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No cover–light fare available from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Full-menu available until 8:30pm. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS Arne Fogel: Vocals Rick Carlson: Piano Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of seasoned singers and piano players. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and […]
German saxophonist Tobias Meinhart brings his DownBeat-lauded modern jazz to Berlin. Joining Meinhart will be the New York–based players Matt Penman on bass, Julian Shore on piano, and JK Kim on drums.
QUARTETO CARIOCA plays a range of songs from the contemporary Brazilian repertsamba jazz, Brazilian popular music, and other traditional genres with a contemporary influence. With vocals sung in Portuguese and a piano trio plus Brazilian percussion and flute/tenor sax/harmonica, we bring lesser-known songs and arrangements from great composers of Brazil such as João Donato, Edu […]
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Mary Petrich, Ted Olsen, and Toivo Hannigan playing creative music. They will feature the compositions of Paul Motian, Bennie Maupin, Marianne Trudel, Renee Rosnes, and others. Saxophonist Mary Petrich enjoys a vibrant career as performer and teacher. Her deep love for creativity and improvisation has led her to explore traditional […]
ThoughtCast is bassist and composer Graydon Peterson, trumpeter Jake Baldwin, pianist Joe Strachan, and drummer Ben Ehrlich. They combine infectious, sophisticated grooves combined with lyrical, encircling melodies and spirited improvisation. The group formed in 2017 and has been performing in the Twin Cities and the surrounding region ever since.
Winter Jazz Fest is back at Crooners Supper Club on Sunday, March 9, for a spectacular day of jazz! The line-up will feature Peter Kogan Quintet, Jennifer Grimm, Red Planet w/ Kavyesh Kaviraj - and many others! Main Stage Showroom 4:30-5:30PM Peter Kogan Quintet Ryan Garmoe: Trumpet Joe Mayo: Sax Abebi Stafford: Piano Dan Carpel: […]
“Taste and understatement. Swing and savoir-faire. Grace and grooves. Intimacy and panache. Singer Charmin Michelle delivers all of the above and more.” This is what the Star Tribune had to say about this charismatic chanteuse. Here, Michelle’s conversational style recalls the late Billie Holiday and other legendary ladies of jazz. And yet, her music is free of tiresome camp […]
Drummer Chris Hepola, pianist Mike Vasich, and bassist Eric Struve come together to play the compositions of the House on Fire Band in a piano trio setting. House on Fire is a collection of songs written by drummer Chris Hepola and expressed through the musical voices of Mike Vasich and Eric Struve. The House on […]
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!
he Adam Harder Nussbaum Quintet will perform music rooted in the hard bop tradition, including music by Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Herlin Riley, and more. The music is warm, energetic, and swinging! Dan Carpel: Bass Adam Harder Nussbaum: Drums Steve Kenny: Trumpet Bryan Nichols: Piano Pete Whitman: Saxophones Adam Harder Nussbaum is a drummer and […]
Ari Hoenig Trio is a world-renowned jazz trio consisting of drummer Ari Hoenig, pianist Gadi Lehavi, and bassist Ben Tiberio. Known for their extraordinary synergy and fearless improvisational approach, the trio combines technical mastery with boundless creativity. Ari Hoenig is a jazz drummer, composer and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming, […]
Son Reis Project (SRP) is a sonic exploration at the intersection of heavy metal, free jazz, and funk. Known for their unique performances. Their music takes audiences on a transformative journey into uncharted musical territories. With a fearless approach to blending genres and pushing musical boundaries. They invite listeners to explore the realm of musical possibility through electrifying live […]
Renowned guitarist Tim Sparks will be joined by rising jazz guitar talent Ben Abrahamson. Renowned guitarist Tim Sparks will be joined by rising jazz guitar talent Ben Abrahamson.
Chenoweth/Daley Trio Jim Chenoweth- Bass Kevin Daley- Guitar Wil Chenoweth- Drums
Comin’ in hot! Twin Cities-based gypsy jazz/swing band Mississippi Hot Club is performing an intimate hometown show concert at Berlin on Friday, March 14!
Since moving to Minneapolis in 2005, Zacc Harris has gained a reputation as one of the area’s top guitarists, being named 2017 Twin Cities Best Jazz Artist by the City Pages. He performs in a host of creative projects including Atlantis Quartet, winner of the 2015 McKnight Fellowship and named 2011 Best Jazz Artist, as […]
The Joel Shapira Trio Joel Shapira- Guitar Phil Aaron- Piano Tom Lewis- Bass
JC Sanford's EQ (Electric Quartet) A new "plugged-in" version of a quartet led by trombonist/composer JC Sanford performs mostly Sanford's compositions and explores sonic adventures and deep grooves. JC Sanford - trombone/effects Toivo Hannigan - electric guitar/effects Erik Fratzke - electric bass Ben Ehrlich - drumset
Miles Davis Tribute Join Solomon Parham as he pays homage to the master trumpeter, Miles Davis. Experience the music, the history, and the joy of listening to the music of Mr.Davis' legacy! Solomon Parham: Trumpet Trumpet Player Solomon Parham from Detroit, MI has established a substantial music education and community pathway in the Twin Cities. […]
A member of the Midwest music scene for many years, Ginger Commodore is a regular visitor to the Dakota stage. Classically trained, gospel-influenced, and jazz-inspired, Ginger’s musical foundation is a true amalgam of musical styles presented with her unique delivery.
The Willie August Project Ben Siems- Guitar Matt Peterson- Upright Bass Jeremy Hauer- Drums
The Pete Snell Quartet Pete Snell- Saxophone Abebi Stafford- Piano Jim Chenoweth- Bass Jesse Simon- Drums
Just in case you aren’t familiar with Béla Fleck, there are many who say he’s the premiere banjo player in the world. Others claim that Fleck has virtually reinvented the image and the sound of the banjo. His remarkable career has taken him all over the musical map in a wide range of solo projects and collaborations. An […]
Just in case you aren’t familiar with Béla Fleck, there are many who say he’s the premiere banjo player in the world. Others claim that Fleck has virtually reinvented the image and the sound of the banjo. His remarkable career has taken him all over the musical map in a wide range of solo projects and collaborations. An […]
Blue Tuesday No. 2: A Tribute to Roy Hargrove Usually our night off, Blue Tuesday is a rare night when Berlin opens its doors for an intimate gathering — this is not your ordinary dinner and a show. The Omar Abdulkarim Quartet Our second Blue Tuesday is performed by The Omar Abdulkarim Quartet, and pays tribute to Roy Hargrove, […]
The Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio (with Natto Maki on bass and Oden on drums) will play the original music that pianist Satoko Fujii composed for this trio. Critics and fans alike have hailed Fujii as one of the most original voices in jazz today. She’s “a virtuoso piano improviser, an original composer and a bandleader […]
The Reid Kennedy Trio Phil Aaron- Piano Jeremy Boettcher- Bass Reid Kennedy- Drums
Davina and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show at a […]
Grammy-winning titan of jazz saxophone Joe Lovano and virtuoso guitarist Julian Lage have enjoyed a long journey of mutual admiration. They first met in 1999 at Yoshi’s in Oakland, where Joe was performing with McCoy Tyner. Julian’s father brought the young prodigy to the show, and it was there he connected with Joe. They kept […]
Grammy-winning titan of jazz saxophone Joe Lovano and virtuoso guitarist Julian Lage have enjoyed a long journey of mutual admiration. They first met in 1999 at Yoshi’s in Oakland, where Joe was performing with McCoy Tyner. Julian’s father brought the young prodigy to the show, and it was there he connected with Joe. They kept […]
Benny Benack III is a fiery trumpet player and singer performing standards and his own astute compositions with a thrilling sense of showmanship. Join the Benny Benack III Quartet during The Midwest Jazz Collective Tour at Crooners! Benny Benack III: Trumpet, Vocals Tyler Henderson: Piano Caleb Tobocman: Bass Charles Goold: Drums A graduate of The Manhattan […]
