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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.

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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upcoming events

  • Explosion Big Band
    Explosion Big Band
    Explosion Big Band
    Tue, Oct 15
    Oct 15, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Oct 15, 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
    JCS @ JCS: Creative Collaborations
    Wed, Oct 16
    Oct 16, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Oct 16, 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. Donations accepted at the door!
  • Ryan Garmoe Sextet
    Ryan Garmoe Sextet
    Ryan Garmoe Sextet
    Fri, Oct 18
    Oct 18, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Oct 18, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Trumpet player, Ryan Garmoe, brings in a sextet for an evening of original music.
  • Bryan Murray
    Bryan Murray
    Bryan Murray
    Sat, Oct 19
    Oct 19, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Oct 19, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    An evening of music presented by saxophonist Bryan Murray
  • Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra
    Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra
    Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra
    Tue, Oct 22
    Oct 22, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Oct 22, 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.
  • Dave Hagedorn and the Vibraphonics
    Dave Hagedorn and the Vibraphonics
    Dave Hagedorn and the Vibraphonics
    Fri, Oct 25
    Oct 25, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Oct 25, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Playing the music of Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Jim Hall, Monk and Peter Kogan.
  • Jeffrey Merrill Trio
    Jeffrey Merrill Trio
    Jeffrey Merrill Trio
    Sat, Oct 26
    Oct 26, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Oct 26, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    The Jeffrey Merrill Trio will be presenting classic tunes with dynamic energy, a childlike joy for swinging, and a tinge of the avant garde - just to keep you on your feet.
  • Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra
    Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra
    Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra
    Tue, Oct 29
    Oct 29, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Oct 29, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra is a brass band playing the music of Paul Fonfara. Think Duke Ellington in an episode of Twin Peaks, the Johnny Quest theme played by Tom Waits, with some Ennio Morricone and Goran Bregovic thrown in.
  • Will Kjeer Halloween Hang featuring Charlie Lincoln & Anthony 'Ty' Johnson
    Will Kjeer Halloween Hang featuring Charlie Lincoln & Anthony 'Ty' Johnson
    Will Kjeer Halloween Hang featuring Charlie Lincoln & Anthony 'Ty' Johnson
    Thu, Oct 31
    Oct 31, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Oct 31, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Brandon Wozniak - Saxophone Erik Fratzke - Bass Emma Garau - Drums
  • Doug Haining and the Cannonball Collective
    Doug Haining and the Cannonball Collective
    Doug Haining and the Cannonball Collective
    Fri, Nov 01
    Nov 01, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Nov 01, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Doug Haining brings in the Cannonball Collective to play iconic tunes from the Cannonball Adderly Quintet
  • Mike Cramer
    Mike Cramer
    Mike Cramer
    Sat, Nov 02
    Nov 02, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Nov 02, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Equally comfortable in a multitude of musical settings and styles, from straight ahead jazz and trad. jazz to blues and bluegrass, Mike Cramer is a versatile multi-instrumentalist. The evening will feature many of Cramer’s original works along with tunes from the standard repertoire.
  • Bill Simenson Orchestra
    Bill Simenson Orchestra
    Bill Simenson Orchestra
    Tue, Nov 05
    Nov 05, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Nov 05, 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.
  • Garrett Jones
    Garrett Jones
    Garrett Jones
    Fri, Nov 08
    Nov 08, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Nov 08, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Garrett Jones is a Minneapolis-based bassoonist and composer known for his cross-genre bassoon techniques and jazz bassoon recordings.