No Cover, No Reservations! These events are free to our customers.

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We have everything you need for your afternoon of enjoyment listening to these great artists. From our signature sangria made especially for Jazz in the Vineyard, to all of your picnic needs including artisan cheeses, bread, salami, spreads, cookies, brownies and more. We even have picnic blankets for your use, and of course all of our wines will be availble for tasting and purchase when you arrive.

Sunday Jazz in the Vineyard – Calendar 2011

July 3 – Gondwana http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7175279

Gondwana masterly mixes and matches musical styles.  The results are playful and highly listenable with musical complexities disguised beautifully in a lighthearted delivery, "as if Monk were alive and playing TV-show themes," said Jim Meyer in the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

July 10 – Barbara Meyer, Rod Gordon and Friends http://www.myspace.com/barbarameyermusic

Our most popular vocalist, Barbara Meyer, returns for the first of three gigs this season with  “The Professor of the Keyboard”, Rod Gordon, along with friends for a jazzy afternoon of great music.

July 17 – Big Sunflower http://www.myspace.com/bigsunflowerjazz/music

Tapping into the great standards of Porter and Gershwin, the exciting bebop of Parker and Monk, Coltrane, and other modern masters, Big Sunflower plays the great American songbook, and then some. With Brazilian classics, infectious Latin rhythms, and danceable funk thrown in, your crowd will be pleased.

July 24 – Jon Pemberton presents  “Jonnie and the Pembertones” http://jonpemberton.com/

One of the most versatile musicians in the Twin Cities, Jon Pemberton’s resume includes performing with the Skatet, Shangoya, Paul Renz Quintet, George Avaloz, Jim Marentic and more. He brings his trumpet along with the musical ears of his “Tones” to play the great Jazz standards.

July 31 – Pavel Jany, Ticket to Brazil  http://www.tickettobrasil.com/

 Dance, sway, or just sit back and relax while listening to an intoxicating tapestry of elegant Bossa Nova, groovy Brazilian Jazz, and hot Samba. 
 

August 7 – Lee Engele http://209.98.224.159/inliner/Default.aspx

Lee Engele has been gaining acclaim as a talented and hardworking vocalist in the Midwest and beyond. Her recent gigs have included such venues as The Dakota, Hopkins Center for the Arts, The Twin Cities Jazz Festival, and The Time Out NY Lounge in New York.

August 14 – Barbara Meyer and Mystery Pianist http://www.myspace.com/barbarameyermusic

Vocalist Barbara Meyer will thrill, excite and entice you with her musical styling and guest musicians.

August 21 – Barbara Meyer, Rod Gordon and Friends http://www.myspace.com/barbarameyermusic

The scintillating vocalist Barbara Meyer teams with the professor of the keyboards Rod Gordon and friends for a fun and jazzy afternoon of great music.

August 28 – Gondwana http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7175279

Gondwana returns to play the finale of our Sunday Jazz in the Vineyard series for 2011, ending another great season celebrating our great local jazz musicians.