“He is a force of nature… electrifying” – All About Jazz   Glen David Andrews, a native son and a beloved musician of New Orleans, is a warrior for cultural preservation at a time when indigenous traditions are being threatened in the city. His commanding voice and fierce trombone sound – both a powerful, emotional, and […]

“He did it his way, delivering standards like a young old pro, with terrific arrangements, solid support from his big band and a compelling style of showmanship that felt fresh and classic at the same time.” – Jon Bream, Star Tribune   Like a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to […]

“One of the most respected guitarists in the world.” – L.A. Times   J2B2 is an all-star bluegrass supergroup featuring four legendary, award-winning musicians – John Jorgenson on acoustic guitar, mandolin and vocals; Herb Pedersen on banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mark Fain on bass; and Patrick Sauber on acoustic guitar and vocals – delivering bluegrass like no one […]

“Her sweet voice sounds effortlessly flawless” – Syncopated Times   Tatiana Eva-Marie is a Brooklyn-based singer and bandleader. Born and raised in Europe in a professional musical family, a Swiss-French composer and a Romanian classical violinist, Tatiana Eva-Marie grew up equally fascinated by her father’s New Orleans jazz records and her mother’s heritage of Klezmer and Gypsy folk music. Nicknamed […]

“gentle, mellifluous voice” – New York Times   Sultry, saucy and sexy takes on jazz standards! Brian Z, piano/keyboard Tony Axtell, bass Greg Schutte, drums Darryl Boudreaux, percussion David Eiland, saxophone From Dennis – “We gonna FUNK the Dakota all the way up!! So darn EXCITED!!!!!” Dennis Spears is a 2013 inductee into the Minnesota Music Hall […]

“Happy music… honest and uplifting” – New York Times   “Artists are the heart and soul of our country. If Police and Fire are first responders then artists are our second responders. We couldn’t get through this without them.” Herb Alpert The last two years may have kept legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert and his Grammy-winning vocalist […]

“sublime… mind-blowing drumming skills” – NPR   Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martínez was born in Havana, Cuba, in the Cayo Hueso neighborhood, where rumba is played all day long. Pedrito began his musical career at the age of 11, with a foundation in the rumba and Afro-Cuban Yoruba traditions. Since settling in New York City, Pedrito has recorded or […]

“dynamic… their interplay is magical.” – All About Jazz   Since moving to Minneapolis in 2005, Zacc Harris has gained a reputation as one of the upper Midwest’s top guitarists, being named 2017 Twin Cities Best Jazz Artist by City Pages. His 2021 album Small Wonders was named in Downbeat Magazine‘s Best Albums of the Year list, receiving a glowing four-star review from critic Bill […]

“a jazz lioness with a pure tone… and sure swing style.” — JazzTimes   Veronica Swift has been recording since 2019. Her second release, 2021’s This Bitter Earth, earned her a five-star review in Downbeat magazine, including the front cover of their November 2021 issue. It also garnered her the Jazz Times December 2021 cover and the L’academie du Jazz Best Vocal Album […]

“a jazz lioness with a pure tone… and sure swing style.” — JazzTimes   Veronica Swift has been recording since 2019. Her second release, 2021’s This Bitter Earth, earned her a five-star review in Downbeat magazine, including the front cover of their November 2021 issue. It also garnered her the Jazz Times December 2021 cover and the L’academie du Jazz Best Vocal Album […]