he Cherry Pit presents an open jam for musicians and music lovers in the Twin Cities. It’s a social hub for Twin Cities creatives, a training ground to refine musicianship, and a vehicle for high-vibrational improvisation. This is not a free-form basement jam or strictly a jazz jam. Our goal is to find an equilibrium […]

Ari Hoenig Trio is a world-renowned jazz trio consisting of drummer Ari Hoenig, pianist Gadi Lehavi, and bassist Ben Tiberio. Known for their extraordinary synergy and fearless improvisational approach, the trio combines technical mastery with boundless creativity. Ari Hoenig is a jazz drummer, composer and educator known for his unusual and intense approach to drumming, […]

Son Reis Project (SRP) is a sonic exploration at the intersection of heavy metal, free jazz, and funk. Known for their unique performances. Their music takes audiences on a transformative journey into uncharted musical territories. With a fearless approach to blending genres and pushing musical boundaries. They invite listeners to explore the realm of musical possibility through electrifying live […]

Renowned guitarist Tim Sparks will be joined by rising jazz guitar talent Ben Abrahamson. Renowned guitarist Tim Sparks will be joined by rising jazz guitar talent Ben Abrahamson.  

Comin’ in hot! Twin Cities-based gypsy jazz/swing band Mississippi Hot Club is performing an intimate hometown show concert at Berlin on Friday, March 14!  

Abinnet Berhanu is an expressive, explosive composer and drummer rooted in the canon of Black American music. Joining him are Dan Carpel on bass and Ted Godbout on piano. His trio draws on the legacies of American, Brazilian, and West African music. Virginia transplant Abinnet Berhanu started his fascination with music on the trumpet but […]

Nathan Hanson and Erik Fratzke will explore the nooks and crannies of post-structuralist and restructuralist melodies and grooves. Jazz tunes, folk songs, and classic skronk will inform the proceedings. Join us and become familiar with the unfamiliar. Erik Fratzke is a composer/performer/educator based in St. Paul, Minn. Best known as the bassist of Happy Apple, […]

Twin Talk is the longstanding Chicago trio of Dustin Laurenzi (saxophone), Katie Ernst (bass/voice), and Andrew Green (drums). The band will play two freewheeling sets of original music that blur the boundaries between near-telepathic collective improvisation and highly composed songs. Since forming in 2012, Chicago’s Twin Talk has steadily drifted from the conventions of the saxophone […]

Saxophonist Joan Hutton and pianist Tyler Lustek will perform two sets of melodic, inviting improvised music featuring jazz standards and their original compositions. Canadian native Joan Hutton is a performer, composer, and educator residing in Minneapolis. Joan’s diverse interests have taken her from jazz, free improv, and funk to classical, chamber music, and pit orchestras. […]

Blue Tuesday No. 2: A Tribute to Roy Hargrove Usually our night off, Blue Tuesday is a rare night when Berlin opens its doors for an intimate gathering — this is not your ordinary dinner and a show. The Omar Abdulkarim Quartet Our second Blue Tuesday is performed by The Omar Abdulkarim Quartet, and pays tribute to Roy Hargrove, […]

The Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio (with Natto Maki on bass and Oden on drums) will play the original music that pianist Satoko Fujii composed for this trio. Critics and fans alike have hailed Fujii as one of the most original voices in jazz today. She’s “a virtuoso piano improviser, an original composer and a bandleader […]

Celebrated pianist Dale Alexander will perform two sets of solo piano. Growing up in Minneapolis, Dale Alexander's first band was a trio with Prince and André Cymone. He recorded with Prince on the 94 East Street CD project right before Prince signed his solo contract. He then toured with Prince on the Sign ‘O the […]