The Artists' Quarter

The Artists' Quarter is a great place to hold your company or personal party. It is perfect for groups of up to 150 people who want a state of the art sound system, concert grand piano, amplifiers, PA system and more. The Artists' Quarter has been used for wedding receptions, company holiday parties, birthday celebrations and more. Call Kenny or David at 651 292-1359 for more information and availability.

Friday, October 5- Saturday, October 6, Dean Granros Trio (9 pm, $10)

Dean Granros is a guitarist of mind-bending skill. Whether he's putting his own esoteric spin on a Monk tune or redefining a standard, his expansive musical vision, daunting precision and colorful use of harmonics make him a one-of-a-kind artist. “Granros blends the vocabulary of bebop, acid rock, and delta blues into a delightful and potent cocktail that may leave you shaken or stirred,” said Don Berryman at jazzpolice.com .

From the New York band Curlew in the late 1970s to current projects like How Birds Work, Starry Eyed Lovelies and F*K*G, Dean is one of those guys who the best musicians love to work with, and he inspires each one of them. Tom Lewis (bass) and Kenny Horst (drums) will be digging in with Dean. Check out this video clip of the Dean Granros Trio.

Thursday, October 4, Dave Karr Quartet (9 pm, $5)

For over 50 years, saxophonist/ flutist/ clarinetist/ composer Dave Karr has been performing with many of the best national and Twin Cities jazz artists. Growing up in New York City, Karr took in some of the great jazz legends like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, and from that he got the bug. Karr moved to the Twin Cities in his twenties, and has long established himself as one of the best-loved players (and characters) in the local jazz scene. JazzPolice.com nails it on the head, saying that Dave's "fluid style is both exciting and elegant."

Check out this video of Dave Karr performing "Zoot Walks In" at the Arists Quarter.

Wednesday, October 3, Framework (9 pm, $5)

Framework features drummer Jay Epstein, guitarist Chris Olson and bassist Chris Bates. You can expect a lot of creative interplay as this trio introduces original works and tackles covers of John Scofield, Dave Holland, and Chick Corea. Epstein keeps busy with other trios, including Red Planet and Zizik, and recently ended a 12-year run at the Hotel Sofitel as a member of the Phil Aaron Trio. Chris Bates, an AQ regular in How Birds Work, also collaborates with Epstein and Dean Magraw on Red Planet. Guitarist Chris Olson teaches music theory, ear training, improvisation, guitar, ensembles, and a summer jazz workshop at McNally Smith College of Music in Saint Paul, MN. This trio also comprises the rhythm section of the band Maintime which features Dave Hagedorn on vibes,

Tuesday, October 2, B-3 Organ Night with the Tuesday Night Band (9 pm, $5)

There's no stopping the groove. Hammond B-3 organ lovers have been flocking to the AQ on Tuesday nights for over a decade to get a soulful dose of funky jazz. The Tuesday Night Band features "Downtown" Bill Brown (Hammond B-3), Billy Franze (guitar), Gary Berg (sax) and Kenny Horst (drums) + guests! Nothing but a party every Tuesday night. Check out this video clip featuring Billy Franze on Wes Montgomery's "Road Song" .

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Monday, October 1, Green (7 pm)/Poetry SLAM with special guest Ed Mabrey (8 pm, $5)

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