Artists’ Quarter (651-292-1359), 408 St. Peter St., in the basement of the Hamm Building, St. Paul. (Enter on 7th Place. Parking is available on the street and at nearby ramps.) Every Sun., closed. Every Mon., Headspace, 7-9 p.m. / Open Poetry w/ live jazz, 9 p.m., free (12/7, 8 p.m., $5). Every Tues., Schmidt, Wong, Musselman & Schuster, 7 p.m., followed by The Tuesday Night Band with Downtown Bill Brown (B-3 organ), Kenny Horst (drums) and Billy Franze (guitar), 9 p.m., $5. Every Wed., Tefsa Quartet, 7 p.m. followed by a 9 p.m. show. Every Wed.-Sat, jazz, 9 p.m., $5-$10 cover. 11/27-28, Pat Mallinger, 9 p.m., $12; 12/4, Patty Peterson ($10); 12/5, Media Addicts ($10); 12/9, Joe Smith, 9 p.m., $5; 12/11-12, African Jazz Trio wtih Loba Adou, Serge Adou and Stokely Williams, $10; 12/13: Laura Caviani Holiday Concert with Lucia Newell, Pete Whitman, Tom Lewis and Phil Hey and introducing: Davis Wilson as Santa Claus, 7-10 p.m., $10; 12/17, Phil Hey Quartet, $5; 12/18-19, Atlantis Quartet CD Release Party, $10; 12/23, Steve Kenny Tribute to Chet Baker, 9 p.m., $5; 12/24, closed; 12/30, Dave Hagedorn and Dan Cavanagh, 9 p.m., $5; 12/31, New Year’s Eve with Carole Martin and Irv Williams Quartet, 9 p.m.

Bennett’s Chop and Railhouse (651-228-1408), 1305 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band plays the second  and last Tues. each mo., 7-10 p.m.

Black Dog Cafe (651-228-9274), 308 Prince St., St Paul. Every Fri., “Fantastic Fridays” curated by Nathan Hanson, 8 p.m., no cover. 12/6, CD sale benefit for jazz guitarist Dean Magraw, 1-6 p.m.—see Medley on page 3.

Birchwood Cafe (612-722-4474), 3311 E. 25th St., Mpls. Every Mon., (11/30) John Devine or Scott Mateo Davies, 6 p.m.

Café Maude (612-822-5411), 5411 Penn Ave. S., Mpls. Music every Fri./Sat., 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Every Sun., solo improv with Rahjta Ren—Piano Brunch. 12/5, Zach Mangan, Julian Smith, Fraser Campbell and J.J. Byar (modern world jazz-NYC); 12/11, Mariameu (contemporary Brasilian samba with Karen Quiroz, Jocko McNelly and Tim O’Keefe); 12/12, Spaghetti Western String Co.; 12/19, Eric Gravatt, Peter Schimke and Jeff Bailey (jazz). No reservations after 10 p.m., no cover.

Camp Bar (651-292-1844), 490 N. Robert St., St. Paul. Every Tues., vocalist Debbie Duncan and pianist Mary Louise Knutson, 8-11 p.m.

Casper & Runyon’s Shamrock Irish Nook (651-228-9925), 995 W. 7th St., St. Paul. Every other Sun., 11/29, 12/13 & 27, Mouldy Figs, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Cedar Cultural Center (612-338-2674), 416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 12/1, The Books with Baby Dee, 78:30 p.m., $18/adv. or $20 day of show; 12/5, Modern Guitar Festival 2009 (See Medley), 8 p.m., $10/adv. or $12 day of show; 12/10, David Grisman and John Sebastian, 7:30 p.m., $40-$55; 12/18, Dosh with Skoal Kodiak, 8 p.m., $12/adv., $15/day of show.

Christos Union Station Restaurant (651-224-6000), 214 4th St. E., St. Paul. New Year’s Eve, 12/31, Bellagala Big Band with vocalists Patty Peterson and Bob Glenn

Cinema Ballroom (651-699-5910), 1560 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun., ballroom dancing with Jerry O’Hagan and his Orchestra (with Charmin Michelle), 7-10 p.m., $12 ($8, students).

The Clown Lounge, Turf Club (651-647-0486), 1601 University Ave., St. Paul. Jazz every Mon., 10:30 p.m.

Coffee Grounds (651-644-9959), 1579 Hamline, Falcon Heights. 1st & 3rd Sun., Open Microphone w/ Bill Hammond, 6 p.m.

Crave Restaurant in the Galleria (952-697-6000), 3520 Galleria, Edina. (No cover, reservations sugg.) Jazz every Fri., 8:30-11:30 p.m. 11/27, Charmin Michelle with her trio; 12/4 & 18, Debbie Duncan and the Laura Caviani Trio; 12/11, Lucia Newell and the Laura Caviani Trio.

Crave Restaurant (952-933-6500), 1603 W. End Blvd., St. Louis Park. Every Sun., Jazz Brunch with Charmin Michelle & pianist Rick Carlson (12/13, pianist tba), 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

NEW! D’Amico Kitchen Osteria & Bar, in the Chambers Hotel, 901 Hennepin (downstairs). Every Fri. & Sat., The Benny Weinbeck Trio, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Dakota County Steakhouse Jazz Lounge (952-435-6624), 14201 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Some Saturdays, live jazz/blues, no cover. 12/12, Sisters in Song Christmas Special (vocalists Lila Ammons, Dorothy Doring and Vicky Mountain with pianist Phil Aaron, bassist Jocko MacNelly and drummer Reid Kennedy), 7-11 p.m.; 12/31, New Year’s Eve with Christine Rosholt, Lee Blaske (piano), Steve Pikal (bass) and Mac Santiago (drums), 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (Reservations sugg.)

Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant (612-332-1010), 1010 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. (Parking at 10th & LaSalle ramp). Every Wed., Lunch with Alison Scott, 11:30-2 p.m. Every Fri., Jazz by Fosse with Irv Williams, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., music usually 7 p.m. *Concerts with two sets: 7 & 9:30 p.m. Fri./Sat, music begins 8 p.m. 11/27-28, Nachito Herrera ($15); 11/29, *French-American singer/poet Zachary Richard ($25/$20); 11/30-12/1, *vocalist Jane Monheit ($40/$25); 12/4, Big Walter Smith; 12/5, The Dakota Combo with guest saxophonist Tia Fuller; 12/7-8, Holly Cole, A Night Before Christmas ($30-$40); 12/9, The Subdudes ($25-$35); 12/12, Alison Scott, 8 p.m., $12; 12/15, CC Septet Christmas CD release of We Three Kings and a Horn Section, 9-11 p.m.; 12/16, Debbie Duncan; 12/18-19, Nachito Herrera; 12/20-21, The Peterson Family “Back Home for the Holidays,” 4 shows: 12/19, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.; 12/20, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. ($20-$25); 12/23, George Maurer Big Band Holiday Show; 12/25-27, The Bad Plus ($40-$30) See article on page 3. Late Night: every Fri. & Sat., $5: 11/28, Tim Sparks Trio (Chris Bates & Jay Epstein); 12/4, Zacc Harris Quartet; 12/12, Adam Meckler Quintet; 12/18, Nick Haas Trio; 12/25, Fat Kid Wednesdays; 12/26, Atlantis Quartet.

Dixie’s on Grand (651-222-7345), 695 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Every Sun., jazz brunch, 10 a.m. Music, sometimes jazz, every Fri./Sat. nights.

Downtowner Woodfire Grille (651-228-9500), 253 7th St. W., St. Paul. Jazz every Sat., 8 p.m. 11/27, Maud Hixson;

Eagles Club (612-729-4469), 2507 E. 25th St., Mpls. 11/28, Pig’s Eye Jass Band, 5 p.m., $5; 12/10, Rockin’ Pinecones, 8-10:30 p.m.

Erte Restaurant (612-623-4211), 1304 University Ave. NE, (323-13th Ave NE) Mpls. Sometimes jazz/blues, Fri. & Sat., 7-10 p.m. Every Wed., Nancy Harms with the Hot Swing Combo. 12/11-12, Rich  

Lewis Band; 12/18 & 12/31 (New Year’s Eve dining/dancing), Don King Band.

Famous Dave’s BBQ & Blues (612-822-9900), 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., (in Calhoun Square), Mpls. Every Sun., Blues Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland, 8 p.m. (no cover). Every Monday, swing dance 8 p.m. (free lessons with Bill & Shannon, 7:15 p.m.) 12/6, Southside Aces. Every Tues., Sesacion Latina, 9 p.m., $10 (free Salsa lessons w/ Johnny Rosales, 10-10:30 p.m.). 12/2, Jack Brass Band, 8 p.m. and 12/12, 9 a.m.-noon.

Fireside Pizza (612-869-4040), 6736 Penn. Ave. S., Richfield. Every Mon. & Wed., Charmin Michelle w/ Denny Malmberg, 7-9 p.m.

First Course Bistro (612-825-6900), 5607 Chicago Ave., Mpls. 12/5, Vicky Mountain (vocals) and James Allen (guitar), 7-9:30 p.m., no cover. (reservations sugg.)

French Meadow Bakery and Restaurant  (612-870-7855), 2610 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., Every Sun.-Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Bob Ockendend/Michael Gold Duo (guitar and bass) usually with guest artist.

Galleria, 3510 W. 70th St., Edina. Mary Louise Knutson plays solo piano in the Galleria 12/8 & 15, near The Good Earth, 12/11, near Crave; and 12/23, near Kozy’s.

Half Time Rec (651-488-8245), 1013 Front Ave., St. Paul. Tue.-Thur., sometimes jazz or blues.

Hat Trick Lounge (651-228-1347), 134 E. 5th St., St. Paul. 12/18, Lee Engele, with Reynold Philipsek, $5.

Hell’s Kitchen (612-332-4700),80 S. 9th St., Mpls. Live music usually 8-11 p.m. Every Sun., Gospel Brunch. Every Wed., Wolverines Jazz. 12/1, Charmin & Shapira with Friends, 6-9 p.m.; 12/10, Arne Fogel, 7-9 p.m.

IIVesco Vino (651-222-7000), 242 West 7th, St. Paul. Every Sat., saxophonist Irv Williams, 7-10 p.m. in the bar.

Ingredients Café  (651-426-6611), 4725 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake. Thurs.-Sat., jazz or blues. 11/28, Maud Hixson and Rick Carlson, 7-10 p.m.

Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant (612-866-6888), 7717 Nicollet Ave S., Richfield. 12/1, 8 and 15, Vic Volare & Bellagala Big Band, 7:30-10 p.m., ($5 cover).

Kitty Cat Klub (612-331-9800), 315 14th Ave. S.E., Dinkytown, Mpls. Some jazz.

Knights of Columbus Marian Hall (952-888-1492), 1114 American Blvd., Bloomington. 11/27, Russ Peterson & the Bellagala Big Band Thanksgiving Swing Dance, co-presented by KBEM Jazz88 “Big Band Scene” and TCJS, 8 p.m., $10; 12/11, Classic Big Band & the Nostalgics (swing dance), 8 p.m.; 12/31, New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance with Pizzazz Jazz!.

Kozlak’s Royal Oak (651-484-8484), 4785 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. Every Sun., Fred Richardson Trio, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Le Bourget Aero Suites (952-893-9999), 7770 Johnson Ave. S., Bloomington. In the lobby, every Wed., David Roos, solo jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Lisa’s Place (952-448-7622), 205 Broadway N., Carver, MN. Every last Wed. each month, Eleganzos and guests, 8-11 p.m.

Loring Pasta Bar & Cafe (612-378-4849), 327 14th Ave. SE, Mpls. Music in the Pasta Bar, 6-9 p.m. every week: Sun., Mandragora Tango; Tues., Café  Accordion Orchestra; Wed. & Thurs., John Devine, with occasional guests; Fri., James “Cornbread” Harris. Every Fri. & Sat., Salsa Police, 10 p.m. Jazz every Sat., 6:30 p.m. 11/28, Jon Pemberton Trio.

Mainstreet Bar & Grill (952-938-2400), 814 Mainstreet, Hopkins.12/6 & 20, Mouldy Figs, 4-7 p.m.

Mayslack’s (612-728-9862), 13th St. and 1428 4th St. N.E., Mpls. Every Thurs., 9 p.m.-close, Dan Ristrom House Band.

Medina Ballroom (763-478-6661), 500 Highway 55, Medina. 12/27, Jerry O’Hagan Orchestra with Charmin Michelle, 2 p.m.

Minnesota Music Cafe (651-776-4699), 499 Payne Ave., St. Paul. Every Thurs., Salsa/Latin night, no cover. Every last Sun., Blues Jam with Phil Kitze.

Nomad World Pub (612-338-6424), 501 Cedar Ave. S. Mpls. Music at 9 p.m. (21+). Every 2nd Sun., New Orleans Jazz Jam hosted by Southside Aces, 5-8 p.m.

O’Gara’s (651-644-3333), 163 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul—Shamrock Room. First Mon., 12/7, Acme Jazz Company, 7:30 p.m. Every Tues, big band: 12/1, Beasley’s Big Band with featured vocalist Christine Rosholt, 7:30 p.m.; 12/15, Jack Brass Band, 8 p.m.; 12/22, Nova Jazz Orchestra; 12/29, River City Jazz Orchestra.

Picosa (612-746-3970), 65 Main St. SE, Mpls. Every Tues., Latin jazz, 8-10:30 p.m., $3 cover. Every Wed., Latin DJ “Fatty.” Every Fri./Sat., Sensación/Salsa band, 10 p.m.

Red Stag Supperclub (612-767-7766), 509 1st Ave. NE, Mpls. Music begins at 10 p.m.  Sometimes jazz.

Roseville VFW Post 7555 (651-483-5313), 1145 Woodhill Dr., Roseville. No Godfrey Daniel Jazz Band until further notice

Sage Wine Bar (651-452-7000), 730 Main St., Mendota Heights. Every Sat., live music, usually jazz.

Sawatdee (763-494-5708), 7885 Main St. N., Maple Grove. Dan Ristrom (and usually Reuben Ristrom), every Wed., 7-9 p.m.

School II Bistro (952-949-0000), 600 Market St., Suite 170, Chanhassen. 12/12, Paula Lammers and Cloud Nine, 8-11 p.m., $6

South St. Paul VFW (651-455-1505), 111 S. Concord Exchange St., St. Paul. Every third Tues. (12/15), River City Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Paula Lammers, 7-10 p.m.

St. Paul Hotel (The Lobby Bar) (651-292-9292), 350 Market St., St. Paul. JoAnne Funk (piano/vocals) and Jeff Brueske (bass), 11/27-29, 4-5, 11, 12, 17-20, 23 and New Year’s Eve, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Tapestry Folkdance Center (612-722-2914), 3748 Minnehaha, Ave. S., Mpls. Every Thurs., Late Night Swing featuring DJ Terry Gardner, 10 p.m. (lessons 6:30 p.m.). 12/5, Jazztronauts (Swing Dance), 7:30 p.m.

Wabasha Caves (651-224-1191), 215 S. Wabasha, St. Paul. Swing band and dancing Fri: 11/27, Swingbeat Big Band; and every Thurs., 7-10 p.m., $7 (free dance lessons, 6:15 p.m.): 12/3, Moonlight Serenaders; 12/10, MN Jazz Orchestra; 12/17, Beasley’s Big Band with featured vocalist Christine Rosholt; 12/23, Swingbeat Big Band; and Wed., 12/30, Bend in the River Big Band.

Wilde Roast Café (612-331-4555), 518 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls. Every Wed., Smitty’s Jazz duo, piano and bass, 7:30 p.m.