TCJazzFest: Cedar Ave Big Band with Colleen Raye
TCJazzFest – June 19-20, 2026.
Free Admission. Reservations are recommended.
“THE ARRANGERS“: RIDDLE/QUINCY/THAD JONES/MANCINI/ELLINGTON/TOP TWIN CITY ARRANGERS AND MORE
The Cedar Ave Big Band has been renowned in the TC area for over 35 years. Originally under the musical direction of the Late Great Steve Devich, this 16-piece Kick Butt Big Band now has Mike Haynes at the helm. This Killer Ensemble of musicians and Vocalist Colleen Raye are a great combination. The many soloists in the band are outrageous! You’ll hear Hard Swinging tunes and challenging charts that will knock your socks off.
Scott Johnson, Alto Sax
Joshua Johnson, Alto Sax
Race Hoglund, Tenor Sax
David Brattain, Tenor Sax
Bill Burton, Bari Sax
Pete Enblom, Trombone
Mike Haynes, Trombone
John Olson, Trombone
Ross Fugl, Bass Trombone
Gus Lindquist, Trumpet
Phil Holm, Trumpet
Bob Kase, Trumpet
Greg Lewis, Trumpet
Mark Asche Piano
Gary Raynor, Bass
Craig Hill, Drums
Sam Bergstrom, Guitar
Colleen Raye, Vocals
The Twin Cities Jazz Fest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of bringing communities together to enjoy and appreciate the art form of jazz and inspire new generations of youth. What started as a small one-day event in downtown Minneapolis 27 years ago has grown into one of the largest free civic jazz festivals in the upper Midwest.