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A Great Night of Rock, Funk and Jazz Paying tribute to the late guitar hero Jeff Beck. Featuring songs written for and by him, focusing on his critically acclaimed jazz and funk fusion albums of the 70s. Tommy Vote: Guitar Ryan Amble: Drums Collin Johnson: Bass Obi Chavolla: Saxophone Ryan Howe: Piano. B3 Organ, Keyboards, Vocals […]
Davina and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows featurelevel-A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, […]
The St. Paul House Band is a group of super talented, young music students (13-17) who are raising funds to tour the country performing with bands from other music schools. They play rock, funk, blues, and pop and will have you dancing and singing along with their fun, high energy show. All proceeds from the […]
Jazz is a melting pot of cultures and tradition. The trio is a mixture of culture and creativity. The trio brings a hot new sound that has elements of American, Puerto Rican and Ethiopian culture. Javier Santiago - piano Chris Smith - upright bass Abinnet Berhanu - drums
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
Dakota favorites, Jay Young and The Lyric Factory started as a father/son duo in the mid-90s that has grown into a multi-faceted family of Minneapolis’ “first call” musicians who’ve been performing for sold-out audiences around the Twin Cities since 2005.
Fuchsia will present a night of music that has inspired us. This will include jazz standards, modern songs, and originals.
In this digital age, it’s hard to appreciate the things in life that are considered, “vintage.” Soundxcape is made up of traditional musicians that grew up in the age of the “DJ”. Sounxcape captures the idea of “old souls with forward thoughts”. Join us while we experiment in this realm. Featuring: Javier Santiago - […]
Join the Fridley High School Jazz ensemble for their Spring Showcase. This dedicated community of students will be performing selections from the last academic year of music-making, including both big band and newer selections. Siena Olson: Director Noah Burkhardt: Flute Kenneth Thao: Flute Eli Yang: Alto Sax Alex Johnson: Tenor Sax Alison Martin: Violin Fara […]
A special show of duos, celebrating the versatility and dynamic range of the acoustic guitar! Guitar guru Tim Sparks will play a set with jazz and flamenco rising star Ben Abrahamson. Then, he will play a set with folk blues guitarist and longtime Rio Nido bandmate Tom Lieberman. Tim Sparks has been redefining the acoustic guitar […]
What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
The MNHBC Jazz Student “SIT-IN” Performance Series is funded by a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and the St. Paul Cultural Star. What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually […]
