In Person & Live Stream Levi Schwartzberg is a Twin Cities musician who specializes in vibraphone, in addition to playing piano. Levi maintains a busy schedule as a musician, playing in groups such as Le Percheron, No Territory Band, and Julian Manzara Quartet. He also does a lot of composing and has led a number […]

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In Person and Live Stream The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Dave Stamps, is the premier concert jazz ensemble at Gustavus Adolphus College. Formerly known as the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band and Gustavus Stage Band, the Gustavus Jazz Ensemble recently celebrated its 50th year of excellence. Founded in 1970 by Dr. Mark Lammers, the […]

This night we carry on the Artists Quarter tradition of B3 Organ Night with Pierre Lewis. St.Paul native Pierre Lewis has been keyboardist for the Commodores for the past 12 years. He spent his formative years as twin cities organ legend Bobby Lyles’ sub and regular organist for another Twin Cities saxophone legend Morris Wilson.

In Person and Live Streaming Featuring: Peter Goggin - alto saxophone Alden Akeda - drums Chris Bates - bass Desmond Teague - tenor saxophone

Tanner Taylor studied under Jack Oatts and Manhattan School of Music’s Garry Dial. Taylor is currently a sought-after pianist on the  Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Kansas City scenes. Taylor has performed with jazz notables such as Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, Lew Tabackin, David “Fathead” Newman, Steve Turre, Wycliffe Gordon, Wes “Warm Daddy” Anderson, Dick Oatts, […]

Chris Bates' Good Vibes trio was formed as an outlet for creative exploration and joyful expression. Bassist Chris Batescollaborates with a number of people, but with vibraphonist Dave Hagedorn and drummer Phil Hey there seemed to be an unbridled, happy and kinetic energy blossoming from every note and song. The Good Vibes trio has one […]

I am excited to bring Peter Vircks back to JCS, following February’ssold-out sets at Paisley Park with his group, Midnight Love. Chattingon his success and pandemic-adjusted creative process, we gatheredstandards that represent his current mood as improviser and balladeer.Check the tunes, check the voices of Chris Smith and Will Kjeer, andcheck the JCS return of […]

In Person and Live Stream Jeffrey studied Jazz performance at Temple university for 2 years studying with faculty like Bruce Barth, Mike Boone, and Tim Warfield. Featuring: Graydon Peterson on Bass Ben Ehrlich on Drums Peter Goggin on Sax Jeffrey Merrill on Keys

In Person and Live Stream Northing is a Minnesota-based chamber ensemble that plays composed and improvised music. Formed in 2017, the quintet takes its name from the cartographic term for progress northward. Each of the composer/improviser ensemble members returned to their upper-midwest home after studying music in different ends of the country. The minimal instrumentation […]

In Person & Live Stream Featuring original instrumental compositions by the members, Big Shoe is excited to play once again at Jazz Central. Formed in 2015, Big Shoe is comprised of: Clay Pufahl and Joe Mayo: saxophones Ted Olsen: bass Joey Van Philips: drums