Christopher N Olson

The Latest!

Several New Lessons on my YOUTUBE Channel, compiled from a recent Master Class at Jazz Central Studios, spnsored by the North Star Jazz Workshops!

Playlist HERE!

Lots of new groups and venues in 2026! Check out the Performances page.

New composition by Joan Hutton, “Sidekick,” dropped in August, 2025!

The most recent release from Framework! Available NOW! click here

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Check out a collection of original music by Ethan Freier on BandCamp, from The Freier Department.

Please support LIVE music!

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
					1	2 JazzMN Orchestra w/Connie Evingson Orchestra Hall Atrium, Minneapolis JazzMN Orchestra w/Connie Evingson Orchestra Hall Atrium, Minneapolis 9:30PM
3	4	5	6	7 Jenny Klukken Quartet Crooner's, Fridley Jenny Klukken Quartet Crooner's, Fridley 6:00PM	8	9 Dap Squad (private event) Minikahda Club, Minneapolis Dap Squad (private event) Minikahda Club, Minneapolis 7:00PM
10 Wayne Anthony Ultimate Sinatra! Windows On Minnesota, Marquette Hotel, Minneapolis Wayne Anthony Ultimate Sinatra! Windows On Minnesota, Marquette Hotel, Minneapolis 11:00AM	11	12 Cedar Avenue Big Band Jazz Central Studios, Minneapolis Cedar Avenue Big Band Jazz Central Studios, Minneapolis 8:30PM	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29 Framework! Volstead's, Minneapolis Framework! Volstead's, Minneapolis 9:00PM	30 Wedding (invite only) Ahery Lane Farm, Mayer Wedding (invite only) Ahery Lane Farm, Mayer 4:00PM
31 Big Band Reading Session 480 Arts, Saint Paul Big Band Reading Session 480 Arts, Saint Paul 1:00PM