Can chamber music and jazz fusion coexist in the same sonic landscape? Society of Chemists answers this question with compositions that span the spectrum of art and pop. Band Members: Stephanie Wieseler - Tenor Sax/Flute/Synth Jack Barrett - Piano/Electric Piano/Synth Charlie Bruber - Bass Ben Ehrlich - Drums ✧ A wide variety of music—including classical, […]

Vocalist, Anya Menk, returns to Jazz Central!

D.M.C.A. quartet is a modern jazz group from the twin cities exploring sounds from all across the jazz spectrum. Compositions come from all four members, Dane, Mac, Chris, and Austin.   Featuring: Dane Folie - guitar Mac Wilms - saxophone  Chris Isler - drums Austin PeKarna - electric bass

Shaun LaBelle’s producing career has been filled with legendary groups. For example, David Pack (Ambrosia), Everette Harp, Jeff Kashiwa, and Steve Reid (Rippingtons.) Also, Shaun has worked with Branford Marsalis and the group Pieces of a Dream. Shaun performed bass on the Larger Than Life tour for Grammy award-winning recording artist Jody Watley. Currently, Shaun's new releases Your […]

Jazz icon Ernie Watts and blues harmonica ace Corky Siegel first met in Mumbai. They were each invited by the distinguished violin virtuoso, Dr. L. Subramaniam to perform in his Global Fusion project. They have been best friends from the moment they met. Further, they continue to collaborate in celebrated performances and on acclaimed recording […]

For the finale of his November residency, Kevin Gamble pays tribute to one of his favorite artists: J Dilla, producer extraordinaire. LA Buckner features on drums. ⊹ For as long as he can remember, music has been a part of Kevin Gamble's life. One of his first experiences with music was playing the piano at […]

Stella Cole is hitting the road this holiday season in support of her upcoming single “Merry Christmas, Darling”. Here, this is a timeless reimagining of the beloved Carpenters classic. Last year, the “powerhouse rivaling Judy Garland and Rosemary Clooney” (People) released her holiday EP Snow! Snow! presents Stella interpreting well-known holiday classics. For example, she includes “White Christmas,” “Have […]

Miki Yamanaka lights up every room she plays, blending deep swing, sharp instincts, and a joyful presence that draws listeners in. Witness her Midwest debut at Berlin! Band Members: Miki Yamanaka - Piano Tyrone Allen II - Bass Jimmy Macbride - Drums ⊹ Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has wasted no time in establishing herself as […]

Grammy-winning saxophonist Miguel Zenón and prolific pianist Luis Perdomo will team up for two exceptional shows at Berlin. Their mission? To celebrate the Latin American songbook and the joy, tenderness, and beauty within. Grammy winner, Doris Duke Artist, and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón represents a select group of musicians who have masterfully balanced […]

Jazz pianist Tedd Firth, most often seen in the Twin Cities as accompanist to such vocalists as Marilyn Maye, Michael Feinstein and Bernadette Peters, returns to Crooners for an intimate cocktail hour in Maggie's Lounge. Tedd Firth: Piano Tedd Firth is a musical director, pianist and arranger. As musical director and accompanist he has worked with […]