Twin Cities Jazz Society

06/18/2026

Accompanying all of the awesome vocalists at The Twin Cities Jazz Society/Twin Cities jazz Fest showcase will be Steven Hobert.

Steven's transportive sound from the heart embodys Wonder and Mystery. He seeks to facilitate playfulness, healing, provoke compassion and warmly sink into the moment. His music has been described as “delightful, innovative and viscerally inspiring” that “dazzles audiences, opens hearts and fires up imaginations.” Steven performs on piano, accordion, & vocals as a soloist, with jazz project Sirclesound, the world beat-driven ensemble FireFlyForest, and Oudyano with renowned Syrian oud player Issam Rafea.
He has released three albums: "Ballet", "Ocean Eyes", and "Soft Equation".

06/18/2026

New comer to the local jazz scene, Dakota Anderson will be performing at the Jazz Fest showcase. We'll be at Wells Pianos at 5:00PM.

Dakota Andersen is a vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and educator based in Minneapolis. Most recently, he released his debut album of 10 original jazz compositions entitled Switchgrass, which encompasses a wide range of vocal jazz styles, and draws heavily on inspiration from nature. Featuring a heavy-hitting lineup of local Twin Cities this album is sure to captivate listeners through the ensemble's dynamic playing and Dakota's thoughtful compositions. Past collaborations include Kurt Elling, Sinne Eeg, Darmon Meader, Laila Biali, Miguel Zenón, Myra Melford, Carl Allen, the One O’Clock Lab Band, and the Minnesota Jazz Chamber Orchestra. Dakota is originally from Fairfield, Iowa and earned his bachelor's degree in choral music education from the University of Northern Iowa and his master's degree in vocal jazz studies from the University of North Texas.

06/18/2026

Another vocalist featured in the Jazz Fests Showcase showcase is Niny Salem. See her Perform at tomorrow at Wells pianos, 5:00PM.

Niny Salem is a jazz vocalist originally from Vientiane, Laos. As a Southeast Asian immigrant who has lived across three continents, she brings a rich global perspective and multilingual flair to her music. Her warm tone, expressive voice, and thoughtful phrasing make each performance an intimate and unforgettable experience, blending timeless jazz with poignant storytelling.

06/18/2026

Meet Vicky Mountain the next vocalist we're highlighting in the showcase tomorrow at Wells pianos, 5:00PM.

Vicky Mountain is an active presence in the Twin Cities, MN jazz scene where she appears with Vicky Mountain and Friends, the SongSister vocal trio, and other ensembles. A longtime jazz voice instructor at MacPhail Center for Music, she has released four CDs featuring an eclectic mix of tunes along with her original compositions and arrangements. She is a longtime member of the Twin Cities Jazz Society and was featured in 3 different Jazz From J To Z concerts. She is a member of the Twin Cities Cabaret Artists Network and was a founding member of the (now defunct) Jazz Vocal Coalition of MN. Vicky is grateful for the vibrant Twin Cities’ musical community and happy to be a part of the 2026 Jazz Festival.

06/16/2026

The TCJF is almost here! We want to highlight the artists that will be performing at the Showcase on Thursday at Wells Pianos at 5:00PM.

Up first, Maurice Jacox!
Maurice Jacox is a bona fide legend in the Minnesota music scene. He progressed from flute to saxophone to vocals Starting out as a charter member of the iconic Willie and the Bumblebees. He then went on to front area bands for thirty years, before winning the Jazz Award in the Mn. Music Awards and touring with the Nat King Cole tribute show, "Straighten up and Fly Right",which brought him to Havana Cuba twice to sing with the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra. This multiple award winning artist brings an organic blend of Jazz, Blues R&B and Soul to everything he's a part of. He's an eclectic mix of all these years of experience To quote John Bream of the Star Tribune, "Mister Everything".

06/09/2026

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Join us for the 26th annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival June 21-22, 2024 located in Mears Park Lowertown neighborhood in Downtown St. Paul, MN.

06/09/2026

TCJS would like to announce that we will be partnering with Wells Pianos to present a vocal showcase as a part of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival.

The line up features Maurice Jacox, Vicky Mountain, Niny Salem, and Dakota Anderson. They will be accompanied by Steven Hobert on piano. Concert is free.

11/20/2025

Today is the day! Please consider a donation to Jazz!

We are a non-profit, all volunteer organization supported by donations, dedicated to promoting jazz in the Twin CitiesThe organization was started in 1979 by Kyle Peterson and several other local jazz enthusiasts (among them Bob Protzman, Ken Green, and Leigh Kamman). Your...

11/22/2024

There's still time! Thanks for those who gave earlier today. We are working on new projects and announcements will come soon.

We are a non-profit, all volunteer organization supported by donations, dedicated to promoting jazz in the Twin CitiesThe organization was started in 1979 by Kyle Peterson and several other local jazz enthusiasts (among them Bob Protzman, Ken Green, and Leigh Kamman). Your...