08/16/2023
Friday Night August 18th Opening Event at the Ames Center
Steve Cole - ArtistryMusic / Mack Avenue recording artist.
One of the most celebrated saxophonists in contemporary JazzBillboards Smooth Jazz #10 air played song for 2022
Saturday August 19th in Nicollet CommonsPark Free Admission
1PM - 2:30PM Jay Young and the Lyric Factory with special guest Ginger Commodore
Dakota favorites, Jay Young and The Lyric Factory started as a father/son duo in the mid-90s that has grown into a multi-faceted family of Minneapolis’ “first call” musicians who’ve been performing for sold-out audiences around the Twin Cities since 2005.“…the music exploded, showering the room with a joyful exuberance usually reserved for dance halls and gospel services. And no one had more fun than Jay Young” – Jazz PoliceGinger Commodore is one of the premier jazz vocalists in the upper Midwest. Whether performing with her own quartet (GCQ) or as a member of the internationally known vocal jazz quartet “Moore By Four” Ginger is one singer you will never forget.
3PM - 4:30PM Mary Louise Knutson Trio with Special Guest Patty Peterson
Celebrated pianist, Mary Louise Knutson and award-winning vocalist, Patty Peterson have joined their talents over the years many times, performing for high profile galas, acclaimed jazz clubs, and jazz festivals. Together, they have shared the stage with the Twin Cities based Jazz Women All Stars, which was founded by Patty Peterson in 2016, along with Mary Louise Knutson as the musical director. One of their many shared highlights has been performing at the Musical Instrument Museum Theater (MIM) in Phoenix
5PM - 6:30PM Natania & Ticket to Brasil
NATANIA KAMIN is a charismatic vocalist, songwriter and dancer who is passionate about sharing the music of her native Brazil with American audiences.TICKET TO BRASIL is a Bossa nova, Samba and Brazilian jazz project founded by contemporary jazz guitarist and composer Pavel Jany. The group has performed at many national and international jazz events, and has opened for such renowned artists as Trio Brasileiro, Brazilian singer Cibelle and American jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson.
7PM - 9PM Three time Grammy Award winner Jamecia Bennett brings to the stage her powerful show featuring Jazz, Soul and the Blues. As our headliner Jamecia is sure to bring you to your feet and compel you to dance into the night.