Galaxy Express is a Twin Cities–based trio consisting of bassist/composer Nils Westdal, pianist Kavyesh Kaviraj, and drummer Tarek Abdelqader. Expect a balanced mix of tightly knitted celestial jazz originals and some familiar tunes. All aboard the Galaxy Express! Tarek Abdelqader is a Palestinian American percussionist. Kavyesh Kaviraj is a critically acclaimed composer, arranger and pianist […]

Versatility can be rewarding but some music just feels like home. Vocalist Prudence Johnson returns to her jazz roots with the Halcyon Jazz Quartet, following their sparkling debut at Crooners last spring. With an "off the beaten path" approach to repertoire and featuring the amazing Dave Hagedorn on vibes, and top-shelf rhythm section Joe Pulice […]

The Morgan Turner Quartet is a Chicago-based contemporary jazz quartet. Led by bassist and composer Morgan Turner, the group draws inspiration from a wide array of jazz greats, including Wayne Shorter, Mark Turner, and Kurt Rosenwinkel. At Berlin, Turner will perform a blend of original contemporary jazz songs and covers of familiar favorites with Arman […]

Young emerging artists playing songs they love.    Featuring: Elliot Vap - tenor saxophone Felix Hyde-Owens - guitar Tristan Khler -bass Henry Mrotz - drums

Be-Bop Sax

JEN-E’s Late Night Lounge set will highlight eclectic fusions of electronic music, jazz, and deep house. JEN-E is a Vietnamese American disk jockey and multimedia artist based in Minneapolis. Her genre focus is on house, hypnotic techno, jazz, and polyrhythmic sound. She has residencies at Mortimer’s Bar and the Saloon, and she curates playlists for […]

An Evening of Amazing Harmonies and Impeccable Presentation “THREE” is the brainchild trio of local Twin Cities’ musicians - Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken. These three artists have not only been friends for a couple of decades but have also been colleagues in a diverse array of musical groups and productions. Judi Vinar: Vocals Rachel Holder: Vocals Lori Dokken: […]

Bassist Ted Olsen is Berlin’s artist in residence on Sundays this August. For this first installment of his residency, Olsen’s quartet will revisit repertoire from their debut album, “Joyfire” (Shifting Paradigm, 2017). “Joyfire” features Olsen’s original compositions and was praised by the “Star Tribune” for its “sprawling yet cohesive songcraft.” Band Members: Ted Olsen - […]

Bring Your Horn!

Larry McDonough, piano and arrangements Richard Terrill, saxes and spoken word Josh May, trumpet Greg Stinson, bass Dean White, drums The history of the golden age of jazz can be told through tenor saxophonists. The Sophisticated Giant, Dexter Gordon was one of the most influential voices of early bebop. There, he was the bridge between […]

The Bill Simenson Orchestra is a 17 piece big band (5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums). Since June of 2012 the band has performed the first Tuesday of every month at Jazz Central Studios.

A very special house band will open this evening’s jam: Solorah The Essence, Rawtwhylah, and Freakwhensee of up-and-coming jazz/R&B group Bakkwooddrift. Marvelous from The Cherry Pit will join them on keys. After the Solorah show, the house band will stick around to jam. ◊ The Cherry Pit presents an open jam for musicians and music […]