Upcoming Dates
Saturday, May 5th, 2018
Saint Paul, MN 55104
651 228 - 9274 [map]
PLAYING PETER'S ORIGINALS AND SOME GREAT JAZZ STANDARDS!
THE PETER KOGAN QUINTET - FEATURING:
JAKE BALDWIN, TRUMPET
PETE WHITMAN, SAX
ABEBI STAFFORD, PIANO
CHRIS BATES, BASS
PETER KOGAN, DRUMS
Past Dates
Friday, March 16th, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
USA
612 729 - 1799 [map]
THE ILLICIT JAZZ WORKSHOP PRESENTS:
PETER KOGAN'S SEPTET, THE MONSTERFUL WONDERBAND WILL PLAY 2 SETS - original music from Peter's CD's, some jazz classics, and a preview of new tunes from his upcoming CD EVERGREEN.
FEATURING THESE FINE MUSICIANS:
Jake Baldwin, trumpet
Nelson Devereaux, sax
Dave Graf, trombone
Chris Olson, Guitar
Joe Strachan, piano
Gary Raynor, bass
Peter Kogan, drums
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
Saint Paul, MN 55104 [map]
SATURDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT THE BLACK DOG PRESENTS
PETER KOGAN'S MONSTERFUL WONDERBAND
PETER'S SEPTET featuring:
Geoff Senn, trumpet
Pete Whitman, sax
Scott Agster, trombone
Chris Olson, guitar
Joe Strachan, keyboard
Jeff Bailey, bass
Peter on drums
We'll be playing music by Peter Kogan and some jazz classics as well as introducing some new originals!
Friday, September 22nd, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
USA
612 729 - 1799 [map]
My Quintet will be playing some great tunes for this combination from the 60's and 70's as well as some of my originals. Wonderful musicians joining me are:
Geoff Senn, trumpet
Pete Whitman, sax
Phil Aaron, piano
Jeff Bailey, bass
Peter on drums
Sunday, July 30th, 2017
Excelsior, MN 55331
USA
(952) 278 - 3125 [map]
The PETER KOGAN QUINTET will be appearing at the annual CONCOURS d'ELEGANCE at excelsior commons in Excelsior on Sunday, July 30th at the bandshell on the shore of Lake Minnetonka. We play from 11 am to 3 pm - continuous jazz, assisted by ace solo pianist Benny Weinbeck.
The PETER KOGAN QUINTET features
Jake Baldwin - trumpet,
Pete Whitman - sax,
Phil Aaron - piano
Jeff Bailey - bass,
Peter on drums.
This charity event features historic classic cars, motorcycles, boats - food vendors, a kid zone and surprises. Free parking and a shuttle from Excelsior Elementary and Minnetonka High School.
Tickets are $20 in advance [ call 952 278 - 3125 ] or $25 at the gate.
For more info go to:
www.10000lakesconcours.com
Friday, July 21st, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403
USA
(612) 371- 5656 [map]
I LAST PLAYED AT ORCHESTRA HALL IN NOVEMBER, 2015 AT MY FINAL CONCERT WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA AS PRINCIPAL TIMPANIST. HAVING MY SEPTET - THE MONSTERFUL WONDERBAND - PERFORM A POST CONCERT SERENADE AT SOMMERFEST IS A GREAT MOMENT FOR ME - AND I HOPE A REAL TREAT FOR THE AUDIENCE AS WELL!
MY GREAT BAND:
JAKE BALDWIN - TRUMPET
PETE WHITMAN - SAX
SCOTT AGSTER - TROMBONE
CHRIS OLSON - GUITAR
SEAN TURNER - PIANO
JEFF BAILEY - BASS
PETER on DRUMS
WE'LL BE PLAYING TUNES FROM MY 2 CDs, SOME NEW MUSIC I'VE WRITTEN AND A FEW ARRANGEMENTS OF CLASSIC JAZZ TUNES NEWLY ARRANGED FOR THIS OCCASION.
ADMISSION IS FREE AND I HOPE YOU CAN BE THERE!
Saturday, June 24th, 2017
ST PAUL, MN 55101
USA [map]
OUR FIRST APPEARANCE AT THE TWIN CITIES HOT SUMMER JAZZ FESTIVAL, WE WILL BE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF EXCHANGE STREET IN DOWNTOWN ST PAUL, BETWEEN THE FITZGERALD THEATER AND MCNALLY SMITH COLLEGE OF MUSIC. FOOD TRUCKS NEARBY AND EASY PARKING AROUND THE CORNER ON CEDAR STREET. 1 PM UNTIL 2 PM.
JAKE BALDWIN, TRUMPET
PETE WHITMAN, SAX
PHIL AARON, KEYBOARD
JEFF BAILEY, BASS
PETER, DRUMS
Monday, May 22nd, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 5555404
USA
(612) 276 - 6523 [map]
The Peter Kogan Quintet features
Jake Baldwin, trumpet
Pete Whitman, sax
Phil Aaron, keyboard
Jeff Bailey, bass
Peter on drums
We'll play some great jazz standards and some of my originals. These guys are great players!
This is an early show, from 7 to 8:15.
The Icehouse has fine food and drink - a large room with comfortable seating, including a balcony. Hope you can be there!
Saturday, April 15th, 2017
Saint Paul, MN 55104
651 228 9274 [map]
The MONSTERFUL WONDERBAND makes it's Black Dog debut on a Saturday night!
The septet features -
Jake Baldwin, trumpet
Pete Whitman, sax
Scott Agster, trombone
Chris Olson, guitar
Sean Turner, keyboard
Jeff Bailey, bass
Peter Kogan, drums
- music from my CDs and some new tunes, a few jazz classics as well. The Black Dog has great food and local brews, coffee etc. A great scene! 2 sets of music.
Thursday, March 23rd, 2017
St Paul, MN 55102
(651) 291 - 2715 [map]
My newly revamped Quintet features -
Jake Baldwin, trumpet
Pete Whitman, sax
Phil Aaron, piano
Jeff Bailey, bass
Peter Kogan, drums
- playing some of my tunes and some great jazz standards... Vieux Carre features great New Orleans cuisine and drink!
Friday, February 3rd, 2017
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612 332 1010 [map]
The MONSTERFUL WONDERBAND just played a great weekend at JAZZ CENTRAL and the TWIN CITIES WINTER JAZZ FESTIVAL at the St Paul Hotel.
We have a late night booking at the Dakota this Friday starting at 10:30. 2 sets of music ending around 12:30 am.
Adam Rossmiller, trumpet
Pete Whitman, sax
Scott Agster, trombone
Chris Olson, guitar
Phil Aaron, piano
Gary Raynor, bass
MONSTERS, ALL!
Sunday, January 29th, 2017
ST PAUL, MN 55102
(651) 292 -9292 [map]
My septet get it's first performance at the TWINCITES WINTER JAZZ FESTIVAL at the St Paul Hotel. We're playing on the M STREET CAFE STAGE at 3:30 pm.
The MONSTERFUL WONDERBAND features:
ADAM ROSSMILLER, trumpet
PETE WHITMAN, sax
SCOTT AGSTER, trombone
CHRIS OLSON, guitar
PHIL AARON, piano
GARY RAYNOR, bass
PETER KOGAN, drums
Friday, January 27th, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
(612) 729 - 1799 [map]
My septet wil be playing original tunes from my CDs and some new compositions as well as a few jazz classics arranged for the group.
This band features:
ADAM ROSSMILLER, TRUMPET
PETE WHITMAN, SAX
SCOTT AGSTER, TROMBONE
CHRIS OLSON, GUITAR
PHIL AARON, PIANO
GARY RAYNOR, BASS
PETER KOGAN, DRUMS
Thursday, December 1st, 2016
st paul, mn 55102
651 291 2715 [map]
featuring: SOLOMON PARHAM, trumpet
PETE WHITMAN, sax
PHIL AARON, piano
ANTHONY COX, bass
PETER KOGAN, drums
We'll be playing some of my originals and some great jazz standards!
Saturday, October 1st, 2016
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612 332 1010 [map]
My Septet will be playing tunes from my CD's CORNUCOPIA and SOME MONSTERFUL WONDERTHING, some new tunes and great jazz classics and a special surprise guest! The band features:
Geoff Senn, trumpet
Pete Whitman, sax
Scott Agster, trombone
Chris Olson, guitar
Phil Aaron, piano
Peter Kogan, drums
Friday, September 30th, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
612 729 1799 [map]
The PETER KOGAN QUINTET will be making it's debut at
JAZZ CENTRAL in Minneapolis on Friday, September 30th at 8 pm to 10 pm! $10 cover.
We'll be playing tunes from my CD's CORNUCOPIA and SOME MONSTERFUL WONDERTHING, some great jazz classics and some new tunes!
JAZZ CENTRAL is located at 407 Central Avenue SE, Minneapolis 55414.
website: JazzCentralStudios.org
(612) 729 -1799
Friday, September 2nd, 2016
St Paul, MN 55102
651 291-2715 [map]
The PETER KOGAN QUINTET, featuring:
SOLOMON PARHAM, TRUMPET
PETE WHITMAN, SAX
PHIL AARON, PIANO
ANTHONY COX, BASS
PETER KOGAN, DRUMS
$10 cover. Great New Orleans cuisine!
VIEUX-CARRE is located off the pedestrian plaza - W.7th Place -
in the basement of the Hamm Building at 408 St Peter St. St Paul 55102 at the site of the old Artists Quarter -
( just around the corner from Great Waters Brewing Co).
For a map etc. please go to:
vieuxcarre.com
We'll be playing tunes from both my Albums -
"CORNUCOPIA " and "SOME MONSTERFUL WONDERTHING", great jazz classics and some new tunes!
Friday, July 8th, 2016
St Paul, MN 55102
651 291-2715 [map]
My Quintet features Pete Whitman on saxes, Solomon Perham - trumpet, Phil Aaron - piano, Anthony Cox -bass and Peter Kogan on drums. We'll be playing some of my tunes newly arranged for the Quintet and some great jazz classics and standards. View Carre on the site of the old Artists Quarter serves great food and drink!
Sunday, June 5th, 2016
Excelsior, MN [map]
Hello friends,
Three of my jazz groups will be performing at The 10,000 Lakes Concours d'Elegance on Sunday, June 5th
- an event featuring beautiful classic cars - at Excelsior Commons on Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior, MN to Benefit the ICA Foodshelf. This is a beautiful locale and a fun family event
(kids 12 and under are free - all day adult admission at the gate is $35.)
Map and info at - 10000lakesconcours.com
Here's the schedule at the bandshell, Excelsior Commons:
10 am to 11:15am - Peter Kogan's MONSTERFUL WONDERLAND (playing music from my 2 CDs) with
Adam Meckler, trumpet
Pete Whitman, saxes
Scott Agster, trombone
Sean Turner, piano
Chris Olson, guitar
Jeff Bailey, bass
Peter Kogan, drums
11:30 am to 12:45 pm - The Mary Louise Knutson Trio featuring Chris Bates, bass and Greg Schutte, drums
1 pm to 2 pm - The PETER KOGAN QUARTET with
Pete Whitman, sax
Steve Hobert, piano,
Jeff Bailey, bass
Peter Kogan, drums
2:15 pm to 3 pm - The PETER KOGAN TRIO with
Steve Hobert, piano
Jeff Bailey, bass
Peter Kogan, drums
Hope to see you there!
Best to all!
Peter
Friday, May 6th, 2016
Saint Paul, MN 55102
651 291 - 2715 [map]
My Septet will be playing most of the tunes from my CD's along with some jazz classics.
Saturday, March 19th, 2016
Saint Paul, MN 55102
651 291 - 2715 [map]
PLAYING MUSIC FROM MY CD'S, JAZZ STANDARDS AND A SURPRISE OR TWO!
Friday, January 29th, 2016
Saint Paul, MN 55102 [map]
Tuesday, January 12th, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55432
(763) 571 - 9020 [map]
Saturday, December 12th, 2015
St Paul, MN 55102
651 291 - 2715 [map]
My Quartet features these great musicians!
Brian Grivna - sax, flute and clarinet
Phil Aaron - piano
Anthony Cox - bass
We'll play some tunes from my CD's "CORNUCOPIA" and "SOME MONSTERFUL WONDERTHING" and some jazz standards and a few surprises. Hope you can be there!
VIEUX CARRE is located where the ARTISTS QUARTER used to be, in the basement of the Hamm Building. For directions please go to -
vieuxcarre.com
Friday, July 31st, 2015
Minneapolis, MN 55403 [map]
Monday, December 16th, 2013
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 332 1010 [map]
We'll play the music from my album "Cornucopia" and some new tunes soon to be recorded!
Thursday, November 7th, 2013
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 315 - 4633 [map]
Travis Anderson's virtuosic keyboard style is reminiscent of Oscar Peterson with a touch of Erroll Garner to boot! - accompanied by ace bassist Matt Peterson, we'll play a few of my tunes and many favorite standards.
Thursday, July 4th, 2013
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 315 - 4633 [map]
This quartet with yours truly on drums,and sax extraordinaire Pete Whitman includes 2 fabulous young jazzmen: Steven Hobert, keyboard and Brian Courage, bass. Directions found at harrietbrewing.com
Monday, May 6th, 2013
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-276-6523 [map]
Minnesota Orchestra percussionist Peter Kogan celebrates the release of his new jazz project, Cornucopia! The recording features all original compositions by Peter, and features MN Orchestra musicians Charles Lazarus (trumpet) and Dave Williamson (bass). The record also features top notch local musicians Mary Louise Knutson and Tommy Barbarella (piano), Tom Ashworth (trombone), Brian Grivna and Kenni Holmen (saxophones), and Cory Wong (guitar).