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The Saturday Lineup
Saturday Schedule · September 12, 2026 — from the parade kickoff through the late-night JazzFest Jam Session.
Saturday Schedule · September 12, 2026 — from the parade kickoff through the late-night JazzFest Jam Session.
March to the rhythm! Join us as we kick off the festival at 11:00 AM with a lively New Orleans–style brass parade down Selby Avenue, complete with authentic second line dancers.
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Do you play an instrument? Brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion — or anything in between? We want you to help us kick off this year's Selby Ave JazzFest with a bang! We are assembling a secret, one-of-a-kind JazzFest Flash Mob Band to launch the festival with an unforgettable, surprise pop-up performance at Selby Ave & N Milton St.
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The Walker|West Faculty X-tet is a dynamic ensemble of distinguished teaching artists from Walker West Music Academy, one of the Twin Cities' leading institutions for music education and community engagement. Drawing on deep roots in jazz, R&B, gospel, classical, and contemporary styles, the X-tet showcases the breadth and artistry of Walker|West's faculty through vibrant, genre-spanning performances.
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The Minnesota State Band, established in 1898, is the official band of the State of Minnesota and the only remaining state band in the United States. Founded under the direction of Christian Selling, the ensemble quickly gained national recognition, with members recruited by John Philip Sousa and Selling himself going on to work with Oscar Hammerstein I in New York.
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David Feily is a Twin Cities–based guitarist and composer whose electrifying, groove-driven sound blends jazz, funk, R&B, rock, and global influences into a dynamic live experience. Known for his expressive improvisation and phrasing, Feily moves seamlessly from intricate melodic lines to high-energy, syncopated grooves that connect with audiences across genres.
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Mississippi is a powerhouse jazz ensemble featuring Pete Whitman, Kavyesh Kaviraj, Jeff Bailey, and Kevin Washington. Individually, they bring decades of performance experience and extensive recording credits on both national and international stages, having worked with renowned artists and organizations including the Minnesota Orchestra, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Curtis Fuller, The Temptations, and Wynton Marsalis, among many others.
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Stokley Williams is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist best known as the lead vocalist and drummer of the R&B band Mint Condition. Raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, he developed a strong musical foundation early on, which shaped his distinctive style.
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The festival doesn't end when the main stage lights go down. We're moving the party over to Walker West for the official JazzFest Jam Session — the heartbeat of the festival. Whether you're a musician looking to sit in or a fan who wants to catch the energy up close, this is where you want to be. Hosted by Marvelous Leo, 8:00–10:00 PM at Walker West Music Academy, 650 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN.
Location: Walker West Music Academy | 650 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104.
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