Free Jazz Shows in Minneapolis–St. Paul

Thu, Oct 15, 5:00 PM CDT

Erica West and Phil Kadidlo

Crooners Supper Club / Fridley / Map

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Erica West : Vocals Phil Kadidlo : Piano Erica West is strong, confident, and sultry right out of the box. Her striking looks and mesmerizing vocals make an immediate impression on the senses. In a uniquely captivating way, Erica brings a beautiful fusion of soulful, R&B, pop, jazz and blues inspired melodies to the microphone. But do not let her silky vocals fool you. Erica’s vocal style is both powerful and sultry influenced by female vocalists such as Barbara Streisand, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Nina Simone, Shirley Horn, Roberta Flack, Sarah Vaughan, Lizz Wright, Jill Scott, & Diana Krall. Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of talented musicians. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and dinner items, experience superb service, and enjoy the great music!

Sat, Oct 24, 5:00 PM CDT

Joel Shapira’s Maggie’s Maison with Benny Weinbeck

Crooners Supper Club / Fridley / Map

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Joel Shapira : Guitar Benny Weinbeck : Piano Guitarist Joel Shapira is an internationally acclaimed musician from the Twin Cities, currently residing and performing in Paris, France. He’s a leader and/or member of multiple top Twin Cities’ jazz ensembles, as well as a master of the demanding discipline of solo guitar. He performs regularly with world class musicians, has numerous recordings to his credit, and is now involved in several new jazz projects in Paris. Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of talented musicians. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and dinner items, experience superb service, and enjoy the great music!

Sun, Oct 25, 5:00 PM CDT

Joel Shapira’s Maggie’s Maison with Chris Lomheim

Crooners Supper Club / Fridley / Map

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Joel Shapira : Guitar Chris Lomheim : Piano Guitarist Joel Shapira is an internationally acclaimed musician from the Twin Cities, currently residing and performing in Paris, France. He’s a leader and/or member of multiple top Twin Cities’ jazz ensembles, as well as a master of the demanding discipline of solo guitar. He performs regularly with world class musicians, has numerous recordings to his credit, and is now involved in several new jazz projects in Paris. Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of talented musicians. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and dinner items, experience superb service, and enjoy the great music!

Sat, Nov 7, 5:00 PM CST

Joel Shapira’s Maggie’s Maison with Donnie LaMarca

Crooners Supper Club / Fridley / Map

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Joel Shapira : Guitar Donnie LaMarca : Piano Guitarist Joel Shapira is an internationally acclaimed musician from the Twin Cities, currently residing and performing in Paris, France. He’s a leader and/or member of multiple top Twin Cities’ jazz ensembles, as well as a master of the demanding discipline of solo guitar. He performs regularly with world class musicians, has numerous recordings to his credit, and is now involved in several new jazz projects in Paris. Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of talented musicians. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and dinner items, experience superb service, and enjoy the great music!

Sun, Nov 8, 5:00 PM CST

Joel Shapira’s Maggie’s Maison with Ted Godbout

Crooners Supper Club / Fridley / Map

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Joel Shapira : Guitar Ted Godbout : Piano Guitarist Joel Shapira is an internationally acclaimed musician from the Twin Cities, currently residing and performing in Paris, France. He’s a leader and/or member of multiple top Twin Cities’ jazz ensembles, as well as a master of the demanding discipline of solo guitar. He performs regularly with world class musicians, has numerous recordings to his credit, and is now involved in several new jazz projects in Paris. Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of talented musicians. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and dinner items, experience superb service, and enjoy the great music!

Wed, Oct 14, 7:00 PM CDT

DPAD

Berlin / North Loop / Map

NO COVER 7:00pm Show DPAD will be playing two sets of mostly improvised material, showcasing guitar, bass, drums, and saxophone along with some pedal wizardry and electronic beats/samples. Some influences include SML, Alice Coltrane, and Jeff Parker. ⊹ DPAD ( Dex Wolfe , Pat Keen , Anna Dolde , and Dave Power ) was conceived as a Dream Machine — the eponymous title of local artist Drew Arieta’s recent evolving installation at the Walker Art Center. The group vacillates from grooves that nod to ‘70s electric Miles Davis to glitchy tape loops and harmonized horns a la ‘80s Jon Hassell. The quartet taps into our collective autonomic system to create improvised sound tapestries that land somewhere between early proto-ambient music, new jazz, and the hypnosis of experimental electronic and techno musics. Coming Soon: Featured Oct 10 October 10, 2026 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM 16:30 – 18:30 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Early Evening Jazz: BluLuna Trio October 10, 2026 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM 16:30 – 18:30 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM NO COVER 4:30pm Show Read more → October 10, 2026 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM 16:30 – 18:30 4:30 PM – 6

Wed, Oct 14, 7:30 PM CDT

North Star Jazz Workshops: Michael Ragonese Trio Clinic

Jazz Central Studios / Marcy-Holmes / Map

Join pianist Michael Ragonese and his trio, featuring Anthony Fung on drums and Logan Kane on bass, for a clinic at Jazz Central Studios.

Fri, Oct 16, 4:30 PM CDT

Early Evening Jazz: Abinnet Berhanu Trio

Berlin / North Loop / Map

NO COVER 4:30pm Show This two-set show will feature the formidable trio of Ahndenet bandleader Abinnet Berhanu, new-to-town saxophonist Ryan Freitas, and first-call bassist Graydon Peterson. Band Members: Abinnet Berhanu - Drums Ryan Freitas - Saxophone Graydon Peterson - Bass ⊹ Virginia transplant Abinnet Berhanu started his fascination with music on the trumpet but later fell in love with the sheer power of drums. A passionate, explosive drummer, Abinnet has had the opportunity to work with Steve Wilson, the Minnesota Orchestra, Bruce Harris, Russ Johnson, JD Allen, Allyn Johnson, John D’Earth, Justin Kauflin, Russell Wilson and Mike Hawkins. He has appeared at the Kennedy Center, the Library of Congress, the White House, Blues Alley, Bohemian Caverns, DC Jazz Festival, Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Embassy of Sweden, the Embassy of Gabon, and the Embassy of Australia. Ryan Freitas is a career multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, and producer now based in Minneapolis after nearly a decade in Detroit. He has worked with artists and projects across genres, from Lyle Lovett, Kem, a