Debbie Duncan, Friday April 22 at Hell's Kitchen

It's my privilege to be working with Debbie Duncan.  She's inspiring....and boy can she sing.  Music starts at 6:00.

Twin Cities 7. Monday, April 18 at Crooners

The Twin Cities 7 is an all-star cast playing jazz the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington and other swing bands.  We'll play from 7 to 10 in the lounge.

Minnesota Jazz Legends, Sunday, April 24 at The MN History Center

I'll be part of the rhythm section that will honor and accompany three Minnesota jazz legends: Dave Karr, Leo Fine and Tom Tipton. Music starts at 2:00.

Patty Peterson, Friday, April 29 in the Lounge at Crooners

Crooners just keeps happening. This time we're in the lounge with Twin Cities' legend Patty Peterson. We'll be going from 7:30 to 10:30.

Lucia Newell, Sunday April 24 in The Dunsmore Room at Crooners

This should be sweet.  Just the wonderful Lucia Newell and I with a 9 foot Bosendorfer in the Dunsmore Room (best jazz room in town).  Can't get any more intimate than this. We'll sing and play from 7:00 to 9:00.

Maryann Sullivan, Friday, April 15 at Parma

What better way to celebrate "tax day"?  Maryann is a really swinging singer who brings those old standards to life.  The band will be swinging to: Graydon Peterson on bass and Trevor Haining on drums.  We'll play from 7:30 to 10:30

Lila Ammons, Wednesday April 13 at Tangiers

Tom Lewis and I will be joining vocalist Lila Ammons for an evening of jazz.  We'll play from 6:00 to 9:00.

Joyce Lyons, Sunday April 9 in The Dunsmore Room at Crooners

Great jazz in what I think is the Twin Cities finest jazz room (world class!).  Joyce is a wonderful singer who swings hard and "kills" a ballad.  Great band too, with Graydon Peterson on bass and Jay Epstein on drums.  We'll play form 7:0. to 9:00.

Lila Ammons. Thursday, April 7th at Jazz Central

Tom Lewis, Jay Epstein and I will accompany vocalist Lila Ammons from 7:30 to 9:30.  Lila sings with a great combination of jazz and soul (must be those Chicago roots).  This should be swinging!

Maud Hixon, Wednesday, April 6th at The Marsh in Minnetonka

I'll be accompanying silky vocalist Maud Hixon.  We perform from 5:30 to 7:30.  Just the two of us.  Warm and intimate jazz.

Jason Weissman Quartet. Easter Sunday at Hell's Kitchen.

With Jason on vocals and sax along with Gordy Johnson on bass and Pete Henning on drums.  From 10;00am to 1:00 pm.

Twin Citites 7. Tuesday March 22 at Crooners

We're back and swingin'. We'll play form 7:00 to 10:00.

Peter Kogan Quartet. Saturday, March 19 at Vieux Carrie

With Peter Kogan on drums, Pete Whitman on sax and Anthony Cox on bass. We'll play from 8:00 to 11:00.

Lila Ammons Trio. Wed, March 16 at Tangiers in Mpls.

Tom Lewis and I will be accompanying vocalist Lila Ammons.  Lila sings with a wonderful blend of jazz and soul.  Great tunes too.  Form 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

Twin Cities 7, Monday, Jan 18 at Crooners

The Twin Cities 7 is an all-star cast playing jazz in the tradition of Count Basie and other swing bands.  We'll play from 7 to 10 in the lounge at Crooners in Fridley.  It's much closer than you think.....and the food is great too.

Peter Kogan Quartet, Tuesday, Jan 12 at Crooners in Fridley

With Peter Kogan on drums, Pete Whitman on sax and Anthony Cox on bass.  We'll be playing swinging hard bop and Peter's originals.

Pete Snell Trio, Saturday. Jan 9, at The Black Dog in St. Paul's Lowertown

Tom Lewis and I will be accompanying sax-man Pete Snell.  We'll be playing the early set from 6 to 8.

Phil Aaron Trio, Tuesday, Jan 5 at Vieux Carrie

Once again, I'll be joined by Jay Epstein on drums and Gary Raynor on bass.  We'll play from 8 to 11.

Artists' Quarter Reunion on New Yera's Eve at Hell's Kitchen

This will be a terrific musical event.  The band features some of the great players whomade the Artist Quarter one of the est jazz clubs in the world: Dean Magraw on guitar, Chris Bates on bass, and of course, Kenny Horst on drums.  Plus, one of the world's GREAT jazz singers: the magnificent Carol Martin!  If you've never caught Carol, you really should.  I mean it when I say "one of the world's great jazz singers".

Here's a link: http://www.artistsquarter.com/Reservations.html

Phil Aaron Trio, Tuesday, December 15 at Crooners in Fridley

I'll be joined by two of my very favorite musicians and improvisers: Gary Raynor on bass and Jay Epstein on drums.  We'll start at 7:30.  Plus great food and no cover charge!