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Adi Yeshaya

The High Hat 485 Selby Ave, St. Paul

Minnesota’s star composer, arranger, Jazz Orchestra Leader, pianist, teacher and all-around great guy. Look for his recordings with Jennifer Grimm and the Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra, on YouTube

Early Evening Jazz: Scottie Miller / Dan Carpel

Berlin 204 North First Street, Minneapolis

Singer/composer/pianist Scottie Miller and bassist Dan Carpel will perform two sets of jazz, blues, and spoken word over the dinner hour. Their set will featuring material from Miller’s recent poetry collection and album “Carnival Cocoon.” Miller and Carpel are currently in the studio working on Miller’s 13th album. Scottie Miller, named “Artist of the Year” […]

Ahmed & the Creators

Berlin 204 North First Street, Minneapolis

Ahmed Abdulkarim has been performing music his entire life. He began on the piano, then moved to the bugle to the trombone before finally settling on the trumpet in 1956. Trumpet jazz is where he truly found his voice. Ahmed studied under Manny Laureano of the Minnesota Symphony and has performed at legendary venues including […]

$15

Michael O’Brien

Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis

Michael O'Brien holds a B.A from the University of Minnesota with a major in the Spanish language. He studied bass under Anthony Cox, and West African and Haitian percussion under Marc Anderson. He has been performing and composing Internationally for over a decade with such notables as Harry Connick Jr., Ruben Blades, Toninho Horta, Gil […]

$20

Parisota

Volstead's Emporium 711 W Lake St, Minneapolis

A Clever Musical Portmanteau

Early Evening Jazz: Ari Nahum Trio

Berlin 204 North First Street, Minneapolis

The Ari Nahum Trio will perform innovative interpretations of popular songs, originals, and classic jazz standards. Pianist Ari Nahum has been collaborating with bassist Jim Pacala for the past 16 years and will be joined by the sensitive, prominent Twin Cities drummer Ken Goldman. The trio finds inspiration in Dave Brubeck, Bruce Springsteen, the Pointer […]

Abinnet Berhanu Group

Berlin 204 North First Street, Minneapolis

This two-set show will feature the formidable quartet of Ahndenet bandleader Abinnet Berhanu, new-to-town multi-instrumentalist Ryan Freitas, in-demand bassist Dan Carpel, and veteran pianist Joe Strachan. Virginia transplant Abinnet Berhanu started his fascination with music on the trumpet but later fell in love with the sheer power of drums. A passionate, explosive drummer, Abinnet has […]

$15

Michael O’Brien

Volstead's Emporium 711 W Lake St, Minneapolis

NYC Bassist

Ted Olsen & Friends: Standards Trio (feat. Omar Abdulkarim)

Berlin 204 North First Street, Minneapolis

Ted Olsen’s newest project focuses on rhythmic intensity and collective spontaneity while interpreting the Great American Songbook and jazz standards. He will share this project with Berlin’s audience for the second night of his August residency. Special guest Omar Abdulkarim (trumpet and flugelhorn) will lend his masterful touch to this approach to the canon. Band […]

$15

Vie Boheme

Berlin 204 North First Street, Minneapolis

Vie Boheme has been performing in the Guthrie Theater’s production of Cabaret this summer for six days a week. On Aug. 11, she will share her own music and choreography with audiences in Berlin’s intimate room. Expect original alternative R&B tunes, jazz standards, and pop covers—all brought to life with Vie’s typical courage and intuition. […]

$20 – $25

Cedar Avenue Big Band

Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis

This 16 piece band boosts having been on-going for the last 35 years . Originally under the musical direction of arranger/ composer Steve Devich, they have built a library of big band music containing over 450 charts!

$5 – $10
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