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Rodgers & Hammerstein--the most famous songwriters on the planet. Rodgers & Hart--wrote some of the most legendary standards of all time. 5-time Grammy award nominee Karrin Allison and leading American Songbook visionary Deborah Grace Winer (Dizzy's Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center) lead this hot and cool jazz party. With a starry band, some breezy stories, […]
sunpearl is an ambient vocal project that draws improvisation from the warmth of open spaces, and the gentle light dappling through leaves behind closed eyes. Through soft, reflective soundscapes, sunpearl creates a feeling of calm and introspection, inviting listeners in. sunpearl is Isabel Fajardo (vocals) and Toby Ramaswamy (keys, drums) and was born at Figure […]
Charmin Michelle and T. Mychael Rambo return to the Dunsmore to celebrate the return of Spring with songs of April showers, May flowers and all things that bloom through the season. Charmin Michelle: Vocals T. Mychael Rambo: Vocals Dan Chouinard: Piano Chris Smith: bass “Taste and understatement. Swing and savoir-faire. Grace and grooves. Intimacy and […]
The Phil Hey Trio Phil Hey on Drums Tom Lewis on Bass Chris Lomheim on Piano
Chris Bates, Nathan Hanson and Davu Seru present an evening of improvised investigation into the current state of things. Music to remind us that we are not alone. Join us for an evening of duos and solos and this trio of longtime collaborators. Chris Bates is a bassist of formidable talent. Having worked professionally for 25 […]
Dakota Andersen is a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and educator based in Minneapolis. A newcomer to the Twin Cities, he is quickly becoming established in the jazz scene with performances at Crooners Supper Club, the Hook and Ladder, Volstead’s Emporium, and Resource. Before his move to Minnesota, Andersen graduated from the University of North Texas with […]
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 […]
Jake Baldwin is a trumpet player based in Minneapolis, MN. His stylistic versatility has made him one of the busiest freelance trumpet players in the Midwest. You can hear him with groups ranging from the iconic Four Freshmen to the Minnesota Orchestra. In 2023 Jake won a grammy for his contributions to the videogame “Assassin’s […]
Jam E.Z. takes Groovement on the road with DESTINATION: Berlin! Opening with a smooth ‘70s R&B groove, his set will expand into eclectic sounds ranging from classic vocalists to acid jazz, Brazilectro, chill house, and contemporary artists. Dinah Washington, Bebel Gilberto, Brand New Heavies, Tank & the Bangas, and Robert Glasper may be heard. Vinyl […]
Pianist Abebi Stafford and guitarist Ian Duerr will perform two sets of Abebi's originals and jazz standards. Ian Duerr is a jazz guitarist with a deeply expressive style. He is currently based in St. Paul, MN. A 2004 graduate of Cardinal Stritch University with a BFA in jazz performance, he spent five years honing his craft aboard […]
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson (k’NOOT-son), has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her warm, inviting tone, broad range of emotional expression, and distinctive compositions have brought her much recognition on the national music scene.
The Gypsy Mania “Hot Club” Quartet, performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as Gypsy Jazz, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. Originating in Paris in the early 1930s, the ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories of the swing jazz era, with a unique French twist. Performing together for over […]
