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Best Jazz & Blues from September 18 - November 18

in Minneapolis

The Marcus King Band at Fillmore Minneapolis

The Marcus King Band

Still in his 20s, Marcus King has already been tapped as the next great guitarist by The Washington Post. With his intricate story-telling and stellar virtuosic talent on the guitar, this youngster and his band head out on another North American tour. Catch the talented South Carolina native when he brings his upbeat Americana to you!

Andre 3000 at Northrop Auditorium

Andre 3000

Andr 3000, renowned for his infectious hip-hop style as part of Outkast, took a bold artistic turn in 2023 with the release of his debut solo album "New Blue Sun.". Moving away from groovy beats and emotional wordplay, Andre released an entirely instrumental album (featuring lots of flutes). Andre 3000 will be bringing the New Blue Sun to life with Carlos Nio, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, and Deantoni Parks.

Chris Botti at Dakota

Chris Botti

The world's top-selling instrumental artist Chris Botti has charm and talent in spades; the Italian American contemporary jazz trumpeter breathes new life into a range of different genres from American songbook standards to bebop classics by the likes of Miles Davis. Botti is not only a highly skilled musician but a consummate entertainer, with a gleam in his eye his onstage banter calls to mind the performers of jazz's golden age.

Oct 28 - 30

Dakota

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Thievery Corporation at First Avenue

Thievery Corporation

It's now been over 20 years since Rob Garza and Eric Hilton first met, and their band Thievery Corporation is now recognized as one of the most experimental and reliably consistent acts in world music. They've have spent two decades creating boundary-pushing, intricate electronic music, inspired by Latin America's intricate rhythms and lush textures.

Christian McBride at Dakota

Christian McBride

Christian McBride is bringing his impeccable jazz-influenced sound around the globe this year, with a stretch of US shows that are sure to get Jazz fans excited all around the country. Known for his virtuoso bass playing, McBride's live shows are a celebration of music and one not to be missed! An 8-time GRAMMY winner and Newport Jazz Festival...

Oct 12 - 13

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Beat - King Crimson Tribute at State Theater

Beat - King Crimson Tribute

The music of King Crimson is celebrated by a group of musicians that are less "tribute band" more "supergroup"! Legendary guitarist Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danney Carey join former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin to tour a show performing the best bits from the legendary prog-rockers' three 1980s entries, Discipline, Beat and Three of a Perfect Pair... plus potentially a few surprises!