Dunsmore Jazz Room

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Charming, Funny and Nostalgic Cabaret Longtime performing pals Jennifer Eckes and Kevin Werner Hohlstein bring their camaraderie to the stage as they sing about the ups and downs of being chosen family. Jennifer Eckes: Vocals Kevin Werner Hohlstein: Vocals & Piano Jennifer and Kevin have been performing together since late last century, bringing their songs and stories to local Twin Cities venues including Christos, the Woman’s Club, Nicollet Island Inn, Brix Music Cafe, and MetroNOME Brewery, and enjoyed ten years of annual holiday cabarets at Honey in NE Minneapolis. Jennifer has sung on stage throughout the region in concerts, cabarets, and musical theatre productions from opera to rock musicals, and she has been the impresario for the Cabaret Night series with the St. Croix Valley Opera since 2021. Kevin has performed in many styles – from opera to musical theater to cabaret to pop to club singing. He is a music educator, formerly at McNally Smith College of Music, and currently as both a music and musical theater instructor at Perpich Center for Arts Education. kevinwernerhohlstein.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Americana, Roots & Blues The PK Mayo Acoustic Trio offers a compelling mix of roots and Americana music, driven by honest lyrics and masterful acoustic guitar work. Led by Paul “PK” Mayasich, the trio brings a stripped-down, soulful sound that highlights the depth and spirit of American musical traditions. Their performances are rich in texture and emotion, capturing the heart of Americana through original songs and heartfelt delivery. PK Mayo: Vocals, Guitar Steve Lehto: Guitar, Vocals John Wright: Bass, Vocals Paul “PK” Mayasich is an award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and an inductee into the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame. Known for his expressive slide guitar work and soulful vocals, he has shared the stage with artists like Delbert McClinton, Jonny Lang, and Bernard Allison. pkmayo.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Jazzy, Soulful, Experimental and Groovy A night filled with some of Kevin Gamble’s favorite Jazz Fusion, Soul, and Funk tunes that everyone will enjoy. KG4 blends multiple styles and genres together, making it a show that has a little bit of something for everyone! Kevin Gamble: Piano Tarek Abdelqader: Drums Andrew Tomten: Saxophone Nick Benish: Bass For as long as he can remember, music has been a part of Kevin Gamble’s life. One of his first experiences with music was playing the piano at his uncle’s church as a kid. Gospel, along with listening to Jazz, Funk, Country, Soul, and HipHop growing up definitely shaped his musical style as an Artist. After years of sharpening his skills on piano and finishing his music education in 2018, he decided in 2019 to form his fusion group, KG4.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Brilliant Evening of Miles Davis Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz mastery as Ahmed & The Creators pay tribute to the legendary Miles Davis. Trumpeter Ahmed Abdulkarim leads an all-star ensemble featuring Kevin Washington on drums, Dale Alexander on piano, Andrew Schwandt on tenor sax, and Ted Olsen on bass—each a celebrated force in the jazz scene. This show journeys through Davis’s groundbreaking eras, from the cool elegance of Kind of Blue to the fiery innovation of Bitches Brew, reimagined with soulful precision and deep reverence. A must-see for jazz lovers, this performance captures the spirit of Miles while showcasing the brilliance of today’s finest musicians. Ahmed Abdulkarim: Trumpet Kevin Washington: Drums Dale Alexander: Piano Andrew Schwandt: Tenor Sax Ted Olsen: Bass Ahmed Abdulkarim is a veteran trumpeter celebrated as one of the Twin Cities’ enduring jazz figures, most recently featured on KBEM‑FM (Jazz88 88.5) in its “Minnesota Jazz Legends: The Elders” series, showcasing his storied career. With a performance history spanning iconic venues like First Ave, The Dakota, and New York’s The Stand, he has been praised for preserving the foundational elements of classic jazz . Beginning his musical journey in childhood—transitioning from piano, bugle, and trombone before embracing the trumpet in 1956—Abdulkarim later honed his craft under Minnesota Orchestra alumnus Manny Laureano. This show is presented by KFAI