
April is jazz appreciation month!

This April, to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, Jazz Central Studios has teamed up with the Twin Cities Musician's Union, the Musician's Performance Fund, The Hook & Ladder Theater, and MCN6 to present FREE live jazz around town!
Along with our typical in-house programming, we are proud to present our big bands in different venues in the Twin Cities. Let's expand our community with free, accessible, live jazz this April! See you at a concert!
Welcome to
Jazz Central Studios
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Through our performances, workshops, and educational programs, we strive to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive jazz community that values creativity, authenticity, and a shared passion for the art form. At Jazz Central Studios, we believe that music has the power to connect people, transcend boundaries, and inspire positive change.
upcoming events
- Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra (1)Apr 29, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Michael Gold QuartetMay 02, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Pete Enblom SextetMay 03, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Bill Simenson OrchestraMay 06, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- UW Eau Claire Jazz ComboMay 07, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Will Schmid Quartet+May 09, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Tom Wells Trio+May 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Nordbill Jazz OrchestraMay 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Cedar Avenue Big BandMay 13, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Jason Fabus (Los Angeles)+May 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Chris Hepola QuartetMay 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Explosion Big BandMay 20, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Chris Smith - THE TRIOMay 23, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- SOUNDXCAPEMay 24, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Twin Cities Latin Jazz OrchestraMay 27, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Kjeer/Smith/HealeyMay 30, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Bryan Murray, Davu Seru, Anthony Cox+May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
(+ = live stream available)
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
