Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Modern Jazz Join us for an evening with the Atlantis Quartet- original instrumental jazz beyond boundaries. Brandon Wozniak saxophoneZacc Harris guitarChris Bates bassPeter Hennig drums Atlantis Quartet emerged as a leading voice in the twin cities’ burgeoning modern jazz scene after forming in 2006, featuring four of Minnesota’s most exciting jazz artists, saxophonist Brandon Wozniak, guitarist Zacc Harris, bassist Chris Bates, and drummer Pete Hennig. Initially formed as a weekly composing collective to workshop, create and explore fresh and original sounds in the heart of and on the edges of the jazz idiom. The quartet soon realized that they had developed a group sound and their blend of complexity and accessibility has proven a perfect fit for all listeners. Atlantis Quartet has released five albums to date, Hello Human (Shifting Paradigm Records, 2018) Expansion (SPR, 2013), Lines In the Sand (2011), Animal Progress (2009), and Again, Too Soon (2007). The band headlined the opening night of the 2014 Twin Cities Jazz Festival and performed on the main stage at the Iowa City Jazz Fest along with touring throughout the Midwest and East Coast. They were named Best Jazz Artist by the Star Tribune in 2012 and also by the City Pages in 2011. In 2015, Atlantis Quartet was awarded the McKnight Fellowship for Performing Artists. “No jazz band in the Twin Cities is on the prowl both creatively and in gaining national recognition quite like the Atlantis Quartet…Each player’s ideas and strengths seem to infiltrate the others’ consciousness, so the music evolves as a constantly shifting mosaic of textures, rhythmic patterns, and tonal colors…This is a band without limits.” atlantisquartet.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtime. Jazz, World Music The first in the JCC Jazz Series- Guy Mintus is an Israeli-born piano performer, composer, vocalist, and bandleader. He possesses the finesse of a trained concert pianist, the energy of a rockstar, and the exploring spirit of a jazz musician inspired by a wide range of influences from Turkish Makam to Stride piano to South-Indian rhythms. Guy Mintus piano, vocals Dan Pappalardo double bass Philippe Lemm drums Along with his long standing trio, Guy Mintus is able to create a musical playground filled with joy, spontaneity, groove, and humor while embarking on adventures that start with his original music and continue to re-imaginations of music from Beethoven, Chopin, The Beatles, Gershwin or the Great Israeli Songbook to name a few. Officially endorsed by Yamaha Pianos, Guy is the winner of the prestigious Leonard Bernstein Award. Guy’s latest trio record, A Gershwin Playground, was recently released on the prestigious label ENJA Records (Chet Baker, Charles Mingus, McCoy Tyner among others). The album provides a fresh, modern and very personal take on the music of Jewish-American musical giant while receiving international support from both critics and audiences alike. “Mintus’ shining, charismatic personality is addictive, and his fine trio liberates listeners with its majestic take on freedom conjured through thoughtful connections. His bold reimaginings ofeach track take listeners on a rocket ride to heights where they can see these tunes as if for the first time.” DownBeat Magazine “Mintus pours together a mixed brew of influences with ebullient grace that you’d think they all originated in the very same place”. The New York Times guymintusmusic.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. Retro 70’s Pop, Singer Songwriter, Acoustic Folk Paying tribute to legendary songwriters Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon, the classic songs will take the audience on a nostalgic journey remembering the music of the 60s and 70s. Songs include “You’re So Vain,” “Nobody Does it Better,” “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” “Natural Woman,” “Help Me,” and “Both Sides Now.” With lush vocal harmonies and an amazing all-star band, River brings the songs and memories together in one unforgettable tribute. Deb Brown, Jana Anderson and Sara Renner vocals Brian Ziemniak keys Boyd Lee acoustic guitar Noah Levy drums Yohannes Tona bass guitar David Feily electric guitar Pete Whitman sax, flute Deb Brown, Jana Anderson and Sara Renner are three renowned vocalists with combined extensive musical experiences with their own original recordings, international tours with super stars, and as voices in numerous shows and on various recording projects around the Twin Cities area and beyond. RIVER Facebook Page