Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago (percussionist/drum set), the Twin Cites Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) brings together the drama of big band jazz, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished musicians.

It was in late 2022 that Jarrod Lawson had the biggest, and most unexpected, thrill of his music career. He had just received a glowing endorsement in print from Michelle Obama, in an Entertainment Weekly interview. When asked who she was listening to, after mentioning Beyonce, added “There’s this young jazz, blue-eyed soul kid Jarrod Lawson that I’m loving.” […]

Nathan Hanson and Erik Fratzke will explore the nooks and crannies of post-structuralist and restructuralist melodies and grooves. Jazz tunes, folk songs, and classic skronk will inform the proceedings. Join us and become familiar with the unfamiliar. Then, Scott Burton and Steve Hirsh will add their instincts to the Fratzke/Hanson ambiance for a second set […]

Bulldozer School is a boundary-pushing trio featuring bassist and multi-instrumentalist Anthony Cox, drummer Dave King, and saxophonist/electronic artist Brandon Wozniak. The group moves fluidly between original compositions, reimagined standards, and open-ended explorations, blending acoustic and electronic textures with a focus on interaction, nuance, and spontaneity. Cox has performed with artists such as John Scofield, Geri […]

Bassist Josh Granowski, drummer Chris Hepola, and pianist Mike Vasich will pay tribute to legendary pianist Bill Evans on two consecutive nights at Berlin. Longtime Midwesterner Josh Granowski has been making music in Minnesota for more than a decade. He has played upright bass and bass guitar/FX with notable forward-thinking improvisers including Davu Seru, George […]

Joined by his New York City–based quartet, New Zealand-born bassist/composer Hamish Smith presents his latest Ropeadope release, Elsewhere Now, an album of all-original material that explores themes of personal and global change. Don’t miss his Midwest debut at Berlin! Band Members: Hamish Smith - Bass Nicola Caminiti - Saxophone Gabriel Chakarji - Piano Miguel Russell […]

Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra is a New Orleans and Balkans styled brass band playing the music of Paul Fonfara. Our repertoire includes cinematic avant spy jazz, tango, klezmer, modern modal takes on traditional Balkans sounds and vintage-esque big band arrangements. Think John Zorn polka, Duke Ellington in an episode of Twin Peaks, the Johnny Quest theme […]

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Bassist Josh Granowski, drummer Chris Hepola, and pianist Mike Vasich will pay tribute to legendary pianist Bill Evans on two consecutive nights at Berlin. Longtime Midwesterner Josh Granowski has been making music in Minnesota for more than a decade. He has played upright bass and bass guitar/FX with notable forward-thinking improvisers including Davu Seru, George […]

An evening of music by Antonio Carlos Jobim and other legends of Bossa Nova and Brazilian Jazz genre. Natania Kamin: Vocal Pavel Jany: Guitar John Croarkin: Sax, Flute, Harmonica Ted Godbout: Piano Matt Senjem: Bass Josue Alfaro: Drums, Vocal Natania Kamin is a charismatic vocalist, songwriter and dancer who is passionate about sharing the music of […]

Venezuelan pianist Gabriel Chakarji and Italian saxophonist Nicola Caminiti join forces to present a special evening of modern jazz featuring compositions by all band members. Band Members: Nicola Caminiti - Saxophone Gabriel Chakarji - Piano Miguel Russell - Drums Hamish Smith - Bass ⊹ Nicola Caminiti is a New York-based Italian saxophonist, composer, arranger, and […]

A r/evolving jazz combo led by vocalist Sophie Javna, playing reimagined standards, soul and improvisation.   Featuring: Sophie Javna - vocals Pete Quirsfeld - drums Steven Hobert - piano Calvin Caron - bass

Donald Harrison, saxophone Billy Harper, saxophone Cecil McBee, bass George Cables, piano Eddie Henderson, trumpet David Weiss, trumpet Billy Hart, drums Experience counts, especially in jazz. The more time musicians spend interpreting tunes and interacting with others, the more articulation an audience can expect. You can hear the fruits of such work in the expressive […]