Great GIFT IDEA for MUSIC STUDENTS (high schoolers to retirees)! Gift certificates are available in any amount to apply towards JAZZ lessons w/ me in S. Mpls or Zoom! For pianists and instrumentalists (improv, theory, etc), vocalists (how to lead band). DM or mlk@marylouiseknutson.com for more info!

TWO NIGHTS ONLY! Tues, Dec 9 & Sat, Dec 13, vocalist Leslie Vincent is my special guest over at Angelina's Kitchen! Please come on by for a tasty Italian meal & some cool holiday jazz! 5:30-7:30 pm Tues, 6-8 pm Sat. Request a table in the same room as the music. (651) 998-0474 angelinaskitchen.com

Sat & Sun, Dec 6 & 7, I'm playing holiday music at the @amswedinstitute.bsky.social American Swedish Institute for their Julmarknad (holiday market). My sets are Sat 2-3pm on 3rd Fl, Turnblad Mansion, & Sun 12:30-1:30pm, FIKA restaurant. It's "timed entry", so register here asimn.org/experience/f...

Next Thurs, 11/20, 7PM @dakotampls - Connie Evingson @ConnieEvingson sings LET IT BE JAZZ - fresh, unusual treatments of songs by Lennon & McCartney. Feat. ME (pno), Sue Orfield (sax) @sueorfield.bsky.social, Dan Carpel (bass), & Dave Schmalenberger (drums). Tix bit.ly/4h1nMYw

Please join me tonight, Fri, Nov 7, 7:30 pm, at Arts on Bryant (Mpls). They are presenting me in a rare solo concert. Arts on Bryant, is a new neighborhood home presenting curated arts experiences (think house concerts). Free! RSVP appreciated artsonbryant.com/firstfriday

Next Friday, Nov 7, 7:30 pm, Arts on Bryant (Mpls) is presenting me in a rare solo concert. Arts on Bryant, is a new neighborhood home presenting curated arts experiences (think house concerts). They are an experiment in "gift economy," so it's free! RSVP appreciated artsonbryant.com/firstfriday

Tonight! Sunday, Oct 5, 6:30 pm. The Mary Louise Knutson Trio is at Crooners! We're doing some of my new compositions and tunes by Stevie Wonder, Jerome Kern, Oscar Peterson, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Eddie Harris, Bud Powell, and more. Please join us! www.croonersmn.com/event/croone...

I know you'd enjoy my trio show this Sunday, Oct 5, 6:30 pm at Crooners! We're doing some of my new compositions and tunes by Stevie Wonder, Jerome Kern, Oscar Peterson, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and more. Only about 20 tickets left. Please join us!
www.croonersmn.com/event/croone...

Looking forward to my trio show at Crooners SUNDAY, OCT 5, 6:30 PM. I have some new music to share! Joining me will be new and brilliant collaborators, Dan Carpel and David Schmalenberger. Please join us for a night of swingin' and soul inspiring jazz! www.croonersmn.com/event/croone...

Hey Everybody, if you live in the Twin Cities or anywhere in MN, here's a fun Saturday excursion for you! The Northfield Jazz Festival presents the Mary Louise Knutson Trio this Saturday, July 12, 2:00 pm at the Northfield Public Library. Come on by, we're excited to play for you! It's FREE!

Women musicians, all ages, all levels, join us this Sat, 1-5 pm. I'm leading a FREE Blues Workshop at Walker West Music Academy. Bring your instrument or voice.
1pm Blues Presentation
2pm Learn Blues forms and scales
3pm Snack/social break
3:30-5pm Jam Session

RSVP: walkerwest.org/programs/wom...

Hey Everyone, I'm still playing solo piano at Angelina's Kitchen in Woodbury every Tuesday (5:30-8:30 pm) and Saturday (6:00-9:00 pm). Come for delicious Italian fare and uplifting music. And, this Saturday, April 19th, come to help me celebrate my birthday! bnds.us/l4jnwv

Tomorrow (Tues, 3/25) is a special night at Angelina's Kitchen! The Mary Louise Knutson Trio, featuring drummer Greg Schutte and bassist Dan Carpel is bringing you some groovy and soothing music while you dine! Join us from 5:30-8:30 pm. Be sure to request a table in the same room as the music!

This Friday, March 21, 6:30 pm, at the Woman's Club of Minneapolis, vocalist Connie Evingson welcomes guitarist Joan Griffith and pianist (ME) for an evening of songs handpicked to shake off winter and welcome Spring! Click for tix: www.womansclub.org/events-1/jaz...

Click below to see my upcoming performances! Hope to see you soon! mailchi.mp/e7351134263c...