on-going for the […]
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“SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE
“SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE
What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
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Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
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TRAVIS ANDERSON TRIO
TRAVIS ANDERSON TRIO
With energy and chops to burn, The Travis Anderson Trio brings fresh interpretations to standards and more – from Chopin to Mario Bros – they swing like there’s no tomorrow while saluting the great trios of yesterday.
Peter Kogan Jazz Presents The Tarbone Quintet
Peter Kogan Jazz Presents The Tarbone Quintet
THE TARBONE QUINTET returns for the 3rd time at the MetroNOME - featuring the guitar of Geoff LeCrone, the trombone of Dave Graf and a rhythm section with star pianist Laura Caviani, Dan Carpel on bass and Peter Kogan on drums. Classic jazz tunes by Wes Montgomery and Kenny Burrell as well as originals by […]
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JOHNNIE BROWN: “ON MY WAY TO HARLEM” – THE MUSIC OF GREGORY PORTER
JOHNNIE BROWN: “ON MY WAY TO HARLEM” – THE MUSIC OF GREGORY PORTER
If you love the full sound and quality of the R&B bands of the 70s, 80s, and 90s you will love The Johnnie Brown Experience. Johnnie Brown brings the excitement, musicianship, and lyrics all alive again. His raspy baritone voice and showmanship will take you back to the pinnacle of R&B music. During The Johnnie Brown Experience, you will […]
CADENZA ALL-STARS
CADENZA ALL-STARS
Cadenza All Stars is a local Twin Cities Jazz Quartet made up of private music instructors at Cadenza Music in St. Paul, performing standards and originals. These talented jazz performers have long been stalwarts in the local jazz scene. Saxophonist Jeff King can also be seen performing with the Kurt Jorgensen Band. He has released recordings under […]
Lenard Simpson Quartet
Lenard Simpson Quartet
Saxophonist/composer Lenard Simpson will perform two sets of original music from his recent release, New Beginnings, with a quartet of excellent Chicago-based musicians. Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Lenard Simpson is “quickly becoming one of the most important saxophonists of this generation” (Kiefer). From his early days as a self-taught beginner to his formal studies at […]
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Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
NACHITO HERRERA – “THE LAST OF THE 50’s”
NACHITO HERRERA – “THE LAST OF THE 50’s”
World-class Steinway Artist Nachito Herrera returns to his musical home! Here, he presents a special show titled “The Last of the 50s” to celebrate his upcoming sixtieth birthday. Expect music from all over the world, including of course music from his home country of Cuba! Also, he will play a wide range of songs, from classical to […]
FUZZY MATH
FUZZY MATH
Fuzzy Math has been a fixture on the Twin Cities scene for nearly 15 years, led by keyboardist-composer Mark Vandermyde and featuring some of the finest players around (Andrew Schwandt on tenor sax, Matt Peterson on bass and Haralds Bondaris on drums). They have released 5 CDs, each offering a new iteration their uniquely eclectic […]
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EASTER w/ TINA SCHLIESKE & FRIENDS
EASTER w/ TINA SCHLIESKE & FRIENDS
Tina Schlieske's Dakota shows give you both the intimacy of a living room show and blowing the roof off stadium concert levels. She's bringing her friends and sister Laura for a special Sunday Service.
RED HOT DJANGO PEPPERS
RED HOT DJANGO PEPPERS
“fantastic Django Reinhardt-inspired melodies” – Baby Blue Arts The Red Hot Django Peppers is a band that formed from the love of the music of Django Reinhardt. The troupe consists of guitarists Ryan Picone and Jose Betanzos, violinist Danny Lentz, and bassist Sean Roderick. The Red Hot Django Peppers had their premiere performance […]
EASTER w/ TINA SCHLIESKE & FRIENDS
EASTER w/ TINA SCHLIESKE & FRIENDS
Tina Schlieske's Dakota shows give you both the intimacy of a living room show and blowing the roof off stadium concert levels. She's bringing her friends and sister Laura for a special Sunday Service.
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“SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE
“SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE
What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
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Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
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The Cherry Pit Presents: Bible Study at Berlin
The Cherry Pit Presents: Bible Study at Berlin
The Cherry Pit presents an open jam for musicians and music lovers in the Twin Cities. It’s a social hub for Twin Cities creatives, a training ground to refine musicianship, and a vehicle for high-vibrational improvisation. This is not a free-form basement jam or strictly a jazz jam. Our goal is to find an equilibrium […]
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Jimmy Farace Quartet
Jimmy Farace Quartet
Jimmy Farace, Kenny Reichert, Ethan Philion, and Devin Drobka will be celebrating Farace’s debut album release on Thursday, April 24 at Berlin with two sets of original music and arrangements for a modern jazz quartet. From an early age, Jimmy Farace has been captivated by the beauty and expressive power of the baritone saxophone. With […]
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Blue Fox Foundation Presents: Kevin Sun Quartet
Blue Fox Foundation Presents: Kevin Sun Quartet
Saxophonist Kevin Sun brings his NYC-based quartet on the road in support of his latest album, Quartets, released on Endectomorph Music. The quartet features his longtime collaborators pianist Christian Li (Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Sungazer), bassist Walter Stinson (Adam O’Farrill’s Stranger Days, Onyx Collective), and drummer Kayvon Gordon (Sullivan Fortner Trio). The band will be performing […]
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Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
Paul Hecht’s Pyrography
Paul Hecht’s Pyrography
Hailing from Chicago, Pyrography is led by pianist/keyboardist Paul Hecht, who came of age as an improvising musician in Chicago with a vital generation of performers including Greg Ward, Matt Ulery, Quin Kirchner, and particularly Rob Clearfield. He now teaches eclectic classes in music and culture at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and performs regularly […]
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JACK SCHABERT RESIDENCY
JACK SCHABERT RESIDENCY
Our very own Jack Schabert is putting together a mini-residency at MetroNOME. Three wonderful opportunities to see this young drummer perform with some of the best musicians in the Twin Cities.
JACK SCHABERT RESIDENCY
JACK SCHABERT RESIDENCY
Our very own Jack Schabert is putting together a mini-residency at MetroNOME. Three wonderful opportunities to see this young drummer perform with some of the best musicians in the Twin Cities.
2 events,
“SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE
“SIT – IN” PERFORMANCE SERIES w/t MN HARD BOP COLLECTIVE
What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
1 event,
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
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The David Mitchell Group
The David Mitchell Group
David Mitchell is a working jazz musician, music educator, and former tech business owner. His Youth In Jazz non-profit runs the Minnesota Youth Jazz Bands program. It also sponsors free jazz concerts by professional musicians in schools and community centers. Tonight David will perform tasteful jazz standards with a wonderful group of musicians. David Mitchell […]
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Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Mary Louise Knutson Solo Piano
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
