Mary Louise Knutson

Pianist Mary Louise Knutson, bassist Dan Carpel, and drummer Greg Schutte. Jazz pianist-composer Mary Louise Knutson has been called “one of the most exciting artists to happen to jazz piano in quite some time.” Her warm, inviting tone; broad range of emotional expression; and distinctive compositions have earned her much recognition on the national music scene. Knutson performs, records, and tours with her group, the Mary Louise Knutson Trio, and freelances with area vocalists, notably Connie Evingson and Patty Peterson (and formerly with the late Debbie Duncan). She also performs with a variety of instrumental groups, including the JazzMN Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra. From 2010 to 2018, Knutson toured with trumpeter Doc Severinsen, who is the former bandleader for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Check out her albums on Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, or Amazon Music. “This is timeless, classic piano music, right up there with Bill Evans and Bill Charlap.” – Pamela Espeland, Star Tribune Berlin combines state of the art sound and hospitality with the charm and intimacy of a European-inspired jazz club.