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)


TUE, JUN 2

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TUE, JUN 30


SAT, JUL 4 (CLOSED)
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SAT, JUL 25
TUE, JUL 28



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

Mary Louise plays uplifting solo piano music while you dine.
Though, you could sit at a nearby table or at the bar and enjoy the music as if it were
a concert just for you. 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 (2024)
and Best Date Night Spot (2025).


jun 20 sat

ST. PAUL, MN
TWIN CITIES JAZZ FESTIVAL - NAUTILUS MUSIC THEATER
12:00-1:00 PM
Northern Warehouse, 308 E Prince St #190

The 28th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival presents The Mary Louise Knutson Trio featuring pianist Mary Louise Knutson, bassist Dan Carpel, and drummer Greg Schutte.

 

JAZZ WOMEN ALL STARS

jun 26 fri

ALEXANDRIA, MN
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS - LEGACY OF LAKES MUSEUM
6:30-8:30 PM
205 3rd Ave West
320.759.1114

The Legacy of the Lakes Museum concert series “Music in the Gardens” present the Jazz Women All-Stars featuring vocalists Patty Peterson (leader) and Ginger Commodore, vocalist-pianist Linda Peterson, pianist Mary Louise Knutson, bassist-guitarist Joan Griffith, drummer Sheila Earley, and saxophonist Stefanie Wieseler.

 

IOWA CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL

jul 4 sat

IOWA CITY, IA (Downtown)
IOWA CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL - MAIN STAGE
2:00-3:00 PM

Mary Louise Knutson Trio
featuring pianist-composer Mary Louise Knutson, bassist Dan Carpel, and drummer Greg Schutte.

 

 

Jul 24 Fri

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
ORCHESTRA HALL - TARGET ATRIUM
5:45-6:45 PM

1111 Nicollet Mall

The Minnesota Orchestra’s “Sound + Bites” series presents the Mary Louise Knutson Trio in the Target Atrium. This performance is free and open to the public.Come by to hear the trio, play park games, and enjoy an $8 Happy Hour and food from local vendors inside Orchestra Hall. Stay for the ticketed concert - John Williams' Greatest Scores.

 

JUL 30 thu

ST. PAUL, MN
THE HIGH HAT
7:00-9:00 PM

485 Selby Ave
651.528.7941

Every Thursday bassist Gary Raynor and drummer Jay Epstein invite a guest musician to play trio. Be sure to catch award-winning pianist Mary Louise Knutson on this date! Walk-ins only. Very small venue. Get there early to get a seat. $10 cover or a 2 drink minimum per person.

 

aug 14 fri

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
BERLIN
5:00-7:00 pm

204 North First Street

Pianist Mary Louise Knutson and bassist Steve Pikal. Berlin combines state of the art sound and hospitality with the charm and intimacy of a European-inspired jazz club. No cover!

 

sep 6 sun

ST. PAUL, MN
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR - GRANDSTAND
7:30 pm

1265 Snelling Av. N.
 
The Minnesota State Fair's show orchestra, including Mary Louise Knutson on piano, accompanies the 50th Annual Amateur Talent Contest finalists. Enjoy a showcase of singers, dancers, instrumentalists and every type of performer in between as they compete for the right to be named Minnesota’s top talent. Admission is free.

 

 

sep 25 fri

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE
TIME TBD

2600 Park Ave

The Mary Louise Knutson Trio performs for “Cocktails at the Castle,” which brings together a diverse community of music, art, and craft lovers at the Twin Cities’ only castle. Explore ASI’s historic Turnblad Mansion and festival grounds, featuring top local musicians, interactive art demos, make n’ takes, food, curated cocktails (and mocktails!), and craft beers. This is a 21+ event and all participants must show a valid ID to get in the door.