Coming up: Otherlands Trio Workshop · June 13 at Jazz Central Studios. Details →

Workshops & Concerts

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Special workshops with visiting artists, member concerts, and one-off gatherings — open to the public and hosted at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis. Here's what's coming up, and what's already happened.

Next up Otherlands Trio — North Star Jazz presents Stephan Crump, Darius Jones, and Eric McPherson, with support from Blue Fox Arts. June 13, 2026.
Saturday, June 13, 2026

Otherlands Trio Workshop

A special workshop with Stephan Crump (acoustic bass), Darius Jones (alto saxophone), and Eric McPherson (drums) — on spontaneous composition, ensemble connection, and the trio's approach to making music. Open to the public.

When
10:00 – 11:30 AMDoors 9:30 AM
Where
Jazz Central StudiosMinneapolis, MN
Admission
$20 / $12General / Members
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More on the calendar

Upcoming
More workshops and concerts are being scheduled. In the meantime, the best way to hear about the next one is to tell us you're interested.

Past workshops

The artists we've hosted
Alex Hitchcock Quartet
Quartet Clinic · April 2026

Alex Hitchcock Quartet

Saxophonist Alex Hitchcock with Lex Korten, JK Kim & Ben Tiberio — on creative process and developing your own voice, during the Letters From Afar tour.

Kavyesh Kaviraj
Artist Residency · December 2025

Kavyesh Kaviraj

Pianist and composer on band dynamics, storytelling, and finding “order out of chaos” in group playing.

Mary Petrich
Improvisation Workshop · October 2025

Mary Petrich

Improvisation strategies for women and non-binary musicians — breaking habits and finding your own voice.

Javier Santiago
Ensemble Clinic

Javier Santiago

Pianist Javier Santiago with Corey Fonville (Butcher Brown) and bassist Zach Brown on real-time group communication and creative decision-making.

Pete James Johnson
Drum Clinic

Pete James Johnson

Drummer and educator on the role of the drummer in small-group jazz — time feel, listening, and interaction.

Chris Olson
Guitar Clinic

Chris Olson

Veteran guitarist on jazz accompaniment, chord voicings, and comping with intention.

Rachel Holder
Vocal Workshop

Rachel Holder

Vocalist on improvisation, phrasing, and storytelling through song — for singers at any level.