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Please enjoy our concert at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska in the summer of 2024!
About Us
We are a 20-piece Big Band ensemble, affiliated with the Eden Prairie Community Band. Many of our members play in both bands. We perform about 20 concerts per year throughout the twin cities with genres including the golden era of swing, the big band era of the 50's, rock, and much more.
Our purpose is to entertain the people of Eden Prairie and surrounding communities, while providing the traditional jazz band experience for adult musicians to play together for their mutual enjoyment and musical growth.
We are currently under the direction of Rob Estrine. For booking inquiries, please
email Rob.
Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie
Sunday, June 9th, 12pm - 7:00pm
Every year in early June, the Jazz on the Prairie Big Band plays host to some of the best jazz big bands in the greater twin cities area. 2024 marks the 34th annual event featuring 7 local jazz big bands! We consider it to be the informal kickoff of the summer season of jazz performances that take place all around the Twin Cities, including the Twin Cities Summer Jazz Fest that takes place in St Paul later in June.
Our jazz festival takes place at Staring Lake Park in Eden Prairie and the Amphitheatre is one of the most picturesque venues around with a beautiful view of the lake to enjoy while listening to a full afternoon of big band jazz.
For the past few years the MN Festival of Jazz on the Prairie has also included a "Ribfest" which is a fundraiser for the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary. The profits from the event support the Rotary's local and international service projects. While there's a cost for the ribs and beer, all of the music is presented absolutely free
This year’s lineup features the following musicians
- 12:00-12:45 Just Friends Big Band
- 1:00-1:45 Bend In The River Big Band
- 2:00-2:45 Genesis Jazz Orchestra
- 3:00-3:45 River City Jazz Orchestra
- 4:00-4:45 ACME Jazz Company
- 5:00-5:45 Good News Big Band
- 6:00-7:00 Jazz On The Prairie Big Band
We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Performances
Tuesday, January 30th, 7:00 p.m.
Eden Prairie High School (Eden Prairie School District Jazz Fest)
Sunday, June 9th, Noon-7:00 p.m.
Staring Lake Amphitheater
Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie
(JotP 6:00-7:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 12th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Firemen’s Park, Chaska
Sunday,
June 23rd 1:30-3:00,
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chaska
Monday,
July 15th 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
Thursday, August 1st, 2024, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Memorial Park, New Prague ("Music at the Broz/Czech Out New Prague")
Thursday, August 8th, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Staring Lake Amphitheatre, Eden Prairie
Weather Information: In case of inclement weather for outdoor concerts, check the Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Weather and Information Line at
(952) 949-8449. Press option 5 for Arts and Special Events to hear if an event has been cancelled or moved indoors.
Join Our Band
Our members are non-professional musicians. Granted a few of them play pretty darn well, but this is an extra-curricular activity for them, providing the fun and enjoyment that comes from performing as a musician. We do not get paid -- we do this solely because we love playing jazz and love entertaining the crowd with the best music we can. You really can't beat this combination.
Our rehearsals are Thursdays from 9:00-10:30 p.m. in the Eden Prairie Central Middle School located at 8025 School Road in Eden Prairie. The band is open to adult musicians from Eden Prairie and surrounding communities.
If you are interested, please email Rob Estrine.