Pianist Jeremy Walker, sax-man Brandon Wozniak, bassist Graydon Peterson and drummer Kevin Washington play music from two of John Coltrane's beloved albums: Coltrane Plays the Blues and Ballads at the Dakota tonight.

Pianist Laura Caviani celebrates the birthday of Thelonious Monk with her trio tonight at Crooners Supper Club. She called the Morning Show to talk about it.

Ray Barnard is a pianist who refuses categorization. His thing is noticing the multiple stylistic possibilities for good songs. You can hear how he does it at his show at the Lexington in Saint Paul, Friday night October 11 from 8 till 11 PM. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Ray said that he’s always enjoyed combining musical genres.

Dan Newton's Cafe Accordion Orchestra plays "Midnight in Paris" at Crooners Supper Club Tuesday, Oct. 8th.

Pianist Laura Caviani leads her trio into the Dunsmore Room at Crooners on Thursday Oct, to play a show centered on the music of Thelonius Monk, one of the great jazz composers. The show is from 7 till 9. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, the talk turned to what made Thelonius a great Jazz composer.

Alan Munde, Adam Granger and Dick Kimmel. The trio brings its virtuosic playing and singing to the Creek House in St Paul on Thursday October 3. Doors open at 7pm. Guitarist Adam Granger talked to Phil Nusbaum about picking repertoire for the trio. It starts with familiar songs, but there are other considerations too.

Paul Scholtz is a tenor and member of the Artistic Council for Cantus, an all-male vocal ensemble based in the Twin Cities. He talks about their upcoming show "One Giant Leap" and where you can see Cantus perform.

David Shay is an influenza expert with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He called the Morning Show to talk about this winter's upcoming flu season and tips for staying well.

The Parisota Hot Club Sets the mood every other Sunday at 7:30 at Volstead’s Emporium, 711 West Lake in Minneapolis, in the Calhoun Building. Catch the band on Oct 6. The founder of the group is guitarist Robb Henry. Robb told Phil Nusbaum that he was in his first band at the age of 13, and was lucky to find an outstanding musical education at a young age.

Joe Haus stopped by the Morning Show to talk about an upcoming performance by the Levante Guitar Duo, presented by the Minnesota Guitar Society.