As an acoustic and electric bassist Calvin Caron has spent much of his musical life in pursuit of meaningful spiritual experiences. Whether it be the strong connection that forms with colleagues on the bandstand or getting lost in the music of others. He believes honesty, love and supporting others are of the utmost importance. Calvin […]

The Willie August Project performs two sets of award-winning original tunes and jazz classics. Consisting of Ben Siems (guitar), Jeremy Hauer (drums), and Graydon Peterson (upright bass), the group plays melodic, rhythmically intricate music rooted in the ECM progressive jazz tradition. Ben Siems (co-founder, guitarist/composer) has performed at venues across the country as a jazz, […]

A Great Night of Contemporary Jazz, Funk and R&B Award Winning and Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Vocalist Patty Peterson and her Friends were the very first group to take the Crooner stage on opening night more than a decade ago. Patty returns with her Contemporary Jazz/Funk/R&B Band to Crooners Main Stage Showroom once again. Patty will […]

If you would like to be seated in The Williamsburg Room for jazz let them know upon making your reservation. There is a $10 per guest charge for all guests requesting The Williamsburg Room or Live Jazz.

Renowned NYC-based upright bass player Cole Davis makes his Minneapolis headline debut following the release of his album "Consider It!" A compelling confluence of jazz, indie, pop, and R&B, with upright bass at center stage. Cole Davis - Bass Zak Khan - Fretless Guitar Sam Rosenstone - Synths Aaron Rice - Vocals

The Jeffrey Merrill trio is a swinging, groovin, toe-tapping, joy to hear. Their repertoire consists primarily of jazz standards, but don't let that fool you! This trio brings the intensity and seriousness this music demands.   Featuring: Nathan Norman - drums Christian Swenson - bass Jeffrey Merrill - piano

Davina Sowers 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 […]

For the third installment of his November residency, Kevin Gamble presents sets by pop/R&B group Covalent Blonde and hip-hop/jazz group Goon Tribune. ⊹ 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 his uncle's church as […]

Soulful, passionate, stirring… these are the words that describe Kirk Whalum's music most often. Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. It’s forged from his Memphis gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene. The 80’s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out of his blossoming sideman role and forming […]