The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is one of the largest civic events in the upper Midwest, attracting upwards of 30,000 people to the joy of jazz. Events of the festival are held in the downtown area of St. Paul, Minnesota including Mears Park located in the heart of the historic Lowertown neighborhood.

This year's all star headliners include:

CLICK ON IMAGE FOR WEBSITE		 The New Gary Burton Quartet with Julian Lage, Antonio Sanchez and Scott Colley. CHECK BACK HERE OFTEN FOR INFORMATION UPDATES


CLICK ON IMAGE FOR WEBSITE		 Danilo Perez with John Patitucci.

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CLICK ON IMAGE FOR WEBSITE		 Deodato with Gerardo Velez

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Sue Orfield

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Sue Orfield plays the tenor saxophone with the whimsy of Sonny Rollins, the passion of Kurt Cobain, the soul of Bill Withers, and the joy of Ella Fizgerald. Along with a compelling mastery of her instrument, Sue brings to the stage a powerful presence and joy of all things musical.

Sue has played with many musical greats over the years, including Bo Diddley, Bobby McFerrin, The Indigo Girls, Ann Wilson (Heart), Dizzy Gillespie, Jo Dee Messina, among others. She tours internationally with several groups,including The Tiptons Sax Quartet (formerly The Billy Tipton Memorial Saxophone Quartet) (Seattle/NYC), and Ellen Whyte (Portland)

Sue was voted "Best Horn" by the Washington Blues Society for the years 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004.Her own group, The Sue Orfield Band (SOB), highlights Orfield's talents as a composer as well as a player. SOB was voted Best Jazz Band in Volume One's "Best Of The Chippewa Valley 2009" reader poll. (Eau Claire, WI)

Sue makes her home in the Chippewa Valley of Wisconsin, and plays locally with bands from all over Wisconsin and Minnesota, including The Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra, Catya's Trio, Willie Walker And The Butanes, Deep Water Reuion, Combo Flambe, No Room For Squares, and many more.

CLICK ON IMAGE FOR WEBSITE		 USAF "Noteables" jazz ensemble.

The United States Air Force Heartland of America Band is proud to present, the squadron's dynamic "little big band." This sleek, vibrant jazz ensemble presents exciting, uplifting music inspiring audiences to increased patriotism. The group also shares stirring accounts of the bravery and self-sacrifice of our expeditionary Airmen serving around the globe. From formal performances in grand auditoriums to casual concerts in the park, THE NOTEABLES is in constant demand.
THE NOTEABLES has appeared in concert and on national television with Bob Hope, jazz trumpeter Bobby Shew, composer/arranger Frank Mantooth, former Tonight Show band leader Doc Severinsen, pop singer Lee Greenwood and trombonist Wycliffe Gordon.

The high level of talent showcased by each member of THE NOTEABLES enables the group to perform with unparalleled excitement and versatility. With their extensive repertoire of specially tailored standards, energetic favorites and Big Band classics, highlighted by instrumental and vocal soloists, THE NOTEABLES is sure to please audiences of any age.

THE NOTEABLES honorably represents more than 325,000 Air Force professionals around the world who diligently watch over the skies protecting and defending all those who cherish freedom. We hope you afford us the opportunity to share the messages of excellence, sacrifice, courage and commitment of our brave men and women...the deployed Airmen of the United States Air Force.


Past performers at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival include:


Esperanza Spalding

Dave Brubeck

Clark Terry

Monty Alexander

Spyro Gyra

Butch Thompson

Bill Evans

Return to Forever



Red Holloway

Jack McDuff

Joey DeFrancesco

Melvin Rhyne

Benny Golson

Dr. Lonnie Smith

Kenny Garrett

John Ellis & Double Wide

Bobby Watson
John Scofield

Moore by Four

Ravi Coltrane

Mose Allison

Chic Corea

Alicia Renee

Heatin' System

Bernard Purdie

Howard Levy

Debbie Duncan

Big Walter Smith

Percy Strother

Ben Sidran

Von Freeman

Tiger Okoshi

YellowJackets

Barbara Morrison

David "Fathead" Newman

Frank Morgan

Dewey Redman

Norman Simmons

Charmaine Neville
Joe Lovano & US 5

Sean Jones

Jerry Gonzales

Eric Alexander

Jimmy McGriff

Kristin Korb

Hiromi

Lew Tabackin

Duke Ellington Orchestra

Bettye LaVette

Ira Sullivan

Abebi Stafford

Henry Johnson's
Organ Express

Bobby Sanabria

Grace Kelly

Chuchito Valdes

Gordon Johnson

The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is a non-profit 501 (c) and is made possible throught the support of sponsors and people like you who support events in our community. For more information about the festival and how we can help each other please feel free to contact us.