Dean Magraw and Suwal Singh bring their music to the Dunsmore Jazz Room! This fortuitous collaboration presents a fresh expression of the dramatically playful interplay between strings & percussion - featuring the sonic cornucopia of tabla weaving into the colorful vibrations of guitar - melodies, grooves, laughter, tears, heart - hear it, heal it. Dean […]

Ahmed Abdulkarim has been performing music his entire life. He began on the piano, then moved to the bugle to the trombone before finally settling on the trumpet in 1956. Trumpet jazz is where he truly found his voice. Abdulkarim studied under Manny Laureano of the Minnesota Symphony and has performed at legendary venues including […]

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 scene in the Twin Ports area.    His sextet includes some of the best jazz musicians in Duluth, and they will be performing all original […]

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 to the world of jazz. Bates is a key member of the Atlantis Quartet, where his dynamic and inventive bass lines contribute to the ensemble's […]

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 from Meisel’s latest vinyl recordings: "Spirit Dance," a tribute to 1960s John Coltrane, and "Jarred," inspired by 1970s Miles Davis. Band Members: Ryan Meisel - […]

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 American Music.  Their set is a celebration of community and collaboration built on a foundation of love.   Featuring: Nolan Mancl-Saxon - bandleader/drums Blake Krapfl - saxophone […]

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 to modern epics, each tune gets leveled up with lush harmonies, daring solos, and that unmistakable jazz feel. Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or a […]

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, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Burt Bacharach and more. Known for his imaginative orchestrations and bold harmonic style, Yeshaya’s work bridges jazz tradition and modern sophistication […]

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 of a handful of "players who have created an alternative jazz-scene... all of whom are playing adventurous, original music."  His latest project, Action, features the outstanding and […]