All Episodes

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