The Shaun Johnson Trio turns originality on its head with gospel, country and traditional pop rooted in a big band sensibility. These three are not famous yet. And this is not a tribute group. But you can expect them to honor an eclectic mix of Sinatra, Bruno Mars, Johnny Cash, Bobby Darin and others in […]

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 […]

In addition to new original material, Global Jazz Collegium’s repertoire includes works by Chick Corea, Weather Report, Billy Cobham, Pat Metheny and other legends of jazz/fusion. The group has released two albums of mostly original material. Website: https://globaljazzcollegium.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/Te1M0Kr-T4k?si=3VdL1WmRaZ93P1jD Musicians: Pavel Jany – guitars John Croarkin – sax/flute/harmonica Ted Godbout – piano/keyboards Dan Weston – bass Josue […]

A great, hard-swinging pianist, who had a long running trio with Gordy Johnson and Phil Hey

Authentic rollicking 1920's Burlesque

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. […]

Our very own Jack Schabert is putting together a mini-residency at MetroNOME. Three wonderful opportunities to see this young drummer perform with some of the best musicians in the Twin Cities. W/Chris Bates+Patrick Adknis

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 […]

Saint Paul native Pierre Lewis spent his formative years filling in for twin cites organ legend Bobby Lyles. He has been keyboardist for R&B legends the Commodores for the past 12 years. He will be exploring his roots as one of the area's most experienced masters of the Hammond B3 organ, channeling everyone from Jimmy […]