“abundant joy… the prominence of her enthusiasm is hard to ignore.” – All About Jazz
$125 ticket includes: 4-course dinner (menu below), music, tax, gratuity
(beverages not included)
Doors open at 5pm, dinner begins at 6pm and music starts at 7pm.
Vocalist Sophia Shorai and pianist Tommy Barbarella have been performing together for over 10 years. Their duo album, As Long As You’re Living, was favorably reviewed by several national critics. For this special show, they reprise songs from that album along with other favorite pop and jazz standards.
A singer with equal parts heart, charm, and individuality, Sophia Shorai has been a mainstay on the Minneapolis jazz scene since 2004. With five self-released albums under her belt, she mixes old classics, modern revivals, and her own pop gems with ease and soul. Shorai has collaborated with many of the Midwest’s finest and most celebrated musicians and has garnered international vocal recognition through commercials, television shows, and films.
“Sophia has everything a singer could want: soul, versatility and comfort in a number of musical settings and styles, a marvelous set of ears, unique style, and a visceral love of music and performance. Whether she’s belting or crooning, she breaks hearts.” Adam Levy, guitarist, singer/songwriter for The Honeydogs.
Tommy Barbarella is one of the most active keyboard players in Minneapolis and beyond. His work with Prince’s New Power Generation (1991-96) put him on the map, and his playing with regional funk/soul favorites Greazy Meal cemented his reputation as a go-to funk and pop keyboardist. Recently he has performed with Miley Cyrus, Nick Jonas, and a reunited NPG.
Sophia Shorai, vocals
Tommy Barbarella, keyboards
Anthony Cox, bass
Greg Schutte, drums
Jake Baldwin, trumpet
Peter Vircks, saxophone
Matt Darling, trombone
OMNI MENU
FIRST
smoked crudo
john dory . rice paper crackers . yuzu mignonette . red onion powder
SECOND
thumbelina carrot salad
coriander orange yogurt . citrus suprême . pickled fennel . brioche croutons
THIRD
smoked lobster cassoulet
ingots blancs . microgreens
FOURTH
red velvet cake & chocolate mousse
VEGETARIAN MENU
FIRST
mushroom ravioli
mushroom broth . pistachio & poblano pesto
SECOND
thumbelina carrot salad
coriander orange yogurt . citrus suprême . pickled fennel . brioche croutons
THIRD
smoked tofu cassoulet
ingots blancs . microgreens
FOURTH
red velvet cake & chocolate mousse
Executive Chef: Asher Larson