Bassist Calvin Caron and pianist Patrick Adkins will perform a 60-minute set of cerebral, elegant modern jazz. Then, bantu-jazz musician and composer Nyttu Chongo will perform his own hour of original works, accompanied by renowned percussionist Tim O'Keefe. This show is an official Twin Cities Jazz Festival event! Patrick Adkins is an inventive, empathetic Minneapolis-based pianist […]

Formed in 2005 as an off-shoot project between three Minneapolis-based musicians and friends, The New Standards has grown into a globe-spanning adventure—filling theaters and clubs around the world and spawning several CDs, videos, cartoons, and dance and theater projects that have charmed and delighted an ever-multiplying legion of faithful fans.

Experience Jazz is a genre-bridging music ensemble program for instrumentalists, vocalists, rappers, DJs and other aspiring musical artists. Launched in 2017 by Minnesota Jazz Education (formerly Dakota Foundation for Jazz Education), this innovative program is an incubator for middle and high school musicians to learn, play and compose new music together.

At Walker West, we believe that jazz music has the power to bring people together and inspire creativity and self-expression. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive as musicians. Join us and discover the joy of jazz music! We offer jazz ensembles for students of […]

Jazz pianist Jon Weber has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous honors for performance and composition – scoring extensively for television since 1987. Gary Burton, Roy Hargrove, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and Avishai Cohen have all recorded Jon’s music, and his critically acclaimed release, SIMPLE COMPLEX, rose to #1. Jon lives in New […]

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.

Inspired by the concept of community, the string ensemble of Walker West was created to perform works that reflect the cultural diversity of the string students and families in our program.  Kamoinge is a Kikuyu (Kenya) word meaning a group working together, unforced and unconstrained, to do good for the community.

When the artistry of vocalist Jennifer Grimm met the mastery of composer-arranger Adi Yeshaya, a new sound was born. Don’t miss this thirteen-piece jazz orchestra in a night of compositions and new arrangements of jazz and pop favorites. Composer, arranger and jazz pianist Adi Yeshaya was born and raised in Israel. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, […]

Friday June 20th, Erin Livingston is joined by Mark Asche on piano and Jim Chenoweth on upright bass. Saturday June 21st, Erin Livingston will be joined by pianist Mark Asche and Gary Raynor on bass. Erin Livingston is an established jazz, blues and r&b singer, teacher and clinician and cabaret artist in the Twin Cities.  Erin […]

Jenny Klukken is a marimbist, composer, recording artist and educator based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since studying percussion performance at the University of Minnesota, Jenny has developed her career as a crossover marimbist, performing and writing music in styles including Jazz, Pop, Americana, Hip Hop, Brazilian, and more. In 2018, she received an MRAC Next Step […]

Victoria Temiz is a jazz vocalist based in Minneapolis, bringing a clear tone, thoughtful phrasing, and a deep appreciation for early jazz. Her repertoire centers on the Great American Songbook and swing-era material, with a fondness for overlooked gems and the occasional French chanson.

Dave Graf started playing trombone in the 4th grade and just kept going with it. One of the most versatile and in-demand trombonists in the Twin Cities, Dave has worked in a wide range of musical settings. His jazz resume includes performances with Slide Hampton, Herbie Lewis, Jack McDuff, Charli Persip and Superband, the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Orchestra, and […]

Bring the kids to Siama and Dallas’ cool, cozy, Africa-themed tent for a really fun, hands-on jam session.  Siama is known for intricate guitar, spirited singing, catchy songs and fun African instruments (plus hambone, double-whistle and beatbox…) while Dallas encourages everyone to play shakers, check out the balafon and join in lively sing-along.

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!

QUARTETO CARIOCA plays samba jazz, bossa nova, Brazilian popular music, and other genres with a contemporary influence.

Here is sound from the heart embodying Wonder and Mystery – seeking to create hypnotrance that fires up imaginations.  This musical spirit – rooted in spontaneity – dazzles audiences with sincerity and playfulness. Steven’s transportive sound from the heart embodies Wonder and Mystery. He seeks to facilitate playfulness, healing, provoke compassion and warmly sink into […]

Jazz pianist Jon Weber has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous honors for performance and composition – scoring extensively for television since 1987. Gary Burton, Roy Hargrove, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and Avishai Cohen have all recorded Jon’s music, and his critically acclaimed release, SIMPLE COMPLEX, rose to #1. Jon lives in New […]

Featuring the next generation of musicians in Fingal’s Cave at MetroNOME Brewery.  This may be a ticketed event.