The Artists' Quarter Jazz Club: Live Music in Downtown Saint Paul, MN

New Year's Eve with Carole Martin has been a popular AQ tradition since 1995. Carole is the Twin Cities pre-eminent torch song singer, packing an emotional punch with elegant stage stylings.
For over 50 years, saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, and composer Dave Karr has been performing with many of the best national and Twin Cities jazz artists. Whether he’s in the orchestra of a touring Broadway hit, providing flourishes to the shows of top Twin Cities singers, leading his Gerry Mulligan tribute band on baritone sax or fronting his own quartet, Karr is a standout. “[Dave's] fluid style is both exciting and elegant,” notes jazzpolice.com. He’s also a great joke teller.

With complimentary hors d'oeuvres and more. Reservations Highly Recommended. Call for availability: 651 292-1359

Here is a classic video of Carole performing with the late Herbie Lewis on New Year's Eve 2003:

Tuesday, December 30, SWMP&M (7 pm)/ The Tuesday Night Band (9 pm, $5)

Tuesday, 30 December 2008

The Artists' Quarter's hottest night opens with an exciting band featuring Zach W. Schmidt, Cory J. Wong, Cassie Meyer, Jose Pena and Dan M. Musselman starting at 7:00 P.M. These young, talented musicians provide the perfect prelude to the AQ's longest standing engagement. Check this recent video

Then, for the main event sample some 'organic cookin' with the Tuesday Night Band. 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), and Kenny Horst (drums) + guests! Anything can happen - and frequently does. Check out these videos: "Soulful Drums" www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGnLyYYPspE and "Rock Candy": www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcoIeG7RkAM - then come on down and join the fun. It's nothing but a party every Tuesday night. There's no stopping the groove.

Monday, December 29, Headspace (7:30 pm)/Open Poetry (9 pm)

Monday, 29 December 2008

Headspace, featuring Rob Dewey on piano, Nick Haas on guitar, Rich Casey on bass and Spencer McGinnis on drums provide
deep sonic explorations, probing the farthest reaches with finely tuned instruments. Two sets, beginning at 7:30pm. No cover. Every Monday - except the first Monday of the month.

Open mic is really open. Come do your thing - read your poetry, sing, tell jokes whatever. Your 15 minutes of fame awaits. No cover charge.

Sunday, December 28, Available for Private Events

Sunday, 28 December 2008

Available for Private Events 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, December 26 - Saturday, November 27, Bill Carrothers Trio (9 pm, $10)

Friday, 26 December 2008

Living on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Bill Carrothers likes to get away to warmer climates in the winter. The Twin Cities (where Bill grew up) is one of those balmy destinations. Carrothers has been playing piano professionally for over 20 years, racking up an impressive résumé. He has performed at top venues and events like the Village Gate (NYC), the Knitting Factory (NYC), New Morning (Paris), and the Montreal Jazz Festival. His sound has earned him gigs with Joe Beck, Curtis Fuller, Eric Kamau Gravatt, Lee Konitz, Matt “Guitar” Murphy and Dewey Redman, to name a few. Billy's CDs as band leader display a sensitive and idiosyncratic style that is entirely absorbing.

Bill Carrothers Trio 12/26/08 "Nature Boy" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_0POFQyB3c
Bill Carrothers Trio 12/26/08 "Blood Count" www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiDfkK99fWY
Bill Carrothers Trio with Gordy Johnson and Kenny Horst, 7/30/08 www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgjS5rk54HA
Bill Carrothers Trio with Gordy Johnson and Kenny Horst, "Que Sera, Sera", 7/30/08 www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPyCaYwOBnU

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