NEARLY SOLD OUT. Please contact the box office at 612-332-5299 for seating options. “eclectic, groove-minded jazz singer” – NPR Have yourself a soulful little Christmas with smooth-as-silk crooner José James, the crown prince of new-jack jazz. An R&B-steeped singer who’s as effective at evoking Billie Holiday as Bill Withers, José James returns with his first holiday project that […]

“blues, country and jazz elements coexist… compelling music” – JazzIz Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many celebrated recordings, whose catalog has been cited by Downbeat as “the best recorded output of the decade.”  Recognized as one of America’s 21 most vital and productive performing artists, Frisell was named […]

“Old-time jazz with new-time energy and style… magic” – WFUV These mischief-makers of hot jazz have been described as “potent and assured” (The New York Times) and “simply phenomenal” (The Times, London), with more than a year on the Billboard Jazz chart and 20+ million streams on Spotify (over 90 countries). 2019’s Welcome Home, Bon Voyage includes a modern […]

“Old-time jazz with new-time energy and style… magic” – WFUV These mischief-makers of hot jazz have been described as “potent and assured” (The New York Times) and “simply phenomenal” (The Times, London), with more than a year on the Billboard Jazz chart and 20+ million streams on Spotify (over 90 countries). 2019’s Welcome Home, Bon Voyage includes a modern […]

“the best organ trio of the last decade” – New York Times One of the finest organ trios working today is becoming one of the longest-running. The trio, which has now been together for over 30 years, has been recognized for charting new ground with its synergistic playing and thoughtful music. They have over a dozen […]

“‘These songs will put a smile on your face.  The performances are delivered with verve and style…. Entertaining!”  –  Jazz Review Connie and her band serve up a potpourri of holiday classics with a twist, along with little-known seasonal songs that will enchant and delight.  Minnesota-born-and-raised, Connie Evingson has a catalog of acclaimed albums that […]

“A true authentic New Orleans dance-hall style band.” – New Orleans Traditional Jazz Quarterly The Southside Aces have been playing holiday shows for nearly twenty years. They play favorites, lesser-knowns, even originals! When you put holiday tunes through the New Orleans jazz filter, you make Yuletide haters love, and lovers love more! “Can you play […]

“a full-blown phenomenon: powerhouse singer, hardboogieing pianist, polished songwriter…” – Star Tribune Roots R&B/Americana singer/songwriter/piano player/guitarist Kelley Hunt has always been a challenge to the music industry’s penchant for easy artist definitions. She is a woman who muscled her way onto the scene on her own terms, with an identity steeped in blues/roots/gospel traditions and refreshing originality. […]

“A true master of the jazz art form.”  – Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Bruce A. Henry’s newest recording I’ll Be Home For Christmas captures the quiet intimacy of Christmas Eve and the joy of Christmas morning! This recording features jazz, Gospel and soul classics beautifully arranged by pianist Sean Turner. Known as a “man of great musical imagination,” Bruce A. […]