Twins is a Minneapolis-based trio that performs the work of Thelonious Monk. With their unconventional line-up—Brad Holden (Original Minds) on sax, Mike Wolter (Early Planets) on guitar, and Chris Hepola (The Real Chuck NORAD) on drums—they bring a new and open approach to the Monk songbook. Chris Hepola is a Minneapolis-based drummer, pianist, and composer who […]

Music producer and DJ Akko digs into his rich crates of vinyl and digital tracks to blend a narrative across jazz, funk, house, and boogie. Andrew Koalska (aka Akko) is a music producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist from St. Paul, MN. With roots stretching back to classical piano and guitar, he started producing his own records in 2011. […]

Freedom to Listen is a group dedicated to the crucial art of listening and being in the moment. Bassist Peter Brendler, drummer Mark Ferber, and saxophonist Jon Irabagon will play an exciting mix of originals and jazz standards. Bassist Peter Brendler has performed at world-famous venues in New York and throughout the country, including the […]

Rope Ladder is saxophonist Nathan Hanson's string group, featuring Erik Fratzke (bass), Josh Granowski (bass), and Laura Harada (violin). They play Nathan's compositions in an expansive, improvised style that is equal parts familiar and unexpected, drawing from folk, classical, and jazz sources. Saxophonist and composer Nathan Hanson makes music that invites listeners to stand outside […]

Rope Ladder is saxophonist Nathan Hanson's string group, featuring Erik Fratzke (bass), Josh Granowski (bass), and Laura Harada (violin). They play Nathan's compositions in an expansive, improvised style that is equal parts familiar and unexpected, drawing from folk, classical, and jazz sources. Saxophonist and composer Nathan Hanson makes music that invites listeners to stand outside […]

Thomas Tacheny—a U.S. Navy band musician of the Dick Renna Orchestra in St. Louis, MO, during the 1970s and a member of the regionally accomplished Jim McGuire Trio from Mankato, MN—has been a supporting musician of Charlie Byrd and others for more than 30 years. Tonight, he is supporting his grandchildren in playing jazz standards. […]

This excellent jazz ensemble—featuring Solomon Parham on trumpet, Ryan Freitas on sax, Cody Steinmann on guitar, Brian Ziemniak on piano, Ted Olsen on bass, and Kevin Washington on drums—will perform originals by each member. Trumpet player Solomon J. Parham is a native of the Motor City itself: Detroit, MI. Solomon began his musical education in […]

Minneapolis music producer and creative multi-hyphenate Medium Zach started out as a DJ before focusing on making his own records in the studio. With a deep vinyl collection of funk, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, and soul at home, it only felt right to have him come through with a crate for a special Late Night Lounge set […]

Ousmon Dubwise (bass/vocals) and Jamill Shaw (tenor saxophone) of Milwaukee’s Jazz Flux bring their tunes to the Twin Cities. Jazz Flux is a group of several of Milwaukee's most active jazz musicians. A love of jazz has driven this group to cocreate and maintain one of America’s great musical traditions. The group derives its unique […]

Pianist Michael Cain, bassist Ted Olsen, and drummer Adam Nussbaum will present two sets of jazz infused with R&B and contemporary influences. With special guests Barbara Cohen (vocals) and Terrell X (beatboxing, spoken word), expect an electrifying mix of jazz, soul, and improvisation that will keep you engaged all night long. As a pianist and keyboardist, Michael Cain has had a prolific recording career, […]

Usually our night off, Blue Tuesday is a rare night when Berlin opens its doors for an intimate gathering — this is not your ordinary dinner and a show. Our third Blue Tuesday is performed by the Adam Linz Quartet, and pays tribute to jazz legend Charles Mingus. Be a part of an exclusive experience […]

The Larry McDonough Group returns to Berlin to celebrate the release of their new CD, Best of the Aster Classic Jazz Series, which filled the Aster Cafe in April. They will perform one set from the CD and one set of the music of Dexter Gordon, including music from the 1986 Oscar-winning film Round Midnight. […]