Aaron O’Connor is a trumpet player and composer from the Twin Cities area. He moved to Duluth to continue his education and quickly became a part of the growing jazz […]

Django meets Djimir

Framework—the jazz trio composed of drummer Jay Epstein, guitarist Chris Olson, and bassist Chris Bates—will perform two hour-long sets. Chris Bates is an accomplished bassist recognized for his remarkable contributions […]

Milwaukee saxophonist Ryan Meisel presents a night of original jazz featuring Minneapolis-based guitarist Toivo Hannigan and bassist Dan Carpel with Milwaukee’s Jake Polancich on drums. The quartet will perform music […]

Minneapolis-based drummer Nolan Mancl-Saxon presents an evening of music from their upcoming album, Music of a Moment.  Steeped in a variety of influences, Mancl-Saxon's compositions embody what it means to play Black […]

Modern Jazz Trombonist

Press Start and step into a world where jazz meets joystick. This electrifying trio transforms iconic video-game themes into rich, swinging arrangements—blending nostalgia, improvisation, and pure groove. From 8-bit classics […]

The Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra brings together world-class musicianship and cinematic big-band power under the direction of celebrated composer, arranger and pianist Adi Yeshaya, whose credits span Prince, Whitney Houston, […]

Saxophonist David Binney is one of the most prolific jazz musicians on the scene today. He is acclaimed as a considerable and highly individual compositional talent. Jazz Times recently picked Binney one […]

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 […]

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 […]