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Jazz Central Studios

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Jazz Central Studios is dedicated to preserving the innovative jazz arts in the Twin Cities. We present live music to the community in a non-commercial listening environment and encourage collaboration and education among musicians of wide and varied experience.

Jazz Central Studios is a tax exempt 501c3 tax exempt organization EIN 45-3039080. JCS is committed to strengthening the Twin Cities jazz community by offering a performance/educational environment that nurtures artistic growth.

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If you can't make it to Jazz Central Studios, you can tune into our live stream every Friday and Saturday night (and select Thursdays) at JCS from 8-9:30pm. It’s free and easy. 

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upcoming events

  • Explosion Big Band
    Explosion Big Band
    Tue, Mar 19
    Mar 19, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Mar 19, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Led by chief detonators Doug Haining, sax, and Scott Agster, trombone, the Explosion Big Band draws from the area’s finest musicians. The EXPLOSION is ready to detonate with the classic sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more modern sounds of Thad Jones, Clare Fischer, Pat Metheny & others.
  • JCS @ JCS: Creative Collaborations - Bone Blast Vol. I
    JCS @ JCS: Creative Collaborations - Bone Blast Vol. I
    Wed, Mar 20
    Mar 20, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Mar 20, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Every third Wednesday of the month, JC Sanford will host various improvisers from the Twin Cities area to engage in sonic explorations and deep communications.
  • Pete James Johnson trio
    Pete James Johnson trio
    Fri, Mar 22
    Mar 22, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Mar 22, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    An evening of music by local composer and drummer Pete James Johnson. Paul Hecht - piano Dan Carpel - bass Pete James Johnson - drums
  • Kent Goodroad
    Kent Goodroad
    live streamed
    Sat, Mar 23
    Mar 23, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Mar 23, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Jazz trio featuring Kent Goodroad, Josh Kaplan, and Jason Wells.
  • Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra
    Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra
    Tue, Mar 26
    Mar 26, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Mar 26, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn (trumpet) and Mac Santiago (percussionist/drum set), the Twin Cites Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) brings together the drama of big band jazz, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished musicians.
  • Riley Helgeson Quartet
    Riley Helgeson Quartet
    Fri, Mar 29
    Mar 29, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Mar 29, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Local trumpet player and composer, Riley Helgeson, presents original compositions.
  • Matty Harris Quartet
    Matty Harris Quartet
    Sat, Mar 30
    Mar 30, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Mar 30, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Jazz quartet led by local saxophonist Matty Harris.
  • Bill Simenson Orchestra
    Bill Simenson Orchestra
    Tue, Apr 02
    Apr 02, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Apr 02, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    All original big band music! The Bill Simenson Orchestra is a 17 piece big band (5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums). Since June of 2012 the band has performed the first Tuesday of every month at Jazz Central Studios.
  • Solo Piano: Patrick Adkins
    Solo Piano: Patrick Adkins
    Wed, Apr 03
    Apr 03, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Apr 03, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Local pianist, Patrick Adkins, will present a solo piano concert. To shine a light on our recently acquired Steinway B, as well as Minneapolis' masterful pianists, Jazz Central Studios will present a solo piano concert the first Wednesday of each month.
  • Shawn Wang
    Shawn Wang
    Fri, Apr 05
    Apr 05, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Apr 05, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Bassist Shawn Wang returns to Minneapolis for an evening of music with friends.
  • Reid Kennedy Trio featuring Rachel Holder: Songs From The French Quarter
    Reid Kennedy Trio featuring Rachel Holder: Songs From The French Quarter
    Apr 06, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    "Vocalist Rachel Holder joins Phil Aaron (piano), Graydon Peterson (bass), and Reid Kennedy (drums) for an evening of music from the French Quarter in New Orleans." Featuring: Phil Aaron - piano Graydon Peterson - bass Reid Kennedy - drums
  • Cedar Avenue Big Band
    Cedar Avenue Big Band
    Tue, Apr 09
    Apr 09, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Apr 09, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    This 16 piece band boosts having been on-going for the last 35 years . Originally under the musical direction of arranger/ composer Steve Devich, they have built a library of big band music containing over 450 charts!
  • Jamill Shaw
    Jamill Shaw
    Fri, Apr 12
    Apr 12, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Apr 12, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Milwaukee-based saxophonist, Jamill Shaw, brings his music to Minneapolis.
  • Adolfo Mendonça Trio featuring Remy Le Boeuf
    Adolfo Mendonça Trio featuring Remy Le Boeuf
    Sat, Apr 13
    Apr 13, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Apr 13, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Brazilian jazz piano player and composer Adolfo Mendonça and his trio will be performing with jazz saxophonist and composer Remy Le Boeuf. The quartet will be playing a set of original music.
  • Explosion Big Band
    Explosion Big Band
    Tue, Apr 16
    Apr 16, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Apr 16, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Led by chief detonators Doug Haining, sax, and Scott Agster, trombone, the Explosion Big Band draws from the area’s finest musicians. The EXPLOSION is ready to detonate with the classic sounds of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more modern sounds of Thad Jones, Clare Fischer, Pat Metheny & others.
  • JCS @ JCS: Creative Collaborations
    JCS @ JCS: Creative Collaborations
    Wed, Apr 17
    Apr 17, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Apr 17, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Every third Wednesday of the month, JC Sanford will host various improvisers from the Twin Cities area to engage in sonic explorations and deep communications.
  • Take That Back featuring Joan Hutton and Sue Orfield
    Take That Back featuring Joan Hutton and Sue Orfield
    Sat, Apr 20
    Apr 20, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Apr 20, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Take That Back started as the meeting-of-the-minds of two veteran musicians, Joan Hutton and Sue Orfield. Drawn together by a passion for original music, both bandleaders are composers and improvisers, each with her own unique musical voice.
  • Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra
    Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra
    Tue, Apr 23
    Apr 23, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Apr 23, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn (trumpet) and Mac Santiago (percussionist/drum set), the Twin Cites Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) brings together the drama of big band jazz, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished musicians.

Location

Jazz Central Studios is located in the Old St. Anthony neighborhood on the west bank of the Mississippi river. The main entrance is directly across the street from the Aveda Institute at the corner of 4th Street Southeast and Central Avenue Southeast.

 

Parking

Metered street parking is available on our block but be sure to verify times.

 

Address

407 Central Avenue Southeast
Minneapolis, MN 55414 (Lower Level)

Phone

612-695-7573

EMAIL

info@jazzcentralstudios.org

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