Moore By Four quickly established themselves as a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene when the group was created in 1986 at Ruby’s Cabaret in Minneapolis. The group performed sold-out concerts at the Guthrie and Fitzgerald Theaters and went on to tour Europe and Japan, sharing concert billing with Harry Connick, Jr., Joe Williams, […]

New York transplant at home on Guitar, piano, and, I hear, Bass. He’ll be strumming and picking

Internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui’s transcendent and haunting melodies have long sought to build bridges. Her sonic cultural exchange has reached the hearts and minds of fans throughout the world. On her thirtieth recording, 2023’s Euphoria, Keiko channels beauty, strength, energy, love, and hope. Her numerous accolades include Billboard's "Top Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Year" […]

Composer, film composer, first call accompanist for many jazz singers, and a hellacious pianist

Patti Austin’s keen interest in being a total entertainer likely started when she was four years old. Then, she stepped onto the stage of the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem at the urging of Dinah Washington. During the 1970s Patti reigned as the undisputed queen of the New York session scene. Her recent recordings celebrate the […]

Patti Austin’s keen interest in being a total entertainer likely started when she was four years old. Then, she stepped onto the stage of the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem at the urging of Dinah Washington. During the 1970s Patti reigned as the undisputed queen of the New York session scene. Her recent recordings celebrate the […]

Mohini Dey is an Indian bass guitarist, arranger, producer & vocalist with unique style and impeccable technique. She has gained international recognition for her extraordinary talent and versatility. Also, she has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and performed on prestigious stages around the world. Forbes India has described her as the “most successful musician under thirty”. […]

A monster, contemporary sax guy often heard with the Atlantis quartet.

Renowned vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America. New York Times hails her “smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather”. She lies beneath the script of history, transcending social divides with an offer of love and deep sense of humanity. […]

Standards Singer/Lifetime Entertainer , and Jennifer Grimm’s Mom, will present her tribute to Rosemary Clooney…yes, you know Rosie if you’re from Minnesota-she starred with Bing Crosby in White Christmas!!

Minnesota’s star composer, arranger, Jazz Orchestra Leader, pianist, teacher and all-around great guy. Look for his recordings with Jennifer Grimm and the Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra, on YouTube

With her voice students from around the world, her work with Bobby Mcferrin, Lori Dokken & the Girls, Rick Carlson , many special song presentations, Judi is a regular Crooners and Dakota performer.