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Todd Harper Leads Group into Metronome in Saint Paul, Saturday May 16

Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band

Kenny Reichert: Letters from the Road

Fifteenth Anniversary of The American Roots Revue at the Dakota in Minneapolis Saturday May 9

David Ambrosio

Kalia Vandever

Minnehonk 2026 Comes to Minneapolis, May 1-3

Bessie Snow’s Artistic Background Helps Her Program Her Club, Volstead’s Emporium in Minneapolis

Rebel Loon of MN Benefits Local Immigrants Affected by Ice

Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theater Presents International Flamenco Event April 24 Through 26

The Inspirations and Explorations of Riley Mulherkar

Tom Peschges Finally Creates CD of Original Songs

Steve Kenny Leads Blue Chunks into the Berlin Jazz Club in Minneapolis, Friday April 3

The Foxgloves Heads the Bill at the Dakota in Minneapolis, Tuesday March 31

Jenny Klukken - Marimba Standard

Jazz in the Cities Festival provides Pathways into Enjoying and Understanding Jazz March 28

Celebrating Sidney Bechet with Tony Balluff of the South Side Aces

Ella Grace releases her debut CD at Berlin in Mpls

Eli Zukor Quintet at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis this Saturday Night

Pert Near Sandstone Hosts Annual String Band Gatherin’ this Weekend at the Turf Club

Minneapolis Men and Women of Motown Present Great Motown Music at the Dakota

Arne Fogel Releases "Arnthology"

Laurels String Quartet Plays every Sunday this March at Berlin in Minneapolis

Strange Heart: Bringing John Berryman's Dream Songs to the Stage

Tristana Ward Leads Pandora’s Other Box into Crooners to Celebrate the Legacy of Lilith Fair Sunday March 8

Theo Bleckmann on "Love and Anger"

Dean Magraw and Davu Seru Perform at High Hat in Saint Paul

John Penny’s Virtual Band Performs Sundays 11 to 2 at the Golden Thyme in Saint Paul

Second 2026 Cedar Commissions Show at the Cedar Cultural Center on Saturday February 21

The Eclectic Styles and Influences of the Brass Messengers

First 2026 Cedar Commissions Show at the Cedar Cultural Center on Friday February 20

Sweetheart Show Comes to Crooners on Valentines Day, February 14

Big Band Meets Hip Hop in Adam Meckler's New Album "Sampled "

Rhythmically Speaking Dance Struts its Stuff at the Ordway Next Thursday

Swingin’ Motown Celebrates Black History Month Feb 8

Duo Corda Meshes Multiple Styles to Create a New Space for Cello and Guitar

Joanne Lundberg on Debt Consolidation

Jazz at the Lexington

Joanne Lundberg on Debt Consolidation

Soul Artist, Jarrod Lawson presents songs from his album "Be The Change" at Dakota in Mpls, Jan 28th.

Klezmer On Ice Comes to Minneapolis This Weekend

A Conversation with Pianist Aaron Parks

Irish Music Duo Northern Shores Performs for Whoosh, a play that Explores Minnesota History and Mythologizing

Bob Mintzer of the YellowJackets talks to Jazz88's Patty Peterson on their new album and tour called Fasten Up.

Double Down Daredevils Presents Unique Bluegrass Blend at Crooners, Saturday January 31

Wayne Anthony, Mick Sterling and Scotty Bahr Present Spinning Wheel Trilogy, Songs of Blood Sweat and Tears, Chicago and Tower of Power, Jan 30 and 31

Canadh Croi Combines Celtic and African Traditions in CD Release Event at Celtic Junction

Steve Clarke Quartet Plays Steve’s Favorites, Sunday January 18 at Crooners

Paul Barry’s Blues Synthesis Builds on the Work of His Mentors

Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra with Jennifer Grimm at Crooners Sunday January 11

Maude Hixson Creates New CD Focused on Winter

Fred Keller’s Book and Songs Recall Nuances of Minnesota History

Minnesota Boychoir Performs at Crooners in Fridley This Friday Evening

Three Bands Combine Forces December 23 to Fight Child Hunger at Icehouse

Adam Bohanan Presents a Funky Hanukkah at the Cedar in Minneapolis, December 18

Heyarlo Presents its Unique Blend at Berlin in Minneapolis Next Thursday

Maud Hixson: When Winter Comes

David Hazeltine on Five Decades of Jazz and Friendship

Kendra Glenn Sings Next Friday and Saturday at Umbra in Minneapolis

Sean Mason on His Latest Album, "A Breath of Fresh Air"

Red Thread and Ponyfolk Sing Europe-based Christmas Songs the Cedar in Minneapolis This Friday

JazzMn Orchestra's Holiday Concert Dec 8th with Connie Evingson and Bruce Henry on

Regional Jazz Trio Performs its Mix of Composition and Improvisation Next Wednesday at Icehouse

Twin Cities Afro-Beat Collaboration: Black Market Brass and Obi Original

Jeff Perry’s Sonic Dream Trio Reimagines Pop at the Lexington the Friday after Thanksgiving

Veteran Minneapolis Musician Scott Scooter Nelson in First CD Where He is the Leader

The Execs Celebrate 60 Years of Big Band Music

Yazmin and Beat Zero

Vanguard New Music Series Features 4 Local Composers Next Thursday November 20

Three Promising Youthful Singers Coached by J.D. Steele Perform at Minneapolis’ Aster House

Overdressed Duo Brings Audiences Closer to Opera at Crooners This Coming Thursday

Steve Kenny Leads Trumpet Summit into Crooner’s Friday October 31

Dancing to the Beat of No Drummer - Pamela York and the Affinity Trio

Minneapolis Fiddler AJ Srubas in Major Traditional Bluegrass Shows Around Minneapolis

Zeitgeist New Music Presents Original Work by J.C. Sanford and Randy Bauer Next Weekend

Adi Yeshaya Showcases Jennifer Grimm on New Album "Produce"

Dee Dee Bridgewater Comes Full Circle with "Elemental"

Atlantis Quartet Celebrates its New CD and New Performing Concept This Weekend at Berlin in Minneapolis

Joel Shapira Showcases his new Solo Guitar Project at Twin Cities Venues

Kristin Korb Brings "Sweet Dreams" Project to Twin Cities

Pierre Lewis and Dale Alexander in Duet Concert at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis Next Saturday

Kashimana Sings of Childbirth and Parenting

Sarah Morris Releases New CD of Original Songs This Friday at the Dakota in Minneapolis

Thirty Second Street Jazz Plays Miles Plus Its Own Originals at Metronome This Coming Friday

Aja Parham Sings Sarah Vaughan Thursday October 2 at Crooners

Tap Style Guitar Stylist Billy McLaughlin Creates Memorable Melodies

Riffin’ Trio Performs at Dusty’s in Minneapolis Next Sunday

Global Jazz Collegium Plays Fusion Jazz Classics Plus Original Music Next Thursday at the Hook and Ladder

Global Jazz Collegium Plays Fusion Jazz Classics Plus Original Music Next Thursday at the Hook and Ladder

Finding Magic in The Musical Moment - Makaya McCraven

Celebrating 40 Years of the Dakota with Founder Lowell Pickett

Yuko Mabuchi Is Bringing Her Sound to the Selby Ave Jazz Fest

Selby Avenue Jazz Fest Bigger than Ever and Comes to Saint Paul Friday - Sunday September 12 -14

Lawrence El (Mint Condition) Stays Humble and Reunites with His Brothers and His Mentors

Paulus Shafer in First Ever Twin Cities Appearance

The Aesthetics of The Messthetics

Charlie Parr at the Dakota Friday September 5

Straight No Chaser Presents Concert of Thelonious Monk Music at Berlin, Friday August 29

Patty Peterson Leads Jazz Women All-Stars into Crooner’s Dunsmore Room this Coming Friday

Twin Cities Veteran Musicians in Fresh Approach to Classic Pop

Adam Meckler Is Refueling in Minneapolis

The MN Hard Bop Collective Hosts a Student Concert at Metronome Brewery on Monday, August 11

Dosh Corrals An Improvised Orchestra For a Throwdown at Palmer's

A Story That's Still Being Written: New Insights into the Life and Music of Louis Armstrong

Mark Whitfield Prepares for His Show at the Lakeside Guitar Festival

Abinnet Berhanu, Yohannes Tona and Kibrom Birhane Have Formed ENGOCHA

Minnesota Jazz Legends 2025 with Art Katzman, Grant West, Debbie Duncan and Jay Epstein

JC Sanford Grows the Northfield Jazz Festival

Joan Hutton and Guest Artist Stephanie Wiesler Are Ready for Taste of MN

Twin Cities Django Crusader Ryan Picone

Toussaint Morrison Likes Jazz Too

Emmet Cohen Builds Community Wherever He Goes

Jenny Klukken Jazz Fest 2025

Jennifer Grimm Jazz Fest 2025

Katia Cardenas Jazz Fest 2025

Hannah Harder Jazz Fest 2025

Adi Yeshaya Jazz Fest 2025

The Evolution of L.A. Buckner

The Making of a New Orleans Clarinet Queen: Doreen Ketchens

Selby Avenue Brass Band with Thomasina Petrus at Crooners Friday May 13

Steve Cole's Band Brings Out The Best In Him

Ted Olsen Continues His Journey as a Composer and Bassist

Saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield visits The Playroom to talk about his concert at the Capri Theatre June 3, new music and his deep connection to Prince.

Twin Cities Jazz Festival Executive Director Dayna Martinez Visits Jazz88

Hennepin Fest Presents Artists Representing History

We Aren't Doing This for Nostalgia! The Genre-Bending Music of the Klezmatics

The Gated Community Releases New CD at the Parkway in Minneapolis June 1

Commemorating George Floyd with Music

Connie Evingson Has Planned a Star-Studded Farewell to Beloved Twin Cities Venue The Woman's Club

Twin Cities Gospel Singing Legend Tells of His Songs and His Mission

Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs: Totally In the Moment and Totally Fun

What Makes Up the Gumbo - Charles McPherson Discusses the Ingredients of His Art

Dr. Rose Brewer & Thandisizwe Jackson-Nisan Honor Malcolm X on his 100th Birthday

John Keston, Anthony Cox and Suwal Singh in an evening of Musical Discovery on May 15

A Show at the Ordway Spotlights Women Pioneers of Silent Film

Patrick Lamb shares insights on collaborating with music legends and previews his debut Crooner’s concert on May 9th with Minnesota's Legendary “Peterson Brothers”, Ricky, Paul & Jason.

Wayne Anthony Leads 16 Piece Big Band for Nights of Great Songs in the IDS Tower in Minneapolis

JC Sanford, Aby Wolf and Scott L/ Miller Combine to Create Experimental Jazz

Three Dance Companies in Mega Dance Event

Larry McDonough Quartet Celebrates its New CD which Celebrates Jazz Legends

New Quantum Mechanics CD Treads Line between Fact and Fantasy

Michael Bland Brings People Together in Service of Prince's Music

The Minnesota Poets Collective Is Seeking Poets and Poems

Geoff Jones and John Della Selva at Umbra Next Friday

Kassa Overall Brings His Approach Full Circle at The Dakota on Wednesday

"You've Got to Really Listen" - Martin Tyalor on Great Guitars

Latin Soul Vibe Quartet Brings Eclectic Mix to Crooners Next Thursday

Marijuana Deathsquads Brings its Experimental Electronic Music April 9 at Icehouse in Minneapolis

Black gospel and Somali blues come together at the 'Crossroads'

Karrin Allyson Spotlights Rodgers and Hart, Rodgers and Hammerstein at Crooners

Celebrating Jazz Apreciation Month with Big Bands

Trevor McSpadden Presents Birthday Tribute to Merle Haggard at Icehouse April 5

Joyful Expressions: Renee Rosnes on "Crossing Paths" and "Arboresque"

Judi Vinar Puts The Music in Front as She Prepares for a Weekend of Shows at the Capri

For Ryan Keberle the Trombone is Just a Vehicle

Kevin Gamble Leads Trio into Berlin in Minneapolis Next Saturday Night

Road Warriors Pushing Chain Do It All

On the Crisp Edge of Rhythm - Bela Fleck on the BEAT Trio

"The Safe Route Isn't That Safe" - Shabaka Brings New Sounds and Settings to the Walker

Jazz Age Rumpus IV Spotlights New York Sounds of Bix, Duke, and Lee Wiley

The Cello Quartet with the Widest Repertoire in the World

The Silverback Trio’s Free Improvisation Within a Group Concept

Madeleine Peyroux Sings Songs of Love, Life, and Justice

"It Don't Get Better Than That" - Pianist Bill Charlap Comes to the Twin Cities

For the First Time in Their Careers, Bob James and Dave Koz Share Their "Living Room Music"

Dayna Martinez Previews the 2025 Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Heartland Souvenirs’ March 8 Performance Showcases the Trio’s Fresh Takes on John Prine Songs

Pam Linton Showcases Her New Collection of Carter Family Songs at Crooner’s on March 14

Black Market Brass and Obi Original Team Up for a New Single and Release Party

Erik Brandt Previews the Good Acoustics Songwriter Showcase

Giving Props to Irene Higginbotham, Composer of "Good Morning Heartache"

Brent Fuqua Throws Birthday Bash and Release Party March 13 at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis

Adrian Younge Brings An Orchestra and His Own Reality to the Turf Club in Saint Paul

The Song Has to Be About Me - Bettye LaVette

Heartland Souvenirs’ March 8 Performance Showcases the Trio’s Fresh Takes on John Prine Songs

"Do It Because You Love It" - Bobby Commodore Celebrates His Retirement from Performing

"Do It Because You Love It" - Bobby Commodore Celebrates His Retirement from Performing

Emma Garau Aims to Make Avant-Garde Jazz People Can Groove To

For Hannah Harder, Music is a Central Part of Her Life

Doug Otto and Hurricane Harold Bring Mix Old Blues with Fresh Blues-Based Originals

Gabe Terraciano of the Turtle Island String Quartet Sneaks in a Gig at Berlin Tonight in Minneapolis

Joe Cruz Presents Sounds of Santana Next Thursday in Stillwater

Joe Cruz Presents Sounds of Santana Next Thursday in Stillwater Image

Lucia Sarmiento Sets Up Shop at Berlin This Weekend to Celebrate Her New Album

Johnnie Brown Pays Tribute to Barry White February 23 at Chanhassen Dinner Theater

Annual Minneapolis Battle of the Jug Bands Next Weekend

The Myriad Musical Voices of Wycliffe Gordon

Terrell X is Done Playing a Character

Filmmaker John Scheinfeld on "What the Hell Happened to Blood Sweat and Tears?"

Dorothy Doring Performs a Cabaret Night on February 15 at the Phipps Center

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective Performs with Guest Artist at Crooner’s, Saturday February 15

Brent Fuqua Throws Birthday Bash and Release Party March 13 at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis

Walker West Hosts A Youth Women in Jazz Workshop

Global Jazz Collegium’s First Time at Berlin in Minneapolis

Pop Wagner’s Hampden Rounders Plays for Brunch Next Saturday at Icehouse in Minneapolis

The Skruffians Reggae and Bebop Combination is Filled with Surprises

A New Guitarist Comes to Town - Scott Burton

Room3 Releases Moqueca and Prepares for Best New Bands at First Ave

North Star Jazz Workshops Launch Adult Classes

The River City Jazz Orchestra Pleases Ears in Familiar and Unfamiliar Ways

Star of the North Jazz Orchestra In its Monthly Beast Barbecue Show Tuesday January 28

Omar Abdul-Karim and Kavyesh Kaviraj Have A Vision for Their Music

A Great Jam on a Cold January Night in Northeast Minneapolis

Burning Blue Rain Releases New EP Wednesday January 29 at 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis

Ghost of a Chance: Using One Couple's History to Tell a Bigger Story About Race in Minnesota

Kendra Glenn, Ginger Commodore and Monique Blakey Combine for a Tribute to Singer Anita Baker

"It's a Group Effort, It's a Family Affair" - Bill Summers and Mike Clark Reflect on 50+ Years of Headhunters

Light Transforming Darkness: A Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert at U of M

Bruce Henry Uses Music To Build Community

Jennifer Grimm and Joe Cruz Perform Great Songs Thursday Evenings at Ingredients in White Bear

Pop Wagner’s Hampdon Rounders Plays for Brunch Next Saturday at Icehouse in Minneapolis

Manual Cinema Brings a Mo Willems Show to Children's Theatre

Larry Long’s American Roots Revue Returns to the Dakota Friday Night January 3

Sarah Morris’ Unique Americana style Blends Country and Jazz Influences

Sarah Savratil Leads 2-Saxophone Band into Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis Next Friday Night

Stanley Jordan Loves the Twin Cities and the Feeling is Mutual

Rose Lewis and Her Distinctive Original Jazz

"Give Me the Most Authentic Version of Yourself" - Pianist Bryan Nichols on Composing and Collaborating

Saxophonist, Boney James' New CD and Tour-Slow Burn

Monroe Crossing Presents Another Bluegrass Christmas at Crooner’s, Tuesday and Wednesday December 17 and 18

"Corpuscles of Possibilities Start To Open Up" - Reid Anderson Reflects on The Bad Plus's Next Chapter

Kathleen Johnson’s Holiday Hang is a Great Vocal Romp Next Wednesday at the Dakota in Minneapolis

Toussaint Morrison and Roz Prickel Share Their Favorite Holiday Songs as They Prepare for Their Sno Ball

Katia Cardenas Sings Her Favorites at Rondo Community Music Series December 7

Bruce Henry Keeps His Cool Even with Big Band Yule

Debbie Briggs Brings Her New Christmas Show to the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis Friday December 6

Grammy Award Winning Composer and Minnesota Native Maria Schneider Has a New Anthem for the Vikings

Annie Humphrey Presents Decolonizing Thanksgiving This Friday at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis

Andrew Walesch Sings Tony Bennett Next Wednesday Night at the Dakota in Minneapolis

The New Standards Celebrate the Holidays Their Way

Shawn Lewis on Planned Improvements to North Commons Park

L.A. Buckner Leads Big Homie into the Dakota in Minneapolis this Friday Night

Lucia Sarmiento, Saxophonist, Releases A New Single "Morning Delight"

Mike Wolter Trio Next Saturday Night at the Lexington in Saint Paul

L.A. Buckner Leads Big Homie into the Dakota in Minneapolis this Friday Night

The Importance of a Listening Room with Jennifer Grimm, Music Director for Crooners

Cory Wong talks about coming home for 2 concerts at the Palace Theater and his newest album with the Metropole Orkest.

Zacc Harris Makes His Cabin Record

Building Community Through Jazz - Emmet Cohen

Steve Kenny Quintet Presents Kenny’s Current Composing Concept, Blue Chunks, Saturday at Berlin in Minneapolis

Pat Bianchi + Hammond B3 = A Perfect Match

John Penny and the Virtual Band Performs at the Metronome in Saint Paul Tuesday November 12

Oogie_Push Tells Her Story with the Help of Water in "The Adventures of a Traveling Meskwaki"

Judy Carmichael Stays Nimble On Stage

Erik Fratzke Explains the Longevity and Philosophy of the Jazz Trio Happy Apple

MaLLy Likes Jazz Too

Intuition and Improvisation: Scott Amendola on New Trio Project

Celebrating Organist Shirley Scott with The MN Hard Bop Collective

Erin Livingston Features The Great American Songbook November 9 at Wayzata Concert

The Tony Rook Band Features Original Bluegrass Music

Playful Production Featuring Great Hallowe’en Music Comes to the Dakota on Hallowe’en Night

Dane Stauffer and Company Prepare for a Monstrous Melodies Cabaret at the Dakota on Halloween Night

Ava Mendoza and Liz Draper Reconnect and Celebrate The Joys Of Music

The Many Sides of Chris Botti

Celebrating the Legacy of Katherine Dunham at Lundstrum

Mike Lewis Prepares for a Month Long Monday Residency at Icehouse

Singer Richard Cortez Releases Debut Album "Mood Swings"

Connections and Collaborations: Jeff Coffin on Latest Recording "Only the Horizon"

L.A. Buckner and BiG HOMiE Are Bringing A Positivity Back to Minneapolis

Sinne Eeg Loves the Adventure of An Intimate Performance

Obi Original Visits Jazz88 to Help Celebrate Fela's Birthday

Traiveon and Candi and Bakkwooddrift and Perform “All Sweet Things: Tricks and Treats This Thursday at Icehouse in Minneapolis

Maud Hixson, Erin Schwab and Rick Carlson Present the songs of Noel Coward at Crooners Next Saturday

Southside Aces Present a Night of New Orleans Jazz at the Dakota in Minneapolis This Coming Monday

MacPhail Is Bringing an Icon of the Khayal Music of India to Minneapolis on Saturday October 12

Joel Shapira Reunites with One Of His Favorite Quartets to Share New Music

Celebrating the Birthday of Bud Powell with Dale Alexander

Ernest Bisong Prepares for a New Season of the Rondo Community Music Series at Walker-West

Tony Balluff’s Big Three Carries on the Fats Waller Legacy

Tony Balluff’s Big Three Carries on the Fats Waller Legacy

Sinatra at the Seasons is Wayne Anthony’s Sophisticated Evening of Music and Comedy Coming October 12 to Minneapolis

Twin Cities Jazz Guitarist Joel Shapira Releases Second Quartet CD at Berlin in Minneapolis, Thursday October 3

Brandon Commodore and L.A. Buckner Bring Their Bands to Crooners For a Saturday Show

Uncovering 'Jewels' in the Every Day World - Delfeayo Marsalis

Voz En Punto Bring the Spirit of Mexico Wherever They Go

Ritika Ganguly’s New Folk Opera Explores Climate Justice

Pat Donohue and the Prairie All-Stars Does it All!

Trombonist Dave Graf Has No Enemies and Knows Everything

Samara Joy Brings Her Octet to the Ordway on Saturday

Vocalist Ashley DuBose Prepares for a Jazzy Weekend with a Set at Selby Ave JazzFest

Zip Zap Circus Comes to Children's Theatre Company

Honoring Armstrong and Davis: Solomon Parham and Omar Abdulkarim Open Up Legends Season 15 With a Celebration of Two Icons

Oleta Adams talks about her Farewell Tour with Patty Peterson

Committing MPS to Serving True Foods: Bertrand Weber

Selby Avenue Jazz Fest is a Neighborhood Event Everybody Enjoys

"Trust On and Off Stage" The Marcin Wasilewski Piano Trio Explores Their Staying Power During Their 30-Year Anniversary Tour

Membership Concert at Celtic Junction Features Three Bands

Storytelling, Trust and Inspiration: Dylan Hicks and Small Screens

Peter Kogan Quintet performs at Jazz Central Studios this Friday Night

Laughing Waters Bluegrass Festival 25 is this Monday, Labor Day at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis

Ethan Iverson: Making Music for a Post-Modern World

Davina Likes Jazz Too

Andrea Swensson goes Deeper in her new book about Cornbread Harris

John Penny and the Virtual Band Performs at Lake Harriet Bandshell Wednesday August 28

New Primitives Celebrates New CD with State Fair Shows

Alan Braufman Revisits his Career and discusses his new album with Christian Fritz

Celebrating Fearlessness and Love: Lizz Wright on Her New Album 'Shadow'

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective Performs Next Sunday at Icehouse in Minneapolis

HeyArlo Performs at Sunset Series in Hopkins

Jazz Implosion Mondays Bring Electronics, Composition and Improvisation to Icehouse in Minneapolis

George Benson's New Album is A Dream Come True for Him and His Fans

Moore By Four Goes Keeps Going Cause It Keeps Being Fun

New LP by Kenan Serenbetz Features Original Unaccompanied Songs Recorded on Location, with Wildlife Background

Bobby Schnitzer and Dan Neale in Country and Blues Based Show Next Thursday Evening at Crooners

Pavel Jany and the Global Jazz Collegium Celebrate Their Latest Release "Labyrinth" at Metronome Brewery on Sunday

Carmen Bradford: From Jeans and Boots to Beaded Dresses

Ginger Commodore Launches a New Series at Crooners

Byron Stripling on Uptown Nights with Carmen Bradford and the Minnesota Orchestra

Global Jazz Collegium Celebrates New CD Saturday August 4 at the Metronome in St Paul

A Visit with Jane Monheit

A Visit with Jane Monheit

Joyann Parker Brings the Blues to the Woman's Club

Nyttu Chongo Performs his Jazz Bantu at the Ordway in Saint Paul this Friday Evening

The Roots of Steve Clarke and the Working Stiffs

Willow Waters Celebrates New Recording Project Next Thursday at the Cedar in Minneapolis

Joan Hutton and Sue Orfield Debut New CD of Original Music at Crooners Friday August 3

Jennifer Grimm and Grady Cartony on Next Generation: Jazz

Greg Bryant of Concurrence Shares the Concept and Spirit of their New Album "Indivisible"

When Vicki Victoria Sings, Expressing the Mood of the Song is the Main Thing

Singer Songwriter Carlisle Evans Peck Performs this Weekend at the Southern Theater

Kavyesh Kaviraj Releases His Debut Album This Weekend with a Celebration at the Dakota

Olive Norvell and Manny Hill Celebrate One Year of MPS Voices

Minnesota Original Music Festival Returns to Saint Peter July 17-21 2024

Northfield Jazz Fest Features Great Sets by Great Northfield Bands Saturday July 14, 2024

Accordo Plays String Ensemble Music with Passion and Virtuosity

Minnesota Jazz Legends 2024 with Mikkel Romstad, Dr. Henry Blackburn, Roberta Davis, and Brian Grivna

Kevin Gamble Trio at Icehouse in Minneapolis This Thursday at 6pm

WPK Trio Presents its Unique Piano Trio Style This Friday at Crooner’s Supper Club

Leslie Parker and DeCarlo Jackson Celebrate Black Dance Improvisation at the Cedar Cultural Center on Saturday

Patty Peterson talks to saxophonist, Claudia Medina, about her upcoming shows at the Twin Cities Jazz Fest 2024

Patty Peterson talks to Ella Grace (trumpet, composer) Twin Cities Jazz Fest 2024 Appearances

Nicole Zuraitis on Her Grammy Winning Album How Love Begins

Damian Kulash from OK Go Likes Jazz Too

Twin Cities Jazz Festival Presented on Multiple Stages Friday and Saturday June 21 and 22

Sophia Kickhofel Honors Ornette Coleman This Monday Night at Icehouse

Queen Drea, Pavielle and Tish Jones Celebrate Their Decades Long Bond And Prepare for a Juneteenth Celebration

Eliane Elias on Her New Recording Time and Again

Ben Williams Branches Out And Stays Rooted to the Spirit of Jazz

Jonathan Taylor Rush on the Minnesota Orchestra's Juneteenth Program

Mike Wolter from The Early Planets is Celebrating their New Album on Friday at MetroNOME Brewery

The Acme Big Band Makes Musical Statements with Great Repertoire and Great Arrangements

Joe Lovano Brings His Quartet to the Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Mango Jam of Minneapolis Still Dedicated to its Original Sound

Abinnet Berhanu Prepares for Saturday's Jazzclectic Concert

Walter Griffin and Patrice Goodall Abbe on Jazz Exhibit at Dow Art Gallery

Love, Trust, Respect and Listening - Stefon Harris and Black Out is More Than Entertainment

Erin Schwab is Celebrating Her Hero Bette Midler this Weekend at the Capri

Jennifer Grimm and Joe Cruz perform Covers with Originality and also Original Music this Weekend at the Umbra in Minneapolis

The Cedar Avenue Big Band Innovates Within Big Band Tradition

Karrin Allyson on "A Kiss for Brazil" and Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Jellybean Johnson and Martha Bragg on Minneapolis Sound Museum : Tales from the Northside

Preview of "Shoot for the Moon," New Album by Davina and the Vagabonds

Kevin Washington Prepares for a "Ceremony of Divineness"

The Trouble With Artie: Filmmaker Brigitte Berman on Her Oscar-Winning Documentary "Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got"

Wayne Anthony Recreates Frank Sinatra Music in a 1940s Setting, Saturday May 24 in Saint Paul

David Sanborn with Jazz88's Patty Peterson-from Oct 2018

Dan Newton’s Café Accordion Orchestra celebrates its Thirty-Year Anniversary

Conversation with 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Tracy Byrd

Keane Sense of Rhythm Tap Dance School Prepares for National Tap Dance Day

A Conversation with Adam Larson

"You Can't Lie in Music" - Don Was Reflects on a Life in Music

Robert "Sput" Searight of Ghost Note

Joe Alterman Plays Happy Serious Music in the Footsteps of His Heroes

Tony Balluff on Jimmie Noone, Jazzclectic, and the Jazz Age Rumpus

Taiko Drumming This Sunday at the Ordway in Saint Paul

Laura Louis-Jacques and Jesse Morgan on MPS Special Education Resource Fair

Pavel Jany’s World Jazz Collegium Pays Tribute to Jazz Rock Fusion at Crooner’s

The Amazing Musical Education of John Pizzarelli

Jazz88 Interviews Ron Carter And Wishes Him a Happy Birthday

Music is a Gift To Kamasi Washington's Spirit

Dayne Martinez Reveals Complete Lineup for Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Finding the Right Notes - Lynne Arriale on the Art of Composition and Her New Album "Being Human"

History Theater and Theater Mu Present Musical about the Swing Era Kim Loo Sisters

Jazz88 Wishes Cornbread Harris a Happy 97th Birthday

Jazz88 Wishes Cornbread Harris a Happy 97th Birthday

Steve Cole Is At His Best When He's Collaborating with Others

New Neighborhood Quartet Recording Features Contrasting Composing Styles

Anthony Cox Discusses the Legacy of Charles Mingus and Paul Chambers on Their Shared Birthday

Singer Thomasina Petrus Joins the Selby Avenue Big Band for Two Big Shows

Get Really Creative People to Try Out New Ideas - Jeremy Yvilsaker's Plan to Curate Mondays at Icehouse for April

Songwriter Charlie Maguire Sings New Songs at the Roots Cellar on Minneapolis’ West Bank This Saturday

Clarity and Swing: Maud Hixson on Her Roots and a Doris Day Tribute

New Ian George CD Focuses a Relationship’s Demise

Thomas Woytko on JAM Duluth

Aaron Diehl: Building on the Legacy of John Lewis and Third Stream Music

A Conversations Victor Cole from Metro State University

Hot Club at the Hook Presents Three Leading Minnesota Hot Club Jazz Bands

Dr. Andy Fleser from Schmitt Music Talks Piano on World Piano Day

Trigonal - "A Great Platform From Which We're Launching these Explorations"

The Expansive World of Diego Figueiredo

Sue Scott Presents Singer Songwriter Remi Love April 4 in the Island of Discarded Women Series

Pianist Miki Yamanaka on Her New Album "Shades of Rainbow"

Katia Cardenas Introduces a Jazz Workshop for Women, Non-Binary and Trans Players This Weekend at Walker-West

Michael Cain Prepares A Concert for Peace at MacPhail

Valerie June Will Play Her Songs and Tell Her Stories on Saturday Night

AJ Srubas Leads a Group of Great Fiddlers in Tribute to Kenny Baker

A Visit with Cyrille Aimee

A Visit with Jennifer Grimm and Joe Cruz

Mary Halvorson Discusses Her New Album "Cloudward"

Exploring New Sonic Worlds: JD Allen on His New Electro-Acoustic Album THIS

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective Performs Next Sunday at Icehouse in Minneapolis

Cody Steinmann Prepares to Perform and Record with Jazz Icon JD Allen

The Dregs Enliven St Patrick’s Weekend at the Metronome in Saint Paul

Supt. Sayles-Adams on MPS Budget Gap, National Nutrition Month

JT Bates is Curating Monday Nights in March at Icehouse

Red Thread Combines Folk Traditions in Fresh Ways

Tina Schlieske's Journey To Jazz Started From the Inside

"Whatever We Were Able to Conjure in that Moment is a Part of Us" - deVon Russell Gray, Davu Seru and Nathan Hanson Revisit Their 2020 Album "We Sick"

LA Buckner Steps into His Own Artistry and Brings It to The Stage of Crooners

Dayna Martinez Previews the Twin Cities Jazz Festival

GiftedHandz showcases its Gospel Fusion Friday Night at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis

Dakota Show Combines Black History Month and Romance, 7pm Sunday, February 18

MacPhail Center for Music Faculty Members Present an Evening of Broadway Duets Next Thursday at Crooners

International Women’s Day Concert Coming to the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis This Friday Night

Adi Yeshaya Was Born to Be an Arranger

Kenny Garrett Tries to Make the Ancestors Proud

MPS Celebrates Black History Month With Exciting Events

Cathy McLeer from AARP Minnesota on the Twin Cities Winter Jazz Fest

Ancia Saxophone Quartet Showcases its New CD in Upcoming Performances

Jamecia Bennett Brings Jazz, Blues, and Soul to the Ordway

"The Way of the World Is Collaboration, Not Competition," Scotty Barnhart on Basie, His Recent Grammy and the MMEA All State Jazz Orchestra

Bruce A. Henry Brings a Music Celebration of the African-American Journey to The Dakota

Rich with Good Moves: The Alchemy of Tim Sparks' New Album

Purple Funk Metropolis Prepares for A Show at the Dakota

Brittany Tweed, Metro State University Director of Financial Aid, on FAFSA and Open House Event

Annual Minneapolis Battle of Jug Bands Presented Next Weekend

Wil B of Black Violin Discusses The Group's New Tour

New MPS Superintendent Shares Vision for Future of the District

Reflecting on J Dilla's Impact on His Birthday with Jedidiah Jones and Kevin Gamble

The Most Important Jazz Musician You've Never Heard Of - Loren Schoenberg On a New Eddie Durham Documentary

Cedar Commissions Present Fresh and Sometimes Out-of-the-Box Music this Weekend

Adam Levy Brings His New Sounds to metroNOME in St. Paul

Aubrey Logan: "There Was Never a Time When I Was Growing Up When Music Wasn't Pumped Into Me"

"It Was Done to Us and We're Passing it On" - The Sit In Series Wants To Pass Their Experience On To The Next Generation

"Your Most Valuable Currency as a Musician Is Your Reputation" - Billy Childs Reflects on the Impact of Grammy Nominations and Wins for Jazz Musicians

MPS hosting Orientation Sessions for Spanish Speaking Families

Steve Kenny Plays Coltrane Tribute at KJ's Hideaway

"Soul is a Feeling" - Dennis Spears on the Souled Out Concerts this Weekend at the Capri Theater

Five Day Klezmer Music and Yiddish Culture Event Coming to the Twin Cities

Michael Monroe Performs with Minnesota Music Masters Billy McLaughlin and John McAndrew This Sunday at the Parkway in Minneapolis

Mateo’s Rogue Tango Plays for Tango Enthusiasts Sunday January 28 at the Eagles in Minneapolis

Crime Novelist Michael Connelly on The Role of Jazz in Creating the Character of "Bosch"

Other Country Ensemble Plays North Mediterranean Music and Hosts Monthly International Music Nights

Drummers Abinnet Berhanu and Kevin Washington Take the Stage at Icehouse

Jazz88 Launches New Show "The Jazz Impulse" with Host Danny Sigelman

Making the Internet Funkier One Minute At a Time - Saint Paul Peterson on Funk Fridays

The First Annual STEAM Fest comes to Franklin on Jan. 25

Rabeca Issues CD Fueled by Pandemic Collaborations

"When Everybody Does Well, Everybody Does Well" - Jenny Klukken brings a Winning Attitude and a Huge Marimba to Crooners

Keeping the New Orleans Brass Band Tradition Alive... In Wisconsin!

Kaviyesh Kaviraj Celebrates Birthday with Gig at KJ's Hideaway

The Bad Plus Takeover: Chris Speed joins Jazz88 to Discuss their Upcoming Dakota Residency

The Bad Plus Takeover: Ben Monder joins Jazz88 to Discuss their Upcoming Dakota Residency

The Bad Plus Takeover: Reid Anderson joins Jazz88 to Discuss their Upcoming Dakota Residency

The Bad Plus Takeover: Dave King joins Jazz88 to Discuss their Upcoming Dakota Residency

"I Can't Remember A Time When I Wasn't Singing" - Joyann Parker on Roots

Karrin Allyson and Rod Fleeman Bring Their Holiday Spirit To Our Studios on the Way to Crooners

Mo' Better Comedy: How DeCarlo Jackson Followed His Muse to Collaborating with Comedians

Toussaint Morrison and Roz Prickel Discuss Holidays Shows and Pickles

MPS Prepares for Winter Break, New Superintendent

Stacey Kent on her new album "Summer Me, Winter Me"

"The Music Didn't Mean Anything Until This Band Got To Playing It" - Joshua Redman Reflects on Preparation and Inspiration

Dayna Martinez on Winter Jazz Fest 2024

Jazz88 Celebrates the Greatest Minnesota Releases of 2023 (Part 2)

Jazz88 Celebrates the Greatest Minnesota Releases of 2023 (Part 1)

Enrollment Season in full swing again at MPS

José James Loves a Mystery - New Music and Homecoming Christmas Shows

Oleta Adams talks to Patty Peterson about her Dakota performance Dec. 2, 2023

"It's Love" - Craig Dion and Jason Craft Explore the Music of Stevie Wonder on Sunday at The Capri Theater in Minneapolis

Deb Brown talks with Patty Peterson about her Holiday Concert and new CD.

"Music Makes the Holidays Warm and Lovely" - Minnesota Jazz Royalty Team Up to Kick Off The Holiday Season

Rhythmically Speaking Takes Guaraldi to the Stage Once Again with "Chill"

Maurice Jacox Can and Will Sing Any Song (Full Interview)

Maurice Jacox Can and Will Sing Any Song (Edited Interview)

Playing the Dakota is a Big Deal for Brandon Commodore and his group NRG

Jose James Sr Talks to Patty Peterson about his tribute to Grover Washington Jr

Trumpeter Russ Johnson Forges a Path Between Bop and Avant Garde

Franklin STEAM's "Mr. B" presents the new Read & Believe podcast

Metro State University Graduate Programs Preview Day

Mary Ann Sullivan of Mary Ann and the Money Makers

Harold López-Nussa Stretches out in France and Prepares to Visit Minneapolis

Cruzar La Cara De La Luna: A Mariachi Opera at the Ordway

Crash Responder Safety Week

"Every Other Culture Knows Their History, We Need to Know Our History Too" - Nabaté Isles Connects the Dots between Jazz and Hip-Hop

Kathleen Johnson Follows the Spirit at the Capri This Weekend

Alonzo King's "Deep River" Comes to Northrop

LA Buckner Prepares to Bring the Soulful and the Spooky to the Stage of The Dakota

As Federal Student Loan Debt Payments Resume, What Does It Mean for Minnesotans?

Southwest HS Introduces new DJ Program

4theKulture Podcast is Coming to MPS Voices

Amy Schendel and Mary Larew on "Music Across Minnesota" and the SPCM

Andy Mannix on Kid Cann and the 1935 Murder of Walter Liggett

Four Acoustic Bands Perform in One Night at the Hook and Ladder, Saturday November 4

"I Just Wanted to Play My Saxophone" Vic Volare's Swinging Life

Boom Island String Quartet Presents Hallowe’en show with Unexpected Music Next Saturday at the Metronome

"I'm Engaging with the Piano and the Tradition of the Instrument" - Craig Taborn Prepares for a Solo Show in his Hometown

Riverside Quartet Plays at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis Next Saturday Night

Fantastic Negrito Celebrates the Power of "Getting Something Done"

Leslie Vincent Performs "Bury Her Down" and Prepares to Get Spooky at The Granada Theater

David Garibaldi From Tower of Power Reflects on his Early Years

Reflecting on Roy Hargrove's Legacy with Omar Abdulkarim

Singer-Songwriter Skarlett Woods Celebrates New CD Next Saturday Night

Neil Young Tribute at the Parkway in Minneapolis Sunday October 22

Raycurt a.k.a. Fiddla Plays for Brunch Next Sunday at the Harriet Brasserie

Stablemates Bring Decades of Piano Trio Experience to the Metronome in Saint Paul

"Nothing Happens Without a Heartbeat" - Stokley is Local and Global with LA Buckner and Bakarii

Sounds of Blackness Featured in "Ever After" at the Ordway

Scott Keever Releases New CD at Celtic Junction October 21

Caption: Joan Hutton, Credit: D. Soderstrom Image by: D. Soderstrom Joan Hutton Joan Hutton Showcases Her Jazz Side in the Joan Hutton Jazz Project

"As long as the Fun is still Funning We'll Keep Rolling" - Kurt Elling on SuperBlue

Randy Brecker Joins Up with the JazzMN Orchestra

Minneapolis Public Schools gets 'active' this October

John Raymond Returns to the Twin Cities to Celebrate a New Release

"It All About Making Walker-West a Cultural Destination" - Walker-West Launches a New Season of the Rondo Community Music Series

"It Gives Me a New Passion" - Dorothy Doring Becomes a Songwriter

Tjårnblom Celebrates New CD with Performance this Friday at the American Swedish Institute

Pavielle and Dennis Spears Bring the Spirit of the Blues and More to the Stage of the Capri

Yohannes Tona and Dibekulu Bring Ethio-Jazz to the Twin Cities

Veronica Swift Finds Herself

"I Play What I Live" Alfredo Rodriguez Prepares for His First Visit to Minnesota

The Story of the MPLS String Project

Kavyesh Kaviraj is Bringing a Star Studded Ensemble to the Jazzclectic Concert on Friday, September 15

Playing for the Plants 2023 Celebrates a "Food Fight" in North Minneapolis

Wayne Anthony Fronts 7-Piece Band for Sinatra in the Sky This Friday and Saturday Night

Kevin Kling and Victor Zupanc Celebrate Summer into Fall at Crooners Cupper Club, Saturday Night September 16

Aja Parham Wants to Draw You in to Sarah Vaughan's Voice

Supt. Cox on first week of school, new benefits for ESPs

Jon Reyerson Discusses James J. Hill Days and the Jazzclectic Concert Series

Najee is Honored to Return to the Twin Cities

John Zorn at 70 - A Discussion between Philip Bither and Sean McPherson

New Group Inspired by Nat King Cole Hits the Stage at Icehouse this Friday

Multiple Opportunities to See the Twin Cities’ Acclaimed Balkan Band

Larry McDonough Celebrates Bill Evans at Crooners with "Kind of Bill"

Tony London Remembers Tony Bennett This Weekend at Crooners

With the No Man’s String Band Quality Plus Fun is the Key to Success

Minnesota Jazz Legends 2023

"It's a Passion Thing for Us" - Jack Barrett and Charlie Bruber Celebrate the release of "Red Meat Blues" on Wednesday Night

"The Refinement of Things" Celebrating Count Basie on his Birthday

The Selby Avenue Brass Band Plays for Sunday Church Service

Leading Minneapolis Guitarists Reimagine the Beatles Saturday Night at Crooners

Jamecia Bennett Lays it on the Line for the Evolution of Music

Diane Schuur Prepares for Her Show with the JazzMN Orchestra

Longtime Jack DeJohnette Collaborator Michael Cain helps Jazz88 Celebrate DeJohnette's 81st Birthday

Pianist Isaiah J. Thompson Discusses His Balancing Act

"His Ears Are Incredible" - JT Bates on Collaborating with John Medeski

Ted Godbout Does What He Does Best for Jazz at the Plaza at the Capri

JazzMN teams up with Grammy Winner Diane Schuur for a Night of Count Basie Music

Art and All That Jazz Festival Returns to Burnsville

Shahidi and Alicia Thao Perform on The Cedar Plaza, 5PM on August 9, 2023

Adam Meckler Gets the Orchestra Back Together for a Show at Crooners

More Horn Players Should Listen to More Singers and More Singers Should Listen to More Horn Players - Jason Fabus on His Approach

Greg Byers on his journey in Jazz Cello "Finding the Middle Ground and Being True to Your Artistic Vision"

Billy Stritch on Spontaneity, The Great American Songbook and His Time with Tony Bennett

Kashimana Performs Songs About Becoming a Mother at the Cedar in Minneapolis

Bruce Henry on Fifty Years in Music: "I've Been Given this Gift to Heal and to Build Community"

Brian Ziemniak and Julius Collins Discuss the BZ3 Organ Trio "It's Two Parts Elegant, One Part Savage"

Cecilia Smith on Mary Lou Williams: "She Didn't Get the Credit She Deserves for Contributing to the Language of Jazz"

Minneapolis Community Ed Presents its annual Summer Musical

"We're Bringing the Minneapolis Sound to the Stage" - Steve Cole Prepares for his Art and All the Jazz Festival Performance

Leslie Vincent on The Joy She Finds From Listening

Ticket to Brasil Honors Bossa Nova Great Antonio Carlos Jobin in Big Show at Crooners on Sunday July 23

Laila Biali Dishes on working with Sting and Kurt Elling, and the Importance of Embracing One's Own Uniqueness

The Minnesota Original Music Festival Presents Great Minnesota Music and Helps Musicians Connect

Shaun LaBelle talks about his Concert at the Capri Theater July 13, 2023

"It's a Brotherhood" - Omar Abdulkarim and Anthony Coleman II on Their Upcoming Concert at the Dakota

Vocalist Leslie Vincent Performs New Surprise-Filled CD at Crooners Supper Club

"You Can't Improvise Your Way Through It, You Have to Play the Notes" - Béla Fleck on Bluegrass

Carnival Cocoon is Scottie Miller’s Book / CD project of Beat Poetry Set to Musical Accompaniment

Ginger Commodore Prepares to Honor Tina Turner on Sunday at the Dakota

It's Talking Without Using Words - Dosh Discusses Improvising at Icehouse on Jazz88

Lila Ammons' Road to Jazz Singing Had Unexpected and Worthwhile Stops

Sarah Porwell-Lee and the Excitement over New Music Compositions

"More is More" Taylor Carik From Taste of Minnesota

David Billingsley Keeps Hope Alive with His Musical Projects

Kevin Washington on his new project "I'm Reinventing Myself"

Maud Hixson Sings Henry Mancini Saturday July 1 at Crooner’s Supper Club

Katia Cardenas and Lucia Sarmiento Discuss The New "Women in Jazz Initiative"

Christian McBride Discusses the Band He's Bringing to the Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Christian McBride Discusses the Band He's Bringing to the Twin Cities Jazz Festival

MsArnise talks about her Gladys Knight Tribute on The Morning Show with Patty Peterson

Paquito D'Rivera Discusses His Friendship with Dizzy Gillespie

Camille Thurman and Darrell Green Discuss Their Upcoming Performance at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Davina of Davina and the Vagabonds Discusses Their Upcoming Show at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Buddhist Priest Improvises Free Jazz on the Stage of Icehouse in Minneapolis, Friday Night June 23

Award Winning High School Jazz Band with Big Show at the Metronome in Saint Paul

Gary Hines from Sounds of Blackness Discusses Upcoming Show and New Single "Woke"

Manny Hill of MPS Voices Celebrates the Launch of the New Stream

Roosevelt High hosts the 3rd "Cars and Caffeine" Car Show June 17

Guitarist Cody Steinmann Visits Jazz88 to Talk Twin Cities Music and Hoppel Poppel

Jevetta Steele Discusses the Upcoming Juneteenth Celebration at Orchestra Hall

Supt. Cox wraps School Year, Previews MPS Summer Events

Kathleen Johnson Presents Ladies of Soul: A Juneteenth Celebration, Friday June 16 at the Dakota

Lori Dokken Leads a Great Say Gay All Day Cabaret Cast into Crooner’s June 11

Ernest Bisong from Walker-West Music Academy Visits Jazz88 To Talk Violins in Jazz

Former Sideman Cap’n Al Steps Out with Bold New Project

John Pizzarelli Calls to Discuss His New Album

Deadline for MPS Transportation Sign Up Is Fast Approaching

Dave King Connects with The Afternoon Cruise to Discuss The Bad Plus and Julian Lage

Doctor Mambo's Combo Visits Jazz Futures to Talk Prince

MPS' Career & Technical Education Principal explains the CTE Program

MPS to host another Mental Health Caregiver Institute

Capri Theater Hosts Meeting Advocating a Minneapolis Sound Museum June 7

Minneapolis Southwest High School Jazz Groups in Multi Style Concert Thursday June 1 at 7PM

Brandon Commodore Visits Jazz88 to Discuss His Jazzclectic Concert

Terrace Martin Visits Jazz88 to Discuss his Times in the Twin Cities and his Upcoming Shows at The Dakota

MPS Summer Scholars Begins June 26

Lewiee Blaze Visits Jazz88 to Discuss His Career and His Performance at Purple Day on June 3

Brandee Younger Calls into Jazz88 to Discuss Her Upcoming Show at the Dakota

Jake Baldwin Discusses Receiving a 4 Star Review in Downbeat Magazine

Sherry Minnick Sings with Mikkel Beckmen’s Percussion Thursday Night at the 331 Club in Northeast Minneapolis

Byron Stripling, featured artist for the JazzMN Orchestra, Talks Trumpet and Louis Armstrong with Jazz88

Sloane Martin, Sidelines Broadcaster for the Minnesota Lynx, Visits Jazz88 to Discuss The Upcoming Lynx Season

LA Buckner Visits The Afternoon Cruise in Advance of His Art-A-Whirl Performance

Chadwick 'Niles' Phillips Visits Jazz88 To Discuss the Upcoming ComMUSICation Concert at The Ordway

Ambrose Akinmusire Visits the Afternoon Cruise to Discuss His Upcoming Shows at The Walker Art Center

Geoff Jones With Great Interpretations of Great Songs at Flying Dutchman Spirits in Eden Prairie Saturday May 27

BE4 (students from Franklin Middle School) Joins Jazz88 in Advance of Their Performance at Viva City at South High

Melany Kahn talks mushroom foraging

Edison High School Jazz Band teams with The Good The Bad and the Funky in Big Spring Show

Pete Whitman Visits Jazz88 to Discuss His Upcoming Concert Conducting The Minneapolis South High Jazz Band

Vocalist Jireh Calo and Guitarist Daniel Volovets in Stunning New Collaboration at the Cedar in Minneapolis

Kavyesh Kaviraj Visits the Afternoon Cruise in Advance of His Show at the Dakota

The Twin Cities Jazz Festival Team Visits the Afternoon Cruise to Share Artist Updates for the 2023 Festival

Pete Whitman Visits Jazz88 to Discuss His Upcoming Concert with the JazzMN Orchestra

Brass Lassie Adds New Wrinkles to its Celtic Music Mix Next This Tuesday at the Parkway in Minneapolis

Ronnie Foster Visits the Afternoon Cruise to Discuss His Upcoming Show at The Dakota and being sampled by A Tribe Called Quest

Supt. Cox shares grad rate numbers for MPS, highlights MPS Shines

Keyboardist and Jazz Icon Bobby Lyle Recounts his Years in Minneapolis and his Musical Travels

Pianist Billy Childs visits the Afternoon Cruise to Discuss his New Album and his Upcoming Show at the Dakota

Willie West Issues CD of Songs Special to Him

Karrin Allyson Visits the Afternoon Cruise

deVon Russell Gray, Nathan Hanson and Davu Seru Visit the Afternoon Cruise

Head of MPS Culinary & Wellness explains free school lunch for MPS Students

Lucia Sarmiento Visits the Afternoon Cruise

Patrick Adkins Quartet Performs Music Inspired by Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet This Saturday at KJ’s Hideaway in St Paul

Amanda Walbridge’s New Bluegrass CD Tracks a Woman’s Spiritual Journey

Willie West Visits the Afternoon Cruise

Jazzen Performs at Sociable Cider Werks Saturday April 29

Guitar Master Dakota Dave Hull Creates New Set of Music for the Guitar-Banjo

Lakecia Benjamin Visits Jazz88

Barbaro Combines with Rachel Baiman for an Evening of Evolved Acoustic Music at the Cedar in Minneapolis

The Collin Roycroft Quartet Showcases Great Jazz at Next Thursday Jazz Central in Minneapolis

Joan Hutton and Sue Orfield Visit the Afternoon Cruise

Thomasina Petrus Portrays Jazz Icon Billie Holiday in Concert and on the Stage

Grimm and Cruz Perform at the Umbra in Minneapolis Friday and Saturday April 7-8

Patty Peterson Visits the Afternoon Cruise

Jay Young, Ian Young and Ginger Commodore Visit the Afternoon Cruise

Immanuel Wilkins Visits the Afternoon Cruise

OK Factor Celebrates its Tenth Anniversary with CD Release Event April 1 at the Parkway in Minneapolis

The Hemingway Project Imagines Jazz in Paris Between the Two World Wars This Thursday at Crooner’s

Christian McBride Visits Jazz88

Desdamona from TruArt Speaks Visits Jazz88

John Penny’s Jazz Recycles Many Jazz Styles and He Reflects on Jazz Cultural Backgrounds

MPS to host Mental Health Caregiver Institute

Check Out This Chess Tourney from MPS!

Katia Cardenas Headlines this Saturday Night at KJ’s Hideaway in Saint Paul

James Brandon Lewis Reflects on the Legacy of Ornette Coleman

Pippi and Daniel Visit the Afternoon Cruise

Supt. Cox gives a tech update/talks MPS Shines

Metro State works to launch BIPOC teacher careers

LA Buckner Visits the Afternoon Cruise

Brian Ziemniak Leads the Organ Trio, BZ3 into Crooner’s Supper Club in Fridley This Friday

Catharus Sings New Religious Music Based on Old Models Saturday March 4 at the Twin Cities Friends Meeting

Cecile McLorin Salvant Visits the Afternoon Cruise

MPS Shows Support for Families of MMIW-R

Minneapolis Battle of the Jug Bands Returns to the West Bank This Weekend

2023 Cedar Commissions Artists Push Artistic Envelopes as They Make Social Statements

Joan Griffith’s New CD is All Original

2023 Cedar Commissions Artists Push Are Encouraged to Take Risks

Joan Griffith Visits the Afternoon Cruise

Nathan Hanson and Chris Bates Visit the Afternoon Cruise

MPS Celebrates Black History Month With Events

Ginger Commodore and Kendra Glenn Headline Evening of Anita Baker Styled R ‘n’ B

Red Hot Django Peppers, New CD in Hands, Perform Monday Night at 7PM at the Dakota in Minneapolis

Jeremy Pelt and Cory Weeds on the Importance of Black Leadership

2022 McKnight Foundation Composer Fellows Present Award-Winning Work at the Icehouse in Minneapolis Friday February 3

Charmin and Shapira Present Great Songs at the Dakota in Minneapolis Monday at 7PM

Rachael Price Joins the Afternoon Cruise

Cumar Combines Irish and African Song and Dance Sat- Sun January 27 – 28 at the Southern Theater

Tanner Taylor Leads Piano Trio Into Jazz Central Studios Friday January 20

Erin Schwab on the Bette Midler show at Capri Theater.

Nunnabove, all Sibling band from the Twin Cities, Performs at the Dakota Next Week

Kevin Washington Visits the Afternoon Cruise

Lila Ammons Sings from jazz History Wednesday January 11 at the Prior Lake Library

Gary Hines of Sounds of Blackness Visits Jazz88

Twin Cities Flamenco Collective Struts Its Stuff at the Icehouse Next Sunday at 5PM

Last month of Enrollment season at MPS/Find your CTE class

The Jorgensens Open Up the New Year at the Aster Café in Minneapolis this Saturday Night

Keyez Williams Visits the Afternoon Cruise to Discuss his Symphonic Funk Christmas Shows at The Granada

Minnesota Jazz Chamber Orchestra Show at the Chart House Show Spotlights Songs of Ella Fitzgerald

MPS to Participate in SchoolFinder Fair on Jan. 7

Daniel Volovets The Great Combiner of Musical Styles on the Guitar, in Concert at the Metronome in St Paul on Wed January 4

Piano Accompanist Rick Carlson Talks About Singers He Books for Maggie’s Afterglow

A Christmas Carole Petersen is Based on a Minnesota Family’s Christmas

MPS Supt. Cox Talks Upcoming Winter Break

The Tableaux Duo Creates Where Jazz and Classical Music Overlap December 9 at Crooner’s Supper Club in Fridley

Dreadlock Cowboy Wain McFarlane’s Next Dakota Show is a Family Affair, Wed December 7

Hall STEM Academy's Observatory brings excitement to MPS

Take That Back Supports New CD with Jazz Central Studios Performance on December 3

Jenny Klukken’s Marimba Stakes Out Unique Musical Turf

Charmin Michelle in Billie Holliday Tribute show at Crooners, Saturday November 26

Charmin Michelle in Billie Holliday Tribute show at Crooners, Saturday November 26

Free Improvised Jazz at the Icehouse in Minneapolis this Monday Night

Enrollment Season Underway at MPS

Roosevelt Senior on Operation Holiday Basket

Graydon Peterson’s Thoughtcast Celebrates New CD at the Icehouse in Minneapolis Sunday November 20 at 8PM

The time for Early Childhood Screening is now at MPS

Curtis and Loretta’s CD Release Event Saturday November 19 at Ginkgo Coffee in Saint Paul

Aaron Kerr’s New Opera Performed on November 18 Captures the Spirit of the Times of the Kennedy Assassination and Nixon Resignation

The American Roots Revue Returns to the Dakota in Minneapolis for Two Shows on November 12

Interim Supt. Cox talks exciting November for MPS

Marc Ribot Joins the Afternoon Cruise in Advance of His Sunday Show at the Cedar

Vijay Iyer Joins the Afternoon Cruise in Anticipation of His Performance at the Dakota

Ticket to Brasil Performs Twice This Coming Weekend

Vibes player Dave Hagedorn Teams with Miguel Espinoza in Minneapolis Tuesday November 1

Metro State trains urban educators

Luke LeBlanc Releases CD of Socially Conscious Songs Friday October 28 at The Ice House in Minneapolis

Scottie Miller Presents Original Poetry Set to Music at the Dakota in Minneapolis, Wednesday Oct 26, 2022

Dennis Mitcheltree Stops by the Afternoon Cruise

Kevin Washington and Ra Spirit Combine Spirituality with Diasporic Outlook at Walker West Performance

The Latest on MPS Supt. Search

The Red Hot Django Peppers and Gypsy Mania in Hot Club Double Bill at the Cedar Cultural Center

Simple Gifts with Billy McLaughlin Re-Imagines Songs of Pop Icon Neil Young

Father and Daughter Bluegrass-Related Bands Perform at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis Saturday October 15

Supt. Cox talks October Events at MPS

The time to apply for Ed Benefits is NOW!

First Annual Solidarity Harvest This Saturday Reflects the Community Arising After the Death of George Floyd

The Ever Evolving Steve Clarke and the Working Stiffs

Kendra Morris Visits with DJ Christian Fritz

Kelly Finnigan of Monophonics Visits With DJ Christian Fritz

Twin Cities Iranian Culture Festival Delivers Many Kinds of Iranian Music This Weekend in Minneapolis

History Theatre Presents Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story October 1-30

Jellybean Johnson Visits the Afternoon Cruise

Nachito Herrera Phones into the Afternoon Cruise

William Eddins Joins the Afternoon Cruise

Future Boys and Girls Program: Middle School Teacher shares project with students

Daina De Prez Piano Entertainer Knows How to Please A Crowd

Peter Ostroushko Tribute Coming to the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis Monday Sept 19

Lucibela Visits The Afternoon Cruise

Julian Lage Visits the Afternoon Cruise Ahead of His Shows at the Dakota This Weekend

Charlie Maguire Celebrates 50 Years of Songwriting with a Concert at the Ginko Coffee House in St Paul

Supt. Cox on Plans for 2022-23 School Year at MPS

John Scofield Joins the Afternoon Cruise on Jazz88 in Advance of His Show at the Dakota on Thursday September 8

The Cello Songs Project Presents Unique Musical Synthesis Next Wednesday at the Dakota in Minneapolis

Lizz Wright Visits with Jazz88 Before Her Performance at The Dakota

Maryann Sullivan Fronts the Twin Cities 7 in Big Swing Show Friday Night at Crooners

The Foxgloves Define a Path as a Bluegrass / Americana Band

Zacc Harris Joins the Afternoon Cruise to Discuss Pat Martino

Imminent Standards Trio Celebrates New CD Saturday night at KJ’s Hideaway

Sophia Shorai Emphasizes Her Originals at the Dakota This Monday at 7PM

Ben Sidran Joins the Afternoon Cruise in Anticipation of his Two Night Stand at Crooners

Remembering Butch Thompson

Colberg Scholar on experience in radio class

Eclectic Duet Mixes Rock, Classical and Other Genres at Studio Z in Saint Paul Next Saturday Night

Larry McDonough and Joel Shapira Perform Works by Bill Evans and Jim Hall at the Dakota next Monday Night

Coach McKenzie speaks on retirement/North side community

Cathy ‘n Abel Aim To Please Audiences as they Enjoy Performing

Rachel Kurtz Sings for Varied Types of Audiences

Pavielle Visits the Afternoon Cruise in Advance of Her New Documentary

Patty and the Buttons Play for the Sunday Swing Brunches at the Aster in Minneapolis

Red Planet Performs its Improvisational Jazz at the Metronome in Saint Paul, Tuesday August 2

This Just In Podcast with Theo Croker

Age of Age Exhibit from Art to Change the World during FLOW Northside Arts Crawl

Ask a Climate Expert: Details on the Dry Weather

Your Neighborhood News: Fringe Ties to Northeast Minneapolis

FLOW Northside Arts Crawl with Kenna Cottman

Red Eye Ruby presents a CD Release event this Friday Night at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis

Wain McFarlane, the Dreadlock Cowboy Next Tuesday at the Dakota in Minneapolis

Ask a Climate Expert: Heat Warnings

Scotty Barnhart of the Count Basie Orchestra Visits with Sean McPherson from the Afternoon Cruise

Your Neighborhood News: Urban Bird Collective Looking to Close the Nature Gap

No Room For Squares Performs All Kinds of Bop This Saturday at KJs Hideaway in Saint Paul

Seafood spots, and New State Fair Foods with Twin Cities Food and Music Critic Ali Elabbady

The Undefeated Minnesota Aurora FC Advance in the USL Women's League Playoffs

Your Neighborhood News: Hiawatha Golf Course Clubhouse Named for Groundbreaking Black Golfer

Ask a Climate Expert: Downpour vs. Drizzle

Your Neighborhood News: One City's Plan to Battle Emerald Ash Borers

Marcus Anderson Chats with Patty Peterson

Michael Cain Visits the Afternoon Cruise

Nachito Herrera on the Afternoon Cruise

Interim Supt. Rochelle Cox looks ahead to 2022-23 school year

Minnesota Jazz Legends 2022

Ask an Expert: Taking Good Fireworks Photos

Middle School Arts Teacher Recieves A Huge Opportunity Abroad

Ask a Climate Expert: Heat Index Factors

Matthew Whitaker Plans to Deliver Fun to Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Brandon Goldberg on his influences, his pick from the latest album and teaming up with some of the best musicians in the world for Twin Cities Jazz Fest

Benny Jones Sr. of the Treme Brass Band Visits with Jazz88

Ask a Climate Expert: What is a Dew Point and How Does it Measure Humidity?

Zacc Harris Visits Jazz88 To Discuss His Upcoming Show at the Twin Cities Jazz Fest

MPS Formally Recognizes Juneteenth

Gary Hines of Sounds of Blackness Visits Jazz88 to Discuss "Juneteenth Celebration"

Juneteenth Highlights and we all scream for ice cream with food and music critic Ali Elabbady

Celebrating Juneteenth in St Paul with YWCA

Resources for Potential Black Business Owners and Northside Market

Your Neighborhood News: Removing Racial Covenants from your home's Deed and yard waste pick up info

Juneteenth at Midtown Global Market

MPS' Out4Good Program celebrates Pride Month

Principal Friestleben on Rising Grad Rates at North High

Ask a Climate Expert: Changes in When and Where Tornadoes Appear

Ask an Expert: Extending the Life of Your Car

Minneapolis Folk Duet Fellow Pynins Re-Imagines Traditional Songs

Ask an Expert: More on Plants found on the grounds of Minneapolis Public Schools

Honeybutter Brings its Folk, Jazz amd Choral Backgrounds to the Dakota on Wednesday June 8

Ed Graff on End of School Year and Transition to New Leadership at MPS

What to expect from Top Gun: Maverick, Intro to Iranian Film, and Judy Garland on the Big Screen with Racket's Keith Harris

Bob Mintzer of Yellowjackets on Recording New Music, Working with WDR Big Band in Germany, and Playing the Dakota with Patty Peterson

Ask A Climate Expert: All About Tornadoes

Your Neighborhood News: New Ways to Broadcast in Northeast and Extra Art-a-Whirl

Southside Aces Celebrate New CD of Original Music by Bandleader Tony Balluff

Connie Evingson Leads Two String Jazz Shows This Week

Julius Collins of Dr. Mambo's Combo Stops by The Afternoon Cruise

Patty Peterson talks favorite Prince songs and his influence on the scene with Ashley Commodore and Brian Ziemniak

Ask a Climate Expert: Tools of the Trade

Solar Panels top North High and How You Can Benefit

Out of the Box Opera Company Presents Verdi’s La Traviata in a Minneapolis Hotel

Ask an Expert: Bike Safety Tip for Families

Saint Paul’s Alicia Thao Sings of Personal Evolution and Family History

Digging into Chai, Opening Farmers' Markets and New Jamaican Caribbean Food News

Composer and Educator Laura Caviani on The Agitators

Tips for Navigating Art-a-Whirl with NEMAA's Anna Becker

Your Neighborhood News: No Mow May

Tjarnblom’s Swedish and Finnish Traditional Music is Based on Band Members’ Experiences

Carolyne Naomi Brings Her Afro R & B to the Inver Grove Heights Public Library on May 17

North High Principal on impact of million dollar scholarship funding.

The Kenne Thomas K-Tet Performs Saturday Night at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis

Twin Cities Rock Icons’ New Project Has a Powerful and Danceable Groove

Kendra Glenn the Song Embellisher Comes to KJ’s Hideaway in Saint Paul This Friday

Tearra Oso Back With New CD and Video Based on Puerto Rican Tradition

The 17-Piece Genesis Jazz Orchestra Welcomes Spring This Sunday in Rosemount

Tou SaiK Honors his Family’s Hmong Tradition in New Hip Hop CD

The Good The Bad and The Funky at the Minnesota Music Café This Weekend

Roseville Community Band Keeps Things Fresh

Karrin Allyson talks Dakota performance 4/17 with Patty Peterson

Four Leading Guitarists Reimagine Beatles Music Next Monday at the Dakota in Minneapolis

Thomas Bruce Loves Presenting Great Songs to Others

Beasley’s Big Band Plays for Swing Dancers and Music Lovers Next Thursday Night at The Wabasha Street Caves

Peter Vircks Quintet at CJ’s in Saint Paul This Saturday Night

Lila Ammons Sings at the Umbra in Minneapolis This Friday and Saturday Nights

Four Leading Guitarists Reimaginings Beatles Music Next Tuesday at the Dakota in Minneapolis

Jennifer Grimm Sings the Judy Garland Songbook Sunday Night at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater

Maddie Thies Writes Songs About Not Belonging to Cultures She Lives In

Maddie Thies Writes Songs About Not Belonging to Cultures She Lives In

Larry Long Leads American Roots Review Into The Dakota Friday Night April 8, 2022

Dennis Spears, Artistic Director of the Capri Theater, talks about the upcoming "Legends: Beyond The Rainbow" concert honoring Irv Williams, Debbie Duncan, Yolande Bruce, and Jeanne Arland Peterson-March 19 & 20th

Patty Peterson interviews Barry Avrich, director of Oscar Peterson: Black & White Documentary

Jazz88 assists in launching Deshaun Hill Jr. Scholarships

Cutting Edge Musical Performances Coming to the Cedar in Minneapolis

Davina and the Vagabonds Rock the Dakota in Minneapolis, This Friday and Saturday Night

Annie Humphrey Reaches Audiences through Activist Songwriting and Visuals

Chris Castino and Chicken Wire Empire Play Progressive Bluegrass This Friday at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis

Tearra Oso Mines Traditional Puerto Rican Bomba to Create New Heritage Music with Healing Messages

Diane Jarvi Turns Towards Americana on Her Recent CD

Levi Schwartzberg Makes Waves with His Vibes

Joyann Parker Presents the Song Artistry of Patsy Cline this Thursday at Crooner’s in Minneapolis

The Noah Strom Trio Presents Jazz That Takes You Back Friday and Saturday Night at Umbra in Minneapolis

The Importance of Covid Testing as students return to school

The New Charmin and Shapira All-Stars Start the New Year at the Dakota on January 5

Little Big Band Performs New Year's Eve Bash in Bloomoington

Hank Thunander Performs for an Early New Year’s Eve Party at the Rosetown Legion in Roseville

Unlikely Pair of Singers Fronts a Big Band in a Christmas Celebration of Bing Crosby and Andy Williams

Maud Hixson Blends Old and New at Holiday Shows at Crooner’s in Fridley This Weekend

Surprising Double Bills Every Monday Night this December at the Icehouse in Minneapolis

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Cornbread Harris Headlines Holiday Blues Party at the Hook and Ladder Thursday December 2

Crooners’ Presents the Story of the Rondo Neighborhood through Song on Tuesday November 30

Brian Laidlaw Translates French Poetry to English and Then Composes Songs

After A Long Wait, Zeitgeist Presents The Work of Frederick Shefsky At Its Early Music Festival

Pavel Jany Returns to His Jazz Rock Roots and Performs Next Week

Pianist Kiefer Performs In-Studio at Jazz88

New Kenne Thomas CD Recalls 1950s Chicago Saxophone Jazz

Gypsy Marks its Fiftieth Anniversary with a Concert Saturday November 13 at Crooners in Fridley

The Immigrant Experience in Song

Production about The Life of Leonard Bernstein told Through Songs and Letters at Crooners This Weekend

Simple Search For Truth, PK Mayo’s New CD is Stylistically Varied

The Ben Ehrlich Quartet Performs at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis This Friday Evening

Jenny Klukken Plays her Jazzy Marimba Music at the Ice House in Minneapolis, Wednesday October 20

Steve Clarke and the Working Stiffs at the Dakota in Minneapolis, Thursday Evening Oct 14

Ed Graff on pandemic effect on MPS/Transportation

Reynold Philipsek’s New Jazz Guitar-Based EP Reflects the Tumultuous Times

The Barley Jacks with Brian Wicklund Presents Its First CD in a Decade Saturday Night at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis

Rachel Kurtz Sings for Varied Types of Audiences

Karrin Allyson, jazz vocalist and pianist

Patty and the Buttons Resume Playing Sunday Swing Brunches at the Aster in Minneapolis

Kendra Glenn Soulful Singer Performs at Umbra in Minneapolis October 1 and 2, 2021

Autumnal Equinox and more with Luigi Romolo

NUNNABOVE Releases New Single

Gypsy Mania Plays an American Take on Gypsy Jazz

The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is Live and Virtual, September 17- 18

PaviElle French Spotlights Recent Work at Her Show at the Icehouse in Minneapolis

Nineteenth Annual Selby Avenue Jazz Fest Is Live This Saturday

Minnesota Jazz Legends: The Elders 2021

Laughing Waters Bluegrass Festival Celebrates Local Bluegrass Music Labor Day at Minnehaha Falls

Superintendent Graff on Safety protocols, transportation

Leslie Vincent Sings at the Granada in Minneapolis This Friday Night

Salsa del Soul Stands Where Musical Virtuosity Meets Great Dancing

Jenkins talks MPS Online School

MPS Transportation update

Climatologist Romolo: Drought Easing Slightly

Kenne Thomas’ Lifeforce Plays Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis on Saturday August 28

The Minneapolis Jazz Guitar Duo Entertains at Umbra in Minneapolis Next Thursday Through Saturday

Scottie Miller Debuts New Piano Poetry

Scottie Miller Debuts New Piano Poetry

Jeri Goldstein Helps Musicians Advance Their Careers

The Foxgloves Residency at Sociable Cider Werks

Red Hot Django Peppers Spices Up the Ice House in Minneapolis This Sunday

Tjarnblom Plays Swedish and Finnish Traditional Music This Thursday Evening at 6PM

Enso Daiko Brings Japanese-Based Taiko Drumming to Roseville This Sunday at 6

Katia Cardenas is Back and Singing at the Granada Next Friday in Minneapolis

Charmin Michelle and Dennis Spears Share the Stage at Crooners in Minneapolis This Sunday

Maud Hixson Presents Two Great Shows at Crooner’s in Minneapolis

Roseville Community Band Struts its Stuff for the Locals on July 20

Three Acclaimed Guitarists from Minnesota Share the Crooners Stage for the First Time This Friday

The Plant Based Poets Show at the Hook and Ladder Features Improvised, Cutting Edge Music

Ted Unseth’s Musical Journey

Kendra Glenn Soulful Singer Performs at Umbra in Minneapolis July 2 and 3, 2021

Sprig of That and Anthony Ihrig Perform Eclectic Acoustic Music Next Wednesday at the Icehouse in Minneapolis

Twin Cities Jazz Fest Carries On at Crooners June 25-27

The Levi Schwartzberg Quartet Showcases its Bop Improvising Online this Saturday

King Wilkie’s Dream Offers a Fresh Spin on Bluegrass, Country, Americana

Kashimana Writes and Sings of Love and Life

I Am Woman Hear Me Roar Commands the Belvedere Stage at Crooner’s This Saturday Night

Thomas Bruce Performs Live and for Streaming at Crooner’s, Friday June 11

River Presents Great Songs by Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon this Weekend at Chanhassen Dinner Theater

Lila Ammons Sings at the Granada in Minneapolis Saturday Night June 5

Jennifer Grimm Sings the Judy Garland Songbook Saturday Night at Crooner’s in Minneapolis

Monica LaPlante Emerges from the Pandemic with Enhanced Music Skills Friday May 28 at the Hook in Minneapolis

Sarah M Greer Heads Up a Streaming Performance Commemorating 1920 Duluth Lynching

Tou Saik Honors his Family’s Hmong Tradition in New Hip Hop CD

Davina and the Vagabonds Performs Two Shows This Saturday at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis

Jesse Whitney, Electronic Composer

Luigi Romolo: Are Temps cooler than usual?

Maud Hixson Presents the Doris Day Songbook Live at Crooners the Saturday and Sunday

Patty Peterson Presents Jazz Women All-Stars Streamed from the Dakota in Minneapolis Twice on Mother’s Day

Annie Humphrey Reaches Audiences through Activist Songwriting and Visuals

Singer-Songwriter Sarah Morris New EP Presents Crafted Duets

Two Girls and a Boyd Delivers Vocal Harmony Driven Acoustic Music to Crooners in Minneapolis This Friday Night at 5:30

Kat Perkins Sings from Life Experiences at Crooners, Thursday through Saturday, April 15-17

Tearra Oso Mines Traditional Puerto Rican Bomba to Create New Heritage Music with Healing Messages

Andrew Walesch Sings Sinatra Next Friday and Saturday at Crooners in Minneapolis

Sommelier Jill Mott talks about Clay Vessels

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo

MCAD's PitchFest

Nachito Herrera Tribute to Chick Corea at the Dakota

LSS Daily Living: Applying Financial Lessons from the Pandemic

Trylon Cinema: Wong Kar Wai series

MPS College and Career Readiness Week

Davina and the Vagabonds at the Dakota

Cuban Film Festival from MSP Film Society

Luigi Romolo: Rain

Margo Ashmore, Northeaster Newspaper

Hassan Shahid Writes Music Reflecting Love Despite Stress

Mick Sterling Sings and Reads at the Dakota

LSS Daily Living: Changing Careers During a Pandemic

New Sprig of That CD features Newly Commissioned Compositions for Unique Trio

Mick Sterling Signs Copies of His New Book and Performs His Songs Wednesday at the Dakota in Minneapolis

"Oh Mother How Funny" children's book

Sommelier Jill Mott: New Beers to Enjoy

Vernal Equinox Approaches

Happy Apple Performs Rare Streaming Benefit Show Saturday Night

AchieveMpls Mock Interviews

LSS Daily Living: Meal Delivery with Kristin Shurrer

North Central University Jazz Streams its Stuff Next Thursday at Jazz Central in Minneapolis

North Central University Jazz Streams its Stuff Next Thursday at Jazz Central in Minneapolis

Peter Schilling: The Weirder Side of W.C. Fields

Mae Simpson Band at the Dakota

NUNNABOVE at the Dakota

MSP Film Society Virtual Cinema Update

Alzheimer's Educational Conference

Become a Weather Observer

Margo Ashmore, Northeaster Newspaper

What Would Monk Do Streams Thelonious Monk-Inspired Jazz Saturday March 13 from Jazz Central in Minneapolis

Daily Meditations for Caregivers

LSS Daily Living: Children and Mental Health

A.J. Isaacson Zvidzwa Composes Modern Classical Music Inspired by Mental Illness

Experience Jazz: Katia Cardenas and DJ Michel.Be

Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues EXTRAVAGANZA

MPS Supt Ed Graff: Secondary Students return to In-Person Learning

Jill Mott: Sauvignon blanc

MSP Film Society: Italian Film Festival

Extraordinary Women at the MN Historical Society

Cedar Commissions Shines Lights on Emerging Minnesota Musicians

LSS Daily Living: Self-Directed Care Consumer Directed Community Supports

MN Spin Program Pays Minnesota Musicians for Posting Their Music Free to the Public

MN Spin Program Pays Minnesota Musicians for Posting Their Music Free to the Public

Peter Schilling Italian Film Fest and Trylon Celebrates 25 years of Fargo

Minneapolis Public Schools Brings Back Secondary Students

RadioBody: The Screendance Iteration

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo Talks Hot Air

Northeaster Newspaper Update

Robert Robinson Sings in Honor of Black History Month at Crooner’s in Minneapolis

MNspin Submissions Window Now Open for Minnesota Musicians

Student Interns for Employers through AchieveMpls's Step Up program

Daily Living from LSS: Student Loans

Leslie Rich and the Rocket Soul Choir’s New CD Mirrors Our Times

Robert Robinson Live at the Dakota

Jeremiah Program President and CEO Chastity Lord

Bassist Victor Wooten's New Book: The Spirit of Music