The Belvedere at Crooners

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Classic Repertory Big-Band, Basie Style The ACME Jazz Company is an 18-piece big band featuring vocalist Arne Fogel, singing selections from the Great American Songbook, including ‘Luck Be a Lady.’ Saxophonist Bob Parsons contributes classic charts, along with unique arrangements, to the band’s growing eclectic repertoire. This month, they feature charts from the great composer/arranger Bill Holman. Arne Fogel: VocalistBob Parsons: Music Director and Arranger Arranger and woodwind performer Bob Parsons grew up in St. James, Minnesota. After receiving an M.A. in composition from the University of Minnesota, Parsons moved to New York City in 1991, where he was involved in composition, arranging, and production work for major label recording projects, jingles, and film scores. Parsons provided in-studio arranging services for Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, John Scofield, the Brecker Brothers, and many others. Since returning to Minnesota, Bob Parsons joined the Acme Jazz Company, which features his arrangements, giving him a forum for his personal eclectic style. ” does most of the arrangements for the band, and they’re a great swinging big band!” — Gerry Swanberg, Big Band Scene, KBEM acmejazzcompany.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Contemporary Jazz, R&B A musical tribute to the music of Grover Washington Jr. Brian Kendrick drumsC. Harris percussionPatrick Nelson bassTommy Barbarella keyboardsDeevo guitarKevin Jackson vocalsJosé James saxophones José James, a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer is a three-time Minnesota Hall of Fame inductee as a member of Willie and The Bees, Shangoya and Ipso Facto. José started his solo career performing and making stage appearances with James Brown, Paul Williams, Doc Severinsen, Eddie Daniels, Bob Brookmeyer, Art Pepper, Bonnie Raitt, Rubén Blades, Ipso Facto, Alexander O’Neal, Tracy Chapman, Bernard Allison, Syl Johnson, Peter Frampton, Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers, UB40, and Prince. “An original, Jose’s music speaks from the heart.” –Rubén Blades

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 75 minutes before showtimes. Pop, Folk, Female Harmonies Explore the musical stylings of iconic modern chanteuses Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles, and Regina Spektor. Leslie Vincent vocals, ukulele Emily Dussault vocals, ukulele Elena Glass vocals Eric Komo keyboard, vocals Blake Foster guitar Ben Ehrlich drums Sophia Kaufmann bass Leslie Vincent is a prolific songwriter and jazz vocalist, equally at home singing the Great American Songbook and contemporary rock and pop. Her original song “Icetown Blues” was named one of the best songs of 2023 on Jazz 88. Emily Dussault is a singer and actor who has performed at many theatres, including History Theatre, Theatre Elision, Six Points Theatre, Gremlin Theatre, and ArtistryMN. She is one half of jazz duo The Champagne Drops alongside LeslieVincent. Elena Glass is a singer and actress that’s been seen at the Ordway, the History Theatre, ArtistryMN, Old Log Theatre, Nautilus Music Theatre, Theatre Elision, and Yellow Tree Theatre, among others. “Amy Winehouse had she gone full-tilt jazz.” —AmericanaUK LeslieDellaVincent.com

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. Country Hits from the 1940s, 50s and 60s Country music from the hi-fi era, featuring an all-star band with Prudence Johnson on vocals, Dan Chouinard on piano, and five other veterans of the country scene and A Prairie Home Companion.Dan Chouinard: Piano, VocalsPrudence Johnson: VocalsGary Rue: Guitar, VocalsRichard Kriehn: Fiddle, Mando, Guitar, VocalsJoe Savage: Pedal Steel Guitar, Harmonica, VocalsPeter Johnson: Drums, VocalsGary Raynor: Bass Dan Chouinard accompanist for Twin Cities performers, an enabler of community sing-alongs and a writer of hit shows.Peter Johnson drummer with Doc Severinsen, Dave Brubeck, Manhattan Transfer, Gene Pitney.Prudence Johnson a multifaceted singer who’s appeared around the globe, in two films and over a dozen albums.Richard Kriehn won an international mandolin contest at age 19, and was on Prairie Home Companion for nearly a decade.Gary Raynor has played with the Count Basie band, Sammy Davis Jr., and at Crooners with Marilyn Maye and countless others.Gary Rue is the writer of 70 theater musicals, and was conductor and arranger for Gene Pitney and his 15-piece orchestra.Joe Savage has performed with such country legends as Hank Thompson, Margo Smith, Stonewall Jackson and Wanda Jackson. danchouinard.com/lush-country

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 Pat Nelson bass guitar Matt Berry 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