Mary Louise Knutson

Jazz Pianist & Composer

Jazz pianist and composer, Mary Louise Knutson, has been called "one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time." Her latest trio CD, In the Bubble, charted in JazzWeek's Top 10.

Performances
 

MARY LOUISE knutson PLAYS SOLO
@
ANGELINA’S KITCHEN
••• ONgoing •••
EVERY TUESDAY (5:30-
8:30 PM)
EVERY SATURDAY (6:00-9:00 PM)*

TUESDay, apr 1
Saturday, Apr 5
TUESDay, apr 8
Saturday, Apr 12
TUESDay, apr 15
••• Saturday, Apr 19 (Mary Louise’s BIRTHDAY!) •••
TUESDay, apr 22
Saturday, Apr 26
TUESDay, apr 29

Saturday, maY 3
TUesday, maY 6
Saturday, maY 10
TUesday, maY 13
Saturday, maY 17
TUesday, maY 20
Saturday, maY 24
••• TUesday, maY 27 (Mary Louise knutson TRIO!) •••
Saturday, maY 31

ANGELINA’S KITCHEN
2170 Eagle Creek Ln.
Woodbury, MN
(651) 998-0474

Be sure to request a table in the same room as the music. Angelina’s is an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant and Best Place for a Date Night in 2024.


may 3 sat

ST. PAUL, MN
WALKER WEST MUSIC ACADEMY
1:00-5:00 pm

650 Marshall

Join Walker/West’s Women in Jazz Initiative for interactive jazz workshops led by local women jazz musicians, along with opportunities to play together in jam sessions. Pianist-composer Mary Louise Knutson leads this Blues Workshop which will be followed by a jazz jam session. No prior jazz experience required. Free to participate. Women, non-binary, and trans instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to participate, all are welcome to attend. Open to all ages and experience levels. Learn more and RSVP here.

 

may 9 fri

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
MINNEAPOLIS WOMAN’S CLUB
6:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
410 Oak Grove St.
612.813.5300

Vocalist Connie Evingson welcomes an A-list of surprise guests, including pianist Mary Louise Knutson, to celebrate her long-running residency at the Woman’s Club. Join us for a fond farewell to Jazz in the Lounge! Doors open at 5:30 pm for drinks; show starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets for the show $30. Drinks are an additional charge. No dining available for this performance. To reserve seats, call or email: 612-813-5300 or frontdesk@womansclub.org.

 

may 10 sat

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
CASKET ARTS - ANDREA CANTER ARTWORKS
1:00-2:30 PM

681 17th Ave NE, Studio #218
 
Second Saturdays is the open studio event held the second Saturday of each month, 11am-4pm, in the CasketArts building. Mixed media artist and photographer, Andrea Canter, a resident artist there, will feature pianist Mary Louise Knutson playing solo (1:00-2:30 pm) in her space, Studio 218. On display, you’ll see Andrea’s new mixed media works, some large and small abstract landscapes, abstract photography, small painted flower pots, note card packs, and more.

 

 

may 21 wed

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
THE DAKOTA
7:00 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall
612.332.5299

The JazzMN Orchestra, Minnesota's premiere big band, will be back at the Dakota for an unforgettable night of jazz - “The Music of Thad Jones.” Led by longtime JazzMN drummer Joe Pulice, this esteemed ensemble tackles blistering, swinging and innovative arrangements from the collection of the Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra. And of course, Mary Louise Knutson will be there on piano.

 

 

may 28 wed

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
MINNEAPOLIS WOMAN’S CLUB

Time TBA
410 Oak Grove St.
612.813.5300

Club Favorites Lori Dokken & Connie Evingson present an evening of music featuring the biggest talents in the Twin Cities - Our Heart Will Go On: An All-Star Concert. More details to come. Mary Louise performs with vocalist Charmin Michelle.

 

may 30 fri

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
ARTS ON BRYANT OPEN HOUSE
6:30-8:30 pm

5:30 Early Bird Arrival for YOGA
5408 Bryant

Arts on Bryant is a new center for the creative and performing arts (also, a home for yoga and meditation). Stop by the open house to view the performance space (a neighborhood home), learn about the upcoming music series and yoga classes, enjoy some food, wine, and the Mary Louise Knutson Trio featuring pianist Mary Louise Knutson, bassist Dan Carpel, and drummer Ben Ehrlich.

 

may 31 sat

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
WASHBURN FAIR OAKS PARK - HENNEPIN FEST
2:10-3:00 pm
200 E 24th St

Hennepin History Museum presents Hennepin Fest, a women-led music festival celebrating the diverse history and culture of our community! This free outdoor festival features music and spoken word by local women artists, including: DJ/MC Diane, Annie Mack, Connie Evingson, Maria Isa, NUNNABOVE. Mary Louise will perform with vocalist Connie Evingson. Hennepin Fest will also include a Vendor Village with local artists, artisans, and food vendors.

 

jun 21 sat

ST. PAUL, MN
27th ANNUAL TWIN CITIES JAZZ FESTIVAL

TPT STAGE

12:00- 1:00 pm
Twin Cities PBS
172 East Fourth St

Dave Graf Quintet
featuring trombonist Dave Graf, alto saxophonist Doug Haining, pianist Mary Louise Knutson, bassist Matt Peterson, and drummer Phil Hey.

LATER AT THE FESTIVAL…


KBEM JAZZ 88 MAIN STAGE
4:00-5:00 pm

Mears Park
221 East 5th St

Patty Peterson’s Jazz Women All-Stars featuring vocalists Patty Peterson and Ginger Commodore, vocalist-pianist Linda Peterson, saxophonist Sue Orfield, pianist Mary Louise Knutson, bassist Karyn Quinn, and drummer Shiela Earley. This ensemble brings together the finest women jazz instrumentalists and vocalists in the Twin Cities.

LATER THAT EVENING….

6:00-9:00 PM
See above for details…
Mary Louise Knutson plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, Woodbury.

 

 

jul 12 sat

NORTHFIELD, MN
NORTHFIELD JAZZ FEST @ NORTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
1:00 pm

210 Washington St

The 2nd Annual Northfield Jazz Festival presents the Mary Louise Knutson Trio. This is a free event! More details to come.

 

 

nov 7 fri

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
ARTS ON BRYANT
7:30 pm

5408 Bryant

The First Friday Concert Series at Arts on Bryant presents pianist Mary Louise Knutson in a solo concert. Arts on Bryant is a new center for the creative and performing arts (also, a home for yoga and meditation).