Keyez Williams and guests. A Jazzy tribute to good Holiday Cheer!

A Christmas musical excursion through a different lens.

This is a Christmas Show where we are arranging the musicians favorite songs, and giving them a platform to express themselves in the moment of Sol'so, and improvisation. Live and in front of an audience, just like our jazz pioneers!

Dining and beverages will be available in the theater. DISCOUNTED PARKING is available by reservation at Seven Points Parking Ramp. 1375 W 31st St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Originally from South Minneapolis, Keyez Williams is an artists, singer, lyricist, and he plays multiple-instruments whom also has produced shows for over 35 years. Part of his unique approach to music is due to his late Mother Gladys Reola Williams (Roberts) was also a band leader, song writer, and choir arranger of the same Church (Butchy Austin's father played Saxophone in), and is primarily the reason Keyez operates musically in such a manner.

The other part was finally after joining two different branches of service, and working for a number of years in the federal government, Keyez realized music is his passion......

“Zhara Dooley is a trombone/saxophonist from St. Paul, MN. She got her start in music playing alto saxophone in the Langston University Marching Pride Band. She is also a producer/composer.”

“Butchy is a south Minneapolis native and self-described “come-back player” who rekindled his love for the trumpet in 2019 after a 12-year hiatus. During his come-back campaign, he was mentored by prominent musicians including Jake Baldwin and Solomon Parham. His knack for soulful melodies originate from his roots playing alongside his father (saxophone) in their black inner-city church. His buttery sound takes after influences like Jon Lampley, Adam Meckler, Dontae Winslow, and Keyon Herrold. He enjoys playing funk, soul, jazz, gospel, and rock with several bands throughout the twin cities. More notably, he co-leads Brass Solidarity, a racial justice activist band playing weekly in George Floyd Square.“

Photo Credit: Audrey Nicole Photography

Charles Hayes has had an amazing career as bassist, producer, writer and studio engineer. He is best known for his work as bassist with country star Lee Roy Parnell. Charles's concert appearances include role as bassist with Belladiva, Travis Tritt, Jimmy Wayne, Ty Herndon, Bekka Bramlett, Angel Grant, Ann Nesby, Tonex, Alexander O'neal, Jenny Gill, Ipso Facto, Dr.Mambo's Combo, R-factor, and many more! He is most proud of his recording work with producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Charles has written and produced many musical compositions used in Best BuyTM regional and National Ad Campaigns. He is also the writer/producer and male lead vocal on 1720 Entertainment/Universal's release of Cheek to Chic's "Be My Valentine." Between BluPrint, and a host of other projects and as owner of intermedia label "StackTown Music," He doesn't see slowing down as an option any time soon.

Sarah Sharp is a smooth operating alto, tenor, and soprano saxophonist, flautist, and vocalist specializing in the genres of Funk, Soul, and R&B. Sarah has studied saxophone since 2006 and began performing professionally in 2019. They have played with acts such as The Quiet Storm, Big Mike, Élan Artists/Northstar, Nur-D, Lonesome Losers, Keyez Williams and Souled Out, Dorothy Shelby and The Sky’s the Limit Band, Johnnie Brown, and Snak Attack. You can catch Sarah every first Friday of the month at the Taste of Rondo Bar & Grill.--

Murphy Smith Since age 10, Murphy has been immersed in music. Raised in Kansas City, spending time in his father’s home studio is where his love for music began. He received his degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Kansas in Lawrence and then refined his musicality in New Orleans, playing with some of the best musicians in the city. While currently residing in Minneapolis, Murphy carries the sound of these musical cities with him everywhere he goes. Pulling inspiration from his time as a jazz bassist, and drawing heavily from the sounds of Minneapolis, Kansas City,and New Orleans, he now wants to go back to where it started. Nowadays8, you can catch him playing with numerous bands of many genres and styles around the Twin Cities.

Daniel Gilbert is a multi-talented violinist/artist currently based in Minneapolis, MN. “Daniel the Violinist” prides himself on his extensive experience as an artist, composer, and flexability to adapt to just about any genre of music. What sets him apart, is his relentless dedication to creating music that touches the soul.

Caleb Likely Caleb is a Minneapolis native that has been active playing in many groups since his graduation from Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter in 2016. He enjoys playing all types of music and believes that music is a gift to be shared in community with others. You can find him playing with Brass Solidarity, a racial justice activist band; Dirty Shorts Brass Band, a New-Orleans-style brass band; Bend in the River Big Band, a 17-piece swing band; Brio Brass, a roughly 60-piece ensemble that plays jazz, rock, and pop; Ngange & Themasses, an alt/rock group fighting racism and sexism through music; The Longfellow Village Band, a collective of musicians playing traditional Jewish music; and several other projects throughout the Twin Cities Metro. This is Caleb’s first time playing on the Granada stage and he’s grateful to be sharing it with such wonderful players.

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