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What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
What is “Sitting-In”? Sitting in is not the same as a “jam session”. A musician’s definition of “sitting in” is to participate in a working group, as a guest, usually to play a couple of songs. This usually occurs at the invitation of someone in the band. This is how Jazz Musicians typically audition and […]
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 […]
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
Since September, 2022 The MetroNOME Brewery has hosted monthlly PeterKogan JazzPresents – every third Thursday, featuring unique and distinctive jazz combos led by Peter – including THE BIRD&DIZ LEGACY QUIINTET which features the great classic BeBop compositions of Parker and Gillespie. THE BIRD&DIZ LEGACY QUINTET – Episode #11 – continues their exploration of the great […]
MacPhail’s elite Dakota Combo features some of the top high school talent in the state. This group is an audition-based jazz combo made up of the region’s top high school jazz musicians. Additionally, musicians are offered scholarships for a year of serious extra-curricular jazz study and performance.
Hannah Harder is a saxophonist, composer, and educator from Elk River, MN. Having lived close to Minneapolis/St Paul in high school and college, she honed her skills in Jazz and Improvisatory music in the Twin Cities Jazz scene. Hannah recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in […]
Atlantis Quartet has been a driving force in the Twin Cities’ modern jazz scene since its formation in 2006. Featuring four of Minnesota’s most dynamic improvisers—saxophonist Brandon Wozniak, guitarist Zacc Harris, bassist Chris Bates, and drummer Pete Hennig—the group crafts an adventurous yet accessible sound that pushes the boundaries of the jazz idiom. Their collective synergy results in a […]
Minneapolis College supports four regularly rehearsing and performing instrumental groups: Chamber Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Latin Music Ensemble, and Video Game Music Ensemble. Bring your curiosity, bring your passion, and become a part of our musical community!
Hanson/Hirsh/Clowser shape musical narratives in real time. With Nathan Hanson on saxophone, Steve Hirsh on drums, and Ross Clowser on guitar, the trio invites their audience into a shared experience of creation, discovery, and beauty. Nathan Hanson: “Lithe and soaring, engaging in judicious honk ‘n’ splatter” (New York City Jazz Record), Nathan Hanson makes music that invites listeners to stand outside […]
