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 […]

Vocalist Lee Engele performs with guitarist Reynold Philipsek, and a special appearance by Gary Schulte on violin. A veteran of local big bands, small ensembles and theater; Lee has released […]

A vital element of jazz education has always been the direct transfer of knowledge between generations of musicians where students could “sit-in” to directly learn the craft from their professional […]

Naomi Uyama was an international swing dance champion searching for the perfect band – original but authentic – in the pocket and bringing the party. After searching the world over […]

Hanson/Hirsh/Clowser shape musical narratives in real time. With Nathan Hanson on saxophone, Steve Hirsh on drums, and Ross Clowser on guitar, the trio invites their audience into a shared experience of creation, discovery, and beauty. Nathan […]

The Avant Garde is a Twin Cities based music and entertainment production company that puts on curated events featuring urban eclectic entertainment. They also do consulting and provide artist development […]

Brian Grivna began performing at age 12 as Young Artist clarinet soloist with the Minnesota Orchestra.  He added saxophone and flute the following year, and by age 15 was subbing […]

The Jazz Women All Stars were created by Minnesota Music Hall of Fame vocalist and KBEM jazz radio personality Patty Peterson. In 2016, the Jazz Women All-Stars made a terrific […]