Celebrated pianist Dale Alexander will perform a set of solo piano tunes. Growing up in Minneapolis, Dale Alexander's first band was a trio with Prince and André Cymone. He recorded with Prince on the 94 East Street CD project right before Prince signed his solo contract. He then toured with Prince on the Sign ‘O […]

Expect an intimate performance from {trés}, where classical chamber music merges with the vibrant pulse of Latin America and the Caribbean. Blurring the lines between classical, contemporary, and jazz, the trio weaves together dynamic improvisation, lush harmonies, and new arrangements of compositions that invite movement and celebration. This genre-defying set promises an immersive and deeply […]

Bassist Ted Olsen is Berlin’s artist in residence on Sundays this August. For the third installment of his residency, Olsen will perform in pianist Michael Cain’s trio alongside drummer Adam Harder Nussbaum. The trio will present two sets of jazz infused with R&B and contemporary influences. Band Members: Michael Cain - Piano Ted Olsen - […]

Horn player Jake Baldwin and vocalist Tommy Boynton will celebrate the August releases of their latest albums—Vanishing Point and Tommy Tunes II: Too Casual, respectively—with a charming, cozy, and fun co-headlined show. ◊ Vanishing Point is Jake Baldwin’s third release on Shifting Paradigm Records. Featuring Baldwin on trumpet and cornet, Cody McKinney on bass, Adam […]

Deano (guitar) & Suwal (tabla) bring their music to the early sets at Berlin. This fortuitous collaboration presents a fresh expression of the dramatically playful interplay between strings and percussion—featuring the sonic cornucopia of tabla weaving into the colorful vibrations of guitar—melodies, grooves, laughter, tears, heart—hear it, heal it... Dean Magraw studied at the University […]

Sophia Kickhofel will be bringing her NYC-based quartet to Berlin to perform a selection of original compositions and jazz standards. The band takes inspiration from nature and the joy in creating art to provide audiences with a sense of comfort and community. Band Members: Sophia Kickhofel - Alto Saxophone Esteban Castro - Piano Jayla Chee […]

DJ Wicked is a dancer and DJ from London, UK. His main wavelengths: soul, jazz, funk, Brazilian house, and UK house. He has played in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Miami for about 25 years. He loves speakeasies, jazz clubs, and deep underground clubs.

Doug Little & Havana Highlife is a quintet that combines the sizzle of salsa with the harmonic richness of jazz. This project swims the seas between musical genres, showcasing intriguing, entrancing, Latin jazz at its best. The group is led by saxophonist, flutist, and composer Doug Little. Little has studied in Brazil and Cuba, performed […]

Alexis Rose is a multi-disciplinary artist with a focus on DJing and graphic design. Her sound is energetic, deep, and ethereal. With roots in R&B, hip-hop, electronic, indie, jazz, and alternative music, she blends her inspirations seamlessly into a new age feel. From deep house to UK garage, Alexis knows how to work a room. […]

Ted Olsen will be joined by longtime rhythm section colleagues Joe Strachan and Miguel Hurtado for a night of explorative, emotive modern jazz. Featuring original compositions, arrangements, and standards, the first set will feature NYC-based young lion Sophia Kickhofel on alto saxophone. The second set will feature the outstanding vocalist and songwriter Aby Wolf. Band […]

A very special house band will open this evening’s jam: Dave Power on drums, Eric Carranza on guitar, and Cody McKinney on bass. After the Desert Noir Trio show, the house band will stick around to jam. ◊ The Cherry Pit presents an open jam for musicians and music lovers in the Twin Cities. It’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. For the final night of Shifting Forms, celebrate the […]