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Framework—the jazz trio composed of drummer Jay Epstein, guitarist Chris Olson, and bassist Chris Bates—will perform two hour-long sets. Chris Bates is an accomplished bassist recognized for his remarkable contributions to the world of jazz. Bates is a key member of the Atlantis Quartet, where his dynamic and inventive bass lines contribute to the ensemble's […]
Alex Hahn’s Reflections Tour will spotlight music from his seven released albums as a bandleader. He’ll perform his favorite original compositions—at least one from every album—and update older originals with new twists and turns. Backing him is a fantastic Twin Cities–based band! Band Members: Alex Hahn - Saxophone Dan Carpel - Bass Pete James Johnson […]
For the first night of his Berlin residency, Bryan Nichols presents two very different trios: each a mix of longtime associates of Bryan's and newer faces to the Twin Cities improvised music community. Expect deconstructed songs, constructed improvisations, and much more. Set 1: Bryan Nichols - Piano Christopher Rochester - Saxophones Jay Epstein - Drums […]
New York-based saxophonist, composer, and educator David Bixler continues his recent streak of creative reinvention with incognito ergo sum—the second release from his boundary-pushing trio with bassist Dan Loomis and drummer/percussionist Fabio Rojas. A follow-up to the trio’s 2020 debut, Inside the Grief—which responded powerfully to the overlapping crises of that year—this new album draws […]
The Cherry Pit presents an open jam for musicians and music lovers in the Twin Cities. It’s a social hub for Twin Cities creatives, a training ground to refine musicianship, and a vehicle for high-vibrational improvisation. This is not a free-form basement jam or strictly a jazz jam. Our goal is to find an equilibrium […]
sunpearl and friends will sonically articulate the effect of light bending through water throughout two improvised sets. The first set will be a duo performance by Robert Lehmann and Toby Ramaswamy, and the second set will be a trio set with sunpearl, Toby Ramaswamy, and Shahzad Ismaily. sunpearl is an ambient vocal project that draws […]
Bassist Josh Granowski, drummer Chris Jamal, and pianist Mike Vasich will pay tribute to legendary pianist Ahmad Jamal. Longtime Midwesterner Josh Granowski has been making music in Minnesota for more than a decade. He has played upright bass and bass guitar/FX with notable forward-thinking improvisers including Davu Seru, George Cartwright, Dave King, and deVon Gray. […]
New Orleans trumpeter and sound artist LANI B. SUPREME will be presenting works from his debut release, The Future Is Bright: Live At The Brooklyn Museum. Band Members: LANI B. SUPREME - Trumpet Dan Carpel - Bass Miguel Hurtado - Drums Ethan Ostrow - Piano ⊹ LANI B. SUPREME is an internationally performing American musician, […]
Prepare yourself for an intimate evening of juicy ballads, intricate improvisation, and youthful interplay between esteemed saxophonist Jovon Williams and nimble-minded composer/pianist Marvelous. These artists share a strong bond and lift each other’s voices with great care. Steeped in the traditions of jazz/blues and improvisation, this is an act you'll feel deep in your soul […]
Tina Schlieske, a revered figure in the Minneapolis music scene, embarks on a transformative jazz odyssey. Her inaugural jazz recording, "The Good Life," saw her teaming up with a stellar ensemble to create a lush album of standards. The same band will be backing her up for her latest show at Berlin. Band Members: Tina […]
This group, a brand-new aggregation, pays homage to the great pianist and composer Thelonious Monk just two days after his birthday (Oct. 10). More an appreciation band than a cover band, this quartet will share some unexpected songs and reimaginings of Monk's incredible music. Band Members: Bryan Nichols - Piano Dave King - Drums Bryan […]
The Cherry Pit presents an open jam for musicians and music lovers in the Twin Cities. It’s a social hub for Twin Cities creatives, a training ground to refine musicianship, and a vehicle for high-vibrational improvisation. This is not a free-form basement jam or strictly a jazz jam. Our goal is to find an equilibrium […]
